The Kenwood DP-97 is a CD player that was manufactured from 1993 to 1995, serving as a component in the Kenwood Midi System M-97 X. It had a new price of approximately 2,598 DM, which included speakers but not an equalizer or turntable. The DP-97 was part of a series that included an integrated amplifier (Kenwood A-97), a tuner (Kenwood T-76 L), and other components like a tape deck and speakers. It is known for its elegant design and functionality within a compact system.