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Vintage Sony Walkman
Verkauf als defekt, Klappe vorne lohse
The €90 asking price for this parts-condition Sony WM-20 is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €74 established by 56 recent EUR comparable listings. With the median at €131 and the 75th percentile at €261, this offer is significantly cheaper than the typical used market, making it an excellent deal for a buyer willing to repair it.
Timely for collectors of early 1980s generation, the WM-20 is a well-regarded pioneer known for its ultra-thin metal body, lightweight design, and metal tape capability via its tape EQ switch. Despite being a parts unit, its rarity—especially in vibrant colors like pink—and original technology make this a worthwhile buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a project with meaningful vintage upside.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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