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Ich verkaufe 4 gebrauchte Sanyo Geräte. Ich denke, dass alle 4 zusammengehören, da die Namen alle mit der Nummer 489 zu tun haben.

CP 489
RD-W489
JT 489L
JA 489

Die Geräte habe ich im Keller gefunden und habe dafür keine Verwendung.
Ob die Geräte einwandfrei funktionieren weiß ich nicht und gebe diese daher ausschließlich als "defekt" ab.

Wer sich damit auskennt, kann natürlich gerne Vorort die Geräte testen.

Bei Interesse bitte eine Nachricht schreiben, vielen Dank!

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

A vintage Sanyo CD player like this sits in the “interesting budget find” zone rather than collector-premium territory. At €150, the ask is above the typical used level I’m seeing for this model, which looks closer to roughly €35-€60 for a clean, working unit, so this is ambitious unless it’s exceptionally complete or recently serviced.

What makes it appealing is the compact, no-frills late-era Sanyo charm: these are usually bought for straightforward disc playback, decent build for the money, and a bit of nostalgia rather than audiophile fireworks. If the transport is quiet, the tray is smooth, and it includes the remote and original paperwork, there’s some upside for a tidy example — but at this price, I’d want proof of flawless operation and a genuinely clean cosmetic state.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Sanyo

Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. traces its origins to 1947 in Osaka, Japan, when Toshio Iue, brother-in-law of Panasonic founder Kōnosuke Matsushita, launched the company using a disused Matsushita factory to produce bicycle generator lamps. Formally incorporated in 1950, the name "Sanyo"—meaning "three oceans"—reflected Iue's vision of global reach across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. From these humble beginnings, Sanyo rapidly expanded into consumer electronics, pioneering Japan's first plastic radio in 1952 and pulsator washing machine in 1954.

In audio and hi-fi, Sanyo earned recognition for mass-market components like stereo systems, introduced in 1958, and the groundbreaking all-transistor DC-600 system in 1963. The brand produced reliable radios, tape recorders, cassette decks—often rebadged for other labels—and hi-fi systems, alongside televisions and amplifiers. Later ventures included acquiring the U.S. Fisher brand in 1975, elevating its profile in receivers and speakers aimed at everyday enthusiasts.

Today, Sanyo holds vintage-collector status rather than an active hi-fi contender, its reputation rooted in affordable, innovative Japanese engineering from the 1960s-1980s golden era. Once a "3S" giant alongside Sony and Sharp, it catered to mid-tier buyers seeking solid performance without audiophile premiums, though its absorption into Panasonic in 2009 shifted focus away from dedicated audio gear. Collectors prize well-preserved Sanyo pieces for their durability and nostalgic appeal in retro setups.

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