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Very nice looking vintage roland mixer (stereo mixing amplifier PA-150) with built in spring reverb and graphic equalizer on each channel . Right now have some problems, will be sent to service centre and after it will be served and fully functional can be shipped to customer. Photos of unit after service centre will be updated later.
Is this the right price for a vintage Roland piece, or are you paying too much for the badge and age? At US$550, it lands well above the usual used market for this item: the median is US$154, with the 75th percentile at US$289, so this is clearly ambitious rather than fair.
That doesn’t make it a bad buy if it’s clean, original, and fully working, because well-kept Roland gear from this era can still be a rewarding, characterful score. The upside here is mostly in condition and completeness: original packaging, manuals, intact electronics, and evidence of careful ownership matter a lot at this level. Without those, the premium looks hard to justify.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Roland Corporation traces its roots to Osaka, Japan, where Ikutaro Kakehashi founded the company on April 18, 1972, after leaving his earlier venture, Ace Electronic Industries. With a modest capital of 33 million yen and a focus on accessible technology, Kakehashi—himself a non-musician—launched Roland's debut products that year: the TR-33, TR-55, and TR-77 rhythm machines. These early drum machines embodied his vision of miniaturized, affordable gear for amateurs and hobbyists, setting the stage for a legacy in electronic music innovation.
While renowned for synthesizers, drum machines like the iconic TR-808 and TR-909, and digital pianos, Roland's hi-fi offerings center on audio interfaces such as the Rubix and BRIDGE CAST series, alongside mixers and production tools optimized for instrument connectivity. The brand prioritizes reliability and integration for music creation, streaming, and live performance rather than traditional consumer hi-fi categories like amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Roland commands a dominant position in the professional and prosumer electronic music market, influencing genres from techno to pop with gear trusted by amateurs and pros worldwide. It stands as a mid-to-high-tier powerhouse, far from vintage collector status, delivering battle-tested durability and cutting-edge features that prioritize functionality over boutique aesthetics.
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