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SONY WALKMAN WM-2051 - CASSETTE PLAYER - AUTO REVERSE - MADE IN JAPAN
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Komplett Set: Walkman + original SONY MDR-101 Bügel-Kopfhörer
Modell: WM-2051 - SONY CORP. - BATTERY SUPPLY 1.5V x 2 AA - DC IN 3V - MADE IN JAPAN
Kopfhörer: SONY MDR-101 - R/L markiert - Schaumstoff-Pads gut erhalten
Funktion:
- Auto Reverse: - spielt beide Seiten automatisch
- Tasten: STOP / PLAY / / MODE / DIR / VOLUME - alle gängig
- Buchsen: DC IN 3V unten + grüne Kopfhörer-Buchse + NORM / CrO2/METAL Umschalter
- Batteriefach: für 2x AA - sauber, Feder ok, leicht staubig aber kein Säureschaden
- Kopfhörer: Kabel + Stecker i.O., Polster nicht zerbröselt, Bügel ausziehbar
Zustand:
- Gehäuse gebraucht / gut - leichte Kratzer auf Front - keine Brüche
- Kassettenfach Fenster klar, Mechanik leichtgängig
- Gürtelclip auf Rückseite vorhanden
- MDR-101 Kopfhörer funktioniert, SONY Schriftzug lesbar
- FEHLER: Batteriefach-Deckel / FÄLLT RAUS BEIM ÖFFNEN - man kann ihn aber wieder drauf machen und zu machen. Deckel geht auf, rastet aber nicht fest ein. Kein Bruch, nur Haltenase ausgeleiert - typisch bei dem Modell.
Lieferumfang: Walkman WM-2051 + MDR-101 Kopfhörer - ohne Batterien, ohne Kassette, ohne Netzteil
Kult Walkman aus den 90ern - Auto Reverse + Japan Produktion + passender Kopfhörer - ideal für Sammler / Retro Fans.
Privatverkauf, keine Garantie, keine Rücknahme - voll funktionsfähig getestet.
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The timing matters: the MDR-101 is a vintage Walkman-era Sony, not a current-generation headphone, and €50 is high for this particular model. Working examples commonly appear around €10–€20 equivalent, so this listing is well above the normal used market rather than a bargain.
Its appeal is mainly period character, compact retro styling, and the fun of pairing it with a cassette player; these old Sony portables can sound lively and engaging when the driver and cable are healthy. At €50, though, the listing would need unusually clean, tested, collector-grade condition—ideally original pads, an intact adjustable headband, and no crackle or channel imbalance—to justify the premium. For ordinary used condition, negotiate substantially lower or wait for another example.
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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