Kenwood kd-5077 (1978)
High-quality automatic direct drive turntable released in 1978 with precision motor and S-shaped tonearm.
Overview
The Kenwood KD-5077 is a 2-speed fully automatic turntable released in 1978. It shares nearly identical performance and design with the KD-5070 but features a wooden plinth with simulated wood grain finish instead of the KD-5070’s compression-molded anti-resonance base. The turntable delivers excellent performance, with reliable operation and good styling. It was priced between $260 and $285 when new.
Specifications
| Speeds | 33 and 45 rpm |
| Drive type | Direct drive |
| Rumble | -73 dB |
| Wow and flutter | 0.025% |
| Motor type | 20-pole, 30-slot brushless DC motor |
| Motor starting torque | 900 grams |
| Tonearm type | S-shaped tonearm |
| Tonearm drive | Dedicated 12-pole synchronous motor for tonearm mechanism |
| Cueing device | Viscous-damped cueing device using specialized silicone oil |
| Pitch control | Independent pitch controls for each speed |
| Strobe | Strobe mirror with illuminated platter markings |
| Dust cover | Sturdy acrylic dust cover with strengthening ribs |
| Phono cables | Low capacitance phono cables |
| Tracking force (with Kenwood DM-11 cartridge) | 2.0±0.3g |
Design
The KD-5077 has a wooden plinth with a simulated wood grain finish and an internal weight block. The base combines three materials: resin-concrete, acoustic particle board, and rubber. The center motor shaft is hardened steel encased in brass, running on a tempered copper ball bearing. The S-shaped tonearm has a wide base, a rigid aluminum alloy headshell, and a counterweight isolated by rubber. Anti-skating is adjustable, and tracking force uses a direct-readout method. A safety device stops automatic operation if the tonearm is touched during movement. The cueing lever has height adjustment. Two small rubber covers near the tonearm give access to adjustment points, and one of them sets tonearm excursion before auto return. A function knob selects between manual and numbered automatic modes (15, 25, 30 seconds).
Market
Replacement styli for the KD-5077 are available, priced from $24.40 to $47.82. Some units have trouble with the auto return function. The tonearm scrapes lightly across the record surface during return because of incorrect positioning. The cueing mechanism may also fail to lift the tonearm properly. To adjust it, set the cueing lever down, loosen set screw A, and align the stylus 6-8 mm above the record surface before tightening.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ KENWOOD KD-5077 Apr 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $62 Latest $21 │ │ Median $27 Trend ▼ Down │ │ Low $21 Volume ~2/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $100 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $57 ┤ . │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │. .│ │ $0 ┤ │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │█ █ █│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-01 2026-03 2026-04│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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