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Gerät wie abgebildet.
CD, Kassette, Guitar
Funktion i.O. Sehr guter Zustand.
Mit Fernbedinung.

Bevorzugt Abholung.

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At €120, the obvious alternative is waiting for a typical example around the €92 median; this one sits just below the €121 upper quartile, so it’s fair rather than a bargain. It makes sense only if “good” means genuinely clean and fully tested, since you’re paying toward the top of the recent market rather than buying below it.

The RV-B99 is a fun, unusually capable late-1990s powered-woofer system: punchy bi-amplified output, independently adjustable superwoofers, CD, tuner, auto-reverse cassette, AUX, and microphone/guitar input. It’s more characterful and versatile than a generic portable stereo, and the big cabinet can deliver proper bass at party levels. Confirm that the CD and cassette transports work, the remote is included, and the woofer surrounds are intact; at €120, those details determine whether this is a sound buy or merely a clean-looking one.

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

About JVC

JVC, originally founded on September 13, 1927, in Yokohama, Japan, as the Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, emerged as a subsidiary of the American Victor Talking Machine Company. It quickly established itself in phonograph and record production, becoming a leader in turntables within its first few years. After RCA acquired the parent company in 1929, JVC expanded into radios and introduced Japan's first domestically produced television in 1939, laying the foundation for its enduring legacy in consumer electronics.

The brand's product focus has historically centered on audio and video playback devices, starting with phonographs and evolving through radios, televisions, and the revolutionary VHS videocassette recorder launched in 1976, which became the global standard over Sony's Betamax. In hi-fi realms, JVC gained renown for amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and components like tuners, while later offerings included headphones and car audio systems. Following its 2008 merger with Kenwood to form JVCKenwood, it continued blending audio expertise with broader electronics.

Today, JVC occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exclusivity. Its vintage gear, particularly from the wood-case amplifier era and early digital components, attracts collectors, while modern lines deliver competent sound without boutique pricing. This accessible heritage makes JVC a dependable choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking proven Japanese engineering.

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