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Nakamichi 600 Cassette Player Very clean example of the Nakamichi Console Cassette Deck. Comes with original Dust Cover&User Manual. All controls functioning as they should. Has been professionally serviced late 2022. Service Items. Unit dismantled completely. Remove/Dismantle Motor, Clean and Lubricate Bearings. Dismantle/Clean & Lubricate Pause Mechanism. General Service to Mechanism. Replace Main Drive Belt. Clean Heads/Pinch Roller and Capstan, Realign Heads and Demagnatise. Adjust Speed&Output Levels, Clean Record/Play Switch. Calibrate for TDX D, EX and SA Tapes. Any questions please
This is an older first-generation Nakamichi, so the timing matters mainly as a collector/service piece rather than as a modern-feature deck. At A$550, it lands just under the A$571 median and above the A$555 25th percentile, so this reads as fair to slightly keen, not a bargain—but still well within normal used-market territory for a desirable 600.
What makes it worthwhile is the model itself: the 600 is one of the best-known early Nakamichi decks, respected for its engineering and distinctive “ski-slope” styling, and it’s a meaningful step up from generic cassette hardware. The upside is strongest if this one is clean, complete, and already serviced; with a deck this age, buyer confidence comes from transport health, belt/idler condition, and whether it actually records and plays correctly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Nakamichi was founded in 1948 by Etsuro Nakamichi as a research institute in Tokyo, Japan, initially providing R&D services for major corporations and government entities before transitioning to consumer audio manufacturing under its own name beginning in 1972. The brand emerged from deep technical expertise in electromagnetism, magnetic recording, and acoustics, establishing itself as a pioneering force in Japanese audio engineering. Today, Nakamichi operates as a subsidiary of Chinese holding company Nimble Holdings, maintaining its heritage while expanding into contemporary audio categories.
The brand built its legendary reputation on cassette deck innovation, introducing the world's first three-head recording deck and the iconic Dragon series (1982), which featured bi-directional replay and automatic azimuth correction—innovations that remain highly sought after by collectors, with pristine examples commanding thousands of dollars on the secondary market. Beyond vintage cassette decks, Nakamichi's modern product portfolio encompasses home cinema audio systems, sound bars, speakers, headphones, mini hi-fi systems, automotive stereo products, and automotive lighting solutions, reflecting a diversification strategy that extends its audio expertise across multiple consumer segments.
Nakamichi occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary consumer audio. The brand commands respect among audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts for its uncompromising engineering standards and Japanese precision, while simultaneously serving the automotive and mainstream home audio markets. Its legacy as an innovator in analog audio technology, combined with its evolution into modern product categories, positions Nakamichi as a heritage brand with credibility across both specialist and general consumer segments.
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