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For Sale is a Panasonic DMR-ES46V VHS/DVD Combo Player Recorder with Original Remote; Tested and it works great and is in Excellent Condition.You can see a brief demo here: -DVD Formats: DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW-Recording Speeds: XP (1 hour), SP (2 hours), LP (4 hours), and EP (6 or 8 hours)-VCR: Hi-Fi Stereo VHS tape deck with progressive scan supportInputs and Outputs-Video Output: HDMI, Component, S-Video, and Composite RCA-Audio Output: Optical Digital Audio (TOSLINK) and Stereo L/R RCA-Inputs: Front and rear Composite/S-Video inputs, RF Antenna In/Out-Tuner: Built-in analog TV tuner (requires an external converter box for digital broadcast signals)-Dimensions: 17" x 13" x 3.5"-Weight: 12 pounds
Against your database anchor, US$139 sits above the US$88 median and even above the US$150 75th percentile? No — it is actually just below that upper quartile, so this reads as a fair-to-strong asking price, not a bargain. It is higher than the typical middle of the market, but not so far out that I’d call it ambitious.
What makes it worthwhile is the format: a VHS/DVD combo recorder with remote still appeals to collectors and anyone needing a practical legacy deck for tape playback, digitizing, or mixed-format archives. If the testing is legit and the remote is included, that adds real value; I’d mainly want confidence that both transports load smoothly, the heads are clean, and the DVD side reads discs reliably.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Panasonic traces its roots to 1918, when Japanese innovator Konosuke Matsushita established Matsushita Electric Factory in Osaka, initially producing electrical sockets and plugs. The company expanded into radios by 1931 and audio equipment soon after, introducing the National brand domestically while debuting Panasonic in 1955 for export speakers—a name blending the Greek "pan" (universal) with "sonic" (sound) to symbolize global audio reach. In 1965, it launched the Technics sub-brand to compete internationally with premium hi-fi gear, cementing its heritage in reliable, innovative consumer electronics during Japan's postwar boom.
Panasonic's audio portfolio historically spanned amplifiers, receivers, turntables, speakers, and CD players, with iconic releases like the 1964 stereo console Asuka and the 1984 Technics SL-P50P CD player. Technics specialized in high-fidelity components such as direct-drive turntables (e.g., SL-1200 series) and precise amplifiers, while Panasonic offered broader home audio systems known for clean, lucid sound in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, the focus persists through Technics' revived high-resolution lineup, including premium amplifiers, speakers, headphones, and digital sources.
Positioned as a mid-tier mainstay with high-end aspirations via Technics, Panasonic earns respect for durable, value-driven performance rather than boutique exclusivity. Its vintage gear attracts collectors for robust build and musicality, while modern Technics targets discerning buyers seeking refined hi-fi without ultra-premium pricing. This blend of mass-market accessibility and audiophile credibility keeps it relevant in a competitive landscape.
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