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Verkaufe ein extrem seltenes und frühes tragbares Sanyo MC-7 Mini-Tonbandgerät (Modell: MC-7, Made in Japan) inklusive originaler Ledertasche mit Reißverschluss.
Ausstattung & Details: Seltenes Reel-to-Reel / Mikro-Spulen-Format. An der Seite befinden sich Anschlüsse für R.SW, Ear, Mic sowie ein Play/Record-Schalter. Regler für Volume und Speed direkt am Gerät.
Zustand: Schöner Vintage-Zustand mit altersbedingten Gebrauchsspuren an Gerät und Ledertasche (siehe Fotos). Funktion wurde nicht getestet – ein echtes Highlight für Sammler von historischen Audio-Geräten, Kuriositäten oder Lo-Fi-Studios.
At €100, this sits right on the median of recent comparable listings, so it reads as a fair ask rather than a bargain or stretch. Against the €69 to €197 spread, it lands squarely in the middle of the market for this kind of vintage reel-to-reel gear.
That makes it interesting if the machine is complete, powers up cleanly, and has been serviced recently; Sanyo deck pieces can be rewarding for collectors who value compact vintage styling and hands-on tape playback. The real upside is in a tidy, original example with transport controls, heads, and reel hardware all present; if it has been stored well and the seller can show it running, this is the sort of fair-price buy that can be very satisfying.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. traces its origins to 1947 in Osaka, Japan, when Toshio Iue, brother-in-law of Panasonic founder Kōnosuke Matsushita, launched the company using a disused Matsushita factory to produce bicycle generator lamps. Formally incorporated in 1950, the name "Sanyo"—meaning "three oceans"—reflected Iue's vision of global reach across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. From these humble beginnings, Sanyo rapidly expanded into consumer electronics, pioneering Japan's first plastic radio in 1952 and pulsator washing machine in 1954.
In audio and hi-fi, Sanyo earned recognition for mass-market components like stereo systems, introduced in 1958, and the groundbreaking all-transistor DC-600 system in 1963. The brand produced reliable radios, tape recorders, cassette decks—often rebadged for other labels—and hi-fi systems, alongside televisions and amplifiers. Later ventures included acquiring the U.S. Fisher brand in 1975, elevating its profile in receivers and speakers aimed at everyday enthusiasts.
Today, Sanyo holds vintage-collector status rather than an active hi-fi contender, its reputation rooted in affordable, innovative Japanese engineering from the 1960s-1980s golden era. Once a "3S" giant alongside Sony and Sharp, it catered to mid-tier buyers seeking solid performance without audiophile premiums, though its absorption into Panasonic in 2009 shifted focus away from dedicated audio gear. Collectors prize well-preserved Sanyo pieces for their durability and nostalgic appeal in retro setups.
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