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TASCAM CD-160MKII Professional Rackmount CD/MP3 Player + Original Remote, Extra cables, Tested. It’s got a faulty CD changer tray, doesn’t open or close, it’s stuck in place. Please see pictures. The unit is otherwise fully functional and the fault appears to be the drive mechanism/belt slipping.Supplied with the original remote control, power cable and RCA cables/accessories.This is a genuine professional audio unit, ideal for theatres, studios, schools, AV installations, PA systems, rehearsal spaces. Condition & TestingThe unit powers on and has been fully tested.✅ Powers on normally✅ Display and controls working✅ Audio/output functions working✅ Remote control included✅ Original power cable included✅ RCA/audio cables included✅ Good overall cosmetic condition for its age⚠️ Fault – Sold as Spares/RepairThe CD mechanism/tray is currently stuck and does not open, so CDs cannot currently be loaded/removed normally.The issue appears to be mechanical, with the drive/belt mechanism slipping rather than providing enough grip to operate the mechanism. The motor/bobbin spins, but the belt does not transfer sufficient movement between the mechanisms. The rest of the unit has been tested and is functioning properly, making this potentially a good repair project or donor unit for someone familiar with professional audio equipment.Please purchase on the basis that the CD mechanism requires repair. No guarantee is given that a belt replacement alone will resolve the fault.Included• TASCAM CD-160MKII• Original remote control• Power cable• RCA/audio cablesA great opportunity for someone looking for a professional TASCAM unit to repair, restore or use for parts.
US$69 is a fair-to-good asking price, and in the context of typical used examples it lands on the sensible side rather than feeling pushed. Comparable used units have shown up around the US$70 to US$120 neighborhood, with better-presented examples higher, so this is not a steal but it is comfortably in buyable territory.
What makes it appealing is the pro-audio build: this line is generally regarded as rugged, straightforward, and easy to live with, with solid transport behavior and a no-nonsense rack-friendly layout. The included power cable is useful, and at this price the main thing to confirm is basic CD read/play reliability, tray smoothness, and that the display/buttons are healthy. If it checks out, it’s a decent pick for a system that needs a dependable spinner rather than a fashion piece.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Tascam is a Japanese professional-audio brand whose roots trace back to TEAC, founded in 1953 by the Tani brothers. The TASCAM name emerged in the late 1960s as TEAC Audio Systems Corporation, and it was formally established in 1971 as TEAC’s U.S. distribution and development arm for recorder products aimed at musicians and studios.
The brand is best known for recorders, mixers, field recorders, multitrack production units, audio interfaces, and related studio gear. Its catalogue has historically centered on practical recording tools rather than lifestyle hi-fi, with strong associations to cassette Portastudios, reel-to-reel machines, and compact pro-audio components.
In the market, Tascam sits in the pro-audio and project-studio space rather than the high-end audiophile tier. Its reputation is built on utility, durability, and value, and some vintage models have become collector favorites, but the brand is not typically positioned as a boutique or luxury hi-fi name.
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