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Ich biete hier eine klassische Sanyo M 4500 KE inkl. Bedienungsanleitung.

Sie ist aus dem Jahr 1982 und verleiht einen echten Retrolook. Sie bietet kaum Gebrauchsspuren auf, rauscht jedoch beim Einschalten.

Ein Netzkabel ist leider nicht mehr enthalten, es funktionieren aber normale Radio-Kabel.

Bei weiteren Fragen gerne schreiben.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

If this is the 1979-era M4500KE, the timing is good: it’s an early-80s portable stereo radio-cassette from a period when Sanyo was making very capable, nicely styled sets, and the KE variant is one of the more interesting versions in the lineup. At €75, it looks fair to good rather than a steal; that’s in the zone I’d expect for a clean, working example, especially if it’s not been heavily restored or missing parts.

What makes it worthwhile is the combination of vintage charm, broad band coverage, and the fact that these were substantial, enthusiast-friendly portables rather than throwaway plastic sets. A tidy, honest-condition example can be a satisfying buy for listening and display alike. I’d mainly want confirmation that the cassette deck runs properly, the radio sections are sensitive, and the battery compartment is clean; if those basics check out, €75 is a reasonable entry point.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Sanyo

Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. traces its origins to 1947 in Osaka, Japan, when Toshio Iue, brother-in-law of Panasonic founder Kōnosuke Matsushita, launched the company using a disused Matsushita factory to produce bicycle generator lamps. Formally incorporated in 1950, the name "Sanyo"—meaning "three oceans"—reflected Iue's vision of global reach across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. From these humble beginnings, Sanyo rapidly expanded into consumer electronics, pioneering Japan's first plastic radio in 1952 and pulsator washing machine in 1954.

In audio and hi-fi, Sanyo earned recognition for mass-market components like stereo systems, introduced in 1958, and the groundbreaking all-transistor DC-600 system in 1963. The brand produced reliable radios, tape recorders, cassette decks—often rebadged for other labels—and hi-fi systems, alongside televisions and amplifiers. Later ventures included acquiring the U.S. Fisher brand in 1975, elevating its profile in receivers and speakers aimed at everyday enthusiasts.

Today, Sanyo holds vintage-collector status rather than an active hi-fi contender, its reputation rooted in affordable, innovative Japanese engineering from the 1960s-1980s golden era. Once a "3S" giant alongside Sony and Sharp, it catered to mid-tier buyers seeking solid performance without audiophile premiums, though its absorption into Panasonic in 2009 shifted focus away from dedicated audio gear. Collectors prize well-preserved Sanyo pieces for their durability and nostalgic appeal in retro setups.

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