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•Same model used by Michael Brauer for mixing/checking mixes•Rare, ordered from Japan•Powers on & comes w/power cord •3.5mm line-in (as well as line-out & mic-in functions), radio/antenna, built-in ‘remote’ controls & speakers work•CD & tape players didn’t work when tested (but may be able to be fixed) <all related controls/buttons seem to work>•possible slight buzzing in right speaker when using line-in @ higher volumes (may be my mixes fault/fixable because speakers sound great w/radio)•Reverb message w/any questions
At US$700, this sits well above the typical used market for comparable gear, with a median at US$116 and even the 75th percentile at only US$228, so the asking price is clearly ambitious. That kind of premium only makes sense if this is exceptionally clean, fully original, and complete with the right accessories or packaging.
As a 90s Sony boombox, the appeal is real: these are nostalgic, well-built, and fun pieces with genuine collector interest when they’re tidy and working properly. The buy only really works if the condition is excellent and the unit is all there, because age-related wear, speaker foam issues, cassette mechanism problems, and missing parts can erode value fast at this level.
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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