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Een van de meest gezochte en zeldzaamste sony draaitafels van eind jaren ‘70 deze ps-b80. Met een nieuwprijs van ongeveer fl 4500,- was dat een extreem dure draaitafel die maar weinig liefhebbers zich
Against the local used-market anchor of €100 median and €197 at the 75th percentile, €2,295 is not just ambitious — it is far beyond the normal range for comparable listings. Even allowing for a premium collectible or a serious restoration, this sits in a different league from what most buyers should expect to pay for a used Sony deck.
What makes it interesting is the combo of rarity, a full revision, and “topstaat” condition, which can matter a lot for a niche turntable/hi-fi collector piece. That said, at this level the buyer should demand proof of the work, a clear parts/service list, and confirmation that everything original and functional is truly present; otherwise the premium is hard to justify.
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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