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Good condition & fully functional.
Is US$106 a bargain for a working Tascam CD-200i, or just a fair price for a used rack unit? At US$106, this listing is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used range of US$127–US$150 for good-condition units, with one reputable dealer recently selling a similar used model for US$127.49 and another for US$149.98.
The CD-200i is a reliable, rackmountable 19" player that uniquely combines CD playback with an Apple iPod dock, making it a rare dual-format bridge for legacy setups. It handles CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WAV discs, plus 3-inch CDs, and includes pitch/speed control—features prized in studio and installation gear. Unless the iPod dock is dead or the unit is missing its remote, this is a clean buying opportunity at a price that rewards the buyer for taking on a niche, aging product.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Tascam is a Japanese professional-audio brand whose roots trace back to TEAC, founded in 1953 by the Tani brothers. The TASCAM name emerged in the late 1960s as TEAC Audio Systems Corporation, and it was formally established in 1971 as TEAC’s U.S. distribution and development arm for recorder products aimed at musicians and studios.
The brand is best known for recorders, mixers, field recorders, multitrack production units, audio interfaces, and related studio gear. Its catalogue has historically centered on practical recording tools rather than lifestyle hi-fi, with strong associations to cassette Portastudios, reel-to-reel machines, and compact pro-audio components.
In the market, Tascam sits in the pro-audio and project-studio space rather than the high-end audiophile tier. Its reputation is built on utility, durability, and value, and some vintage models have become collector favorites, but the brand is not typically positioned as a boutique or luxury hi-fi name.
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