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Great condition
This is an ambitious ask at US$300: it sits just above the recent comparable median of US$250 and slightly exceeds the 75th percentile of US$299. Without verified service history or unusually strong condition, it is not an obvious bargain; a more comfortable target would be around US$250, with lower pricing preferable for an untested example.
The CD-A500 remains a useful, unusually capable combination: a rack-mountable CD player and reversible cassette deck with CD-to-tape recording, CD Sync, Dolby B, pitch control, continuous playback, and a headphone output. It makes particular sense for someone wanting one straightforward machine for both formats. At this price, confirm that both transports operate properly, recording and reverse play work, the CD reads discs reliably, and the RC-A500 remote is included; a fully tested, clean unit could justify the premium.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Tascam is a Japanese professional-audio brand whose roots trace back to TEAC, founded in 1953 by the Tani brothers. The TASCAM name emerged in the late 1960s as TEAC Audio Systems Corporation, and it was formally established in 1971 as TEAC’s U.S. distribution and development arm for recorder products aimed at musicians and studios.
The brand is best known for recorders, mixers, field recorders, multitrack production units, audio interfaces, and related studio gear. Its catalogue has historically centered on practical recording tools rather than lifestyle hi-fi, with strong associations to cassette Portastudios, reel-to-reel machines, and compact pro-audio components.
In the market, Tascam sits in the pro-audio and project-studio space rather than the high-end audiophile tier. Its reputation is built on utility, durability, and value, and some vintage models have become collector favorites, but the brand is not typically positioned as a boutique or luxury hi-fi name.
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