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Sony DTC - 59 ES DAT Recorder mit 83 Bändern und Fernbedienung für 590 Euro zu verkaufen .
Das Gerät ist optisch wie technisch im absoluten Bestzustand.
Rauch und Tierfreier Haushalt .
Versand ist möglich gegen Aufpreis. Es wird gut und sicher verpackt. Natürlich kann es auch persönlich abgeholt werden.
Da es sich um einen Privatverkauf handelt keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
At €590, this is well above the usual used market for this model family and looks ambitious rather than fair. Against a recent EUR benchmark with a median of €121 and a 75th percentile of €203, this asking price sits far outside the normal range.
The upside here is the Sony ES pedigree: these DAT decks are solidly built, sonically respected, and attractive to collectors who still need a high-quality digital tape machine. Excellent condition is a plus, but at this price the buyer should want proof of full function, clean heads, stable transport, and a well-documented service history. Without that, it’s a passion purchase, not a value buy.
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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