Kenwood KD-500 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Kenwood KD-500 has a market value at around $111. Based on 67 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 257% over the last 90 days ($335 → $1,195).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $335 | — | — |
| 2026-08-30 | — | — | $100 |
| 2026-09-05 | $375 | — | $100 |
| 2026-09-11 | — | — | $97 |
| 2026-09-17 | $325 | — | $114 |
| 2026-09-23 | $325 | — | $114 |
| 2026-09-29 | $760 | — | $114 |
| 2026-10-05 | $1,195 | — | $114 |
| 2026-10-11 | $1,195 | — | $120 |
| 2026-10-17 | $1,195 | — | $111 |
| 2026-10-25 | $1,198 | — | $108 |
| 2026-10-31 | $1,195 | — | $111 |
| 2026-11-05 | $1,195 | — | $111 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1977–1981 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Kenwood |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1977) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,500 today |
| Market value (sold) | $111 |
Buying notes
Belt-drive Kenwood with an acrylic platter. Check the belt condition; original belts are degraded. The tonearm accepts standard headshells. Good build quality for the era; less collected than Technics so often underpriced.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Kenwood KD-500. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Kenwood KD-500 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Kenwood KD-500 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Kenwood KD-500 drive belt on eBay →
- Kenwood KD-500 dust cover on eBay →
- Phono preamp — only needed if your amp or receiver has no phono input on Amazon →
- Cartridge alignment protractor on Amazon →
- Stylus tracking force gauge on Amazon →
- Anti-static record cleaning brush on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Kenwood KD-650 $123
- Kenwood KD-750 $85
- Kenwood KD-990 $120
Current listings
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