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Angeboten wird „Sony TCD-D10 PRO II professional portable DAT recorder“ von Sony als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „DAT Recorder“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1243119559 endet am 21.09.2026 um 10:26 Uhr.
Timing matters here because this is a mature, late-generation DAT machine from the era when Sony’s portable field recorders were already being replaced by newer workflows. That said, at €695 it is well above your recent comparable market: the €105 median, €67 25th percentile, and €226 75th percentile all sit far below this ask, so this is ambitious rather than a fair-market buy.
What makes it interesting is the model itself: Sony’s pro portable DATs are respected for serious build quality, good transport performance, and true field-recording utility, and clean examples can still appeal to collectors or users with legacy DAT libraries. The upside is strongest if it is genuinely serviced, battery-ready, and includes original power/accessories; otherwise, the premium is hard to justify because age-related transport, head, and loading issues are the main risk with DAT gear.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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