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SHARP GH-525H β€” Rare Vintage Boombox 230V Japan Classic Radio Cassette Recorder

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The Sound of Time


Imagine: it's the early 1980s. You insert a cassette, press "Play", and your room fills with rich, analog warmth. At the center of it all β€” the

SHARP GH-525H

, a reliable and powerful boombox with the charisma of a bygone era. Today, it's back β€” fully restored and ready for new stories.

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If You're Reading This β€” You Understand


You're not looking for a Bluetooth speaker. You're looking for a character. This unit has been lovingly restored and professionally serviced. It's not just a machine β€” it's a time capsule.

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What You Get (Besides Sound):


🎼 Rich analog sound from tape and radio

πŸ”§ Full professional maintenance completed

🧽 Complete disassembly and deep cleaning

πŸŽ› Replaced belts, pressure rollers, amp selector switch

πŸ“» Radio scale upgraded with LED backlighting

πŸ“‘ Restored antenna and speaker grille

πŸŽ₯ Cosmetic condition as shown in photos and video

🎁 Ideal for collectors and fans of 80s design

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Interesting Fact About the Model:


The GH-525H represents a time when SHARP was pushing boundaries in both design and sound performance. Finding a fully working, fully restored unit today is a true rarity.

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Dimensions & Weight:


πŸ“ Dimensions (W Γ— H Γ— D): to be specified

βš–οΈ Weight: to be specified

(Will be provided in both metric and imperial units upon request)

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Technical Information:


Model: SHARP GH-525H

Made in: Japan

Year: circa 1982

Power Supply: 230V / 50Hz

Plug Type: EU (2-pin). Adapter required for UK/US.

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πŸ”’ 30-day Global OPT warranty from the date of delivery.

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Product Description


Please see the pictures of the products for more details about the condition of the products.

Fully tested. In working condition. Please inspect all images for condition reference.

Due to its age, this item is sold as is, with no warranties or guarantees implied, and no returns unless otherwise stated.

If you have any question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me.

⚑ Please check and take into account the specifics of your local electrical network. If necessary, purchase a voltage adapter (not supplied).

❗ Cassettes, Reels, Vinyl records shown in the photos are for demonstration purposes only and are not included in the sale.

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Shipping


The item will usually be shipped within 2-3 business days after your full payment has been received.

I will send you the tracking number once your order has been dispatched.

The items are shipped from Ukraine.

Standard shipping: approximately 10 working days.

πŸ“Œ Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

I will try my best to reduce the risk of customs duties.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

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If you have any kind of question or concern with your order, please contact me β€” I will do my best to make sure you are satisfied.

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About Sharp

Sharp is a Japanese electronics company founded in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa, who began with a small metalworking workshop in Tokyo. The company’s name comes from its early β€œEver-Ready Sharp” mechanical pencil, and its broader corporate identity grew out of a long history of practical consumer innovation rather than specialist audio alone.

In audio, Sharp has been associated mainly with mainstream consumer hi-fi and AV rather than ultra-audiophile hardware. Over the decades it has produced items such as radios, televisions, receivers, and other home-electronics components; in the modern era its audio presence is tied more to compact systems and mass-market electronics than to a deep catalog of standalone amplifiers, DACs, turntables, or headphones.

In market terms, Sharp is best understood as a heritage Japanese consumer brand with periodic involvement in audio, not a dedicated high-end hi-fi marque. For knowledgeable buyers, that means the brand carries historical legitimacy and recognition, but its reputation is closer to reliable mid-market electronics than boutique or reference-grade specialist audio.

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