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Sony SLV-D271P DVD/VHS Player VCR Recorder Combo w/ Remote & Cables TESTED ✅Player is in good used condition, having been fully tested by myself personally. Unit is able to properly load, track, and play both DVD and VHS movies, while showing no incongruities in playback quality that I can note. All buttons along the face are appropriately responsive to their designated actions, display screen shines brightly when the unit is on and running, and power chord is void of any tears or frays along the length of the cable.Player is in decent shape cosmetically, showing only some signs of age-related wear around the exterior. There are no notable points of damage inflicted along any edge or face of the units metal bonnet or front display. Includes the original remote control, as well as a set of RCA cables and a blank recording tape. See all pictures closely for details of condition, and specifications of the player.I specialize in shipping electronics such as this, and can guarantee that every precaution will be taken to ensure safe delivery of your purchase. Message me with any questions or concerns you may have.FREE SHIPPING ONLY TO THE LOWER 48 STATES
Sony’s DVD/VHS combo decks sit in a useful sweet spot for anyone who still needs one box that handles both old tapes and discs well. At US$99, this lands a bit above the US$116 median? Actually, it sits below the median but above the US$63 25th percentile in your recent market, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy rather than a bargain-bin steal.
The value here is convenience: you get tape playback/recording and DVD support in one unit, plus the remote and cables, and it’s already tested. That makes it attractive for archiving home tapes, checking old recordings, or running legacy media without extra fuss. Since this combo format is aging, a verified working example with accessories has real utility; I’d mostly just confirm the VHS transport is smooth and the tray loads cleanly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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