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2x defekte Geräte als Ersatzteilspender oder zum Reparieren.
Beide optisch guter Zustand

Gerät 1:
Beleuchtung VU Meter links defekt
Deckel von Cassettenfach fehlt
Breiter Keilriemen abgesprungen, deshalb nicht geprüft
Cassettenfach öffnet nicht

Gerät 2:
Spielt keine Cassetten ab
Playtaste schwergängig
Deckel Cassettenfach fehlt, Fach öffnet aber

Preis pro Gerät

Standort: 66557 Illingen
Versand möglich

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

A working cassette deck at €125 is in the same territory as many service-ready vintage Sony decks, but this one is marked for parts, so the price is only fair if you’re buying it as a donor or a restoration candidate. If it were confirmed running, it would look closer to a bargain; as-is, it’s not an impulse buy, just a priced-to-risk example.

The TC-K6B is a respected late-70s Sony deck with solid build and a good reputation once serviced, and the model still has enough collector interest that clean examples command much more than parts units. The upside here is mostly for someone who needs a cosmetic donor, wants to rescue a scarce Sony, or already has belt/transport work in mind. Without proof of play, record, and stable transport, factor in repair time and parts before calling it a deal.

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

About Sony

Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.

Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.

Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.

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