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Alpine AL-85 High End Kassettendeck
SN. 31012335 D
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vom Händler mit Rechnung
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Zustand:
der Gesamtzustand ist als sehr gut zu Beschreiben
minimale Gebrauchsspuren sind vorhanden
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Funktion:
das Gerät ist nicht funktionsfähig
Spult nicht Links / Rechts
Play Funktion nicht gegeben
nicht weiter getestet
es wurden keine Reparatur-versuche unternommen
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At €1,950, this sits right in the zone for a known collectible deck: there are recent asks around €1,927 and €2,699, with higher dealer pricing beyond that, so this reads as fair to strong value rather than ambitious. It’s not a steal, but it’s comfortably in the market for a desirable example in excellent condition.
The appeal here is the AL-85’s reputation as a serious 3-head cassette deck with strong transport build and genuinely high-end cachet, which keeps demand alive among tape enthusiasts. In excellent condition, the upside is simple: a well-kept unit can be a long-term keeper and easier to justify than a cheaper but tired example. At this price, the key is proof of recent service, stable playback/recording, and complete function, because condition matters more than cosmetics on a deck like this.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Alpine is a Japanese brand whose modern history begins in 1967, when it was founded as a joint venture between Alps Electric and Motorola under the name Alps-Motorola Inc. It became Alpine Electronics in 1978 after Motorola exited the partnership, and the brand has long been associated with Japan’s automotive electronics industry rather than the traditional home hi-fi sector.
Its core business has been car audio and in-car electronics: head units, speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, navigation systems, multimedia receivers, and related integration products. Alpine is also known for factory-installed and vehicle-specific audio systems for automakers, along with premium aftermarket car-audio solutions.
In the market, Alpine sits as a mainstream premium automotive-audio brand rather than a high-end boutique hi-fi name. Its reputation is built on engineering, reliability, and good sound in the car, with a strong legacy among enthusiasts for well-made, performance-focused products. It is less about turntables, DACs, or headphones than about comprehensive in-dash and vehicle audio systems, and it is generally positioned above entry-level mass-market brands without reaching true luxury-audio exclusivity.
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