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See photos, has some cosmetic defects as shown. Only real issue ive found is reject doesnt work with lift lever down. However functions excellently in manual mode.PLEASE NOTE: Unit will be shipped partially disassembled.Failure to assemble properly will cause unit to malfunction.If you're in experienced with turntables id say skip it as WE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU SET UP OR OFFER TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
Unknown condition makes USD 150 hard to justify: it is clearly above the three-listing market’s USD 115 75th percentile, versus a USD 80 median and USD 62 25th percentile. That makes the asking price ambitious unless the deck is demonstrably serviced, complete, and fitted with a worthwhile stylus.
The TP-1005 is a pleasant Japanese entry-level sleeper: simple belt drive, a decent S-shaped arm, stable two-speed operation, and a sensible, user-serviceable design. It can sound very good once properly set up, but this is a lightweight vintage deck rather than a premium classic. Before paying the premium, verify that 33 and 45 rpm hold speed, the platter runs quietly without bearing sag or rubbing, cueing and auto-return work, and the cartridge/stylus are usable. With those checks passed and documented, it is a respectable buy; untested, USD 150 is too strong.
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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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