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=== PIONEER CT-97 ===- Fully functional -- Excellent aesthetic condition -- Professional serviced -Type Stereo cassette playerPower 100 V AC, 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption Maximum 50WExternal dimensions Width 420x Height 197x Depth 310 mmWeight 12 kg
This one looks well timed: a clean vintage deck at a price that undercuts the current used pool. At US$1,771, it sits below the US$1,783 25th percentile and well under the US$1,796 median, so this reads as a genuine bargain rather than just “fair.” For a known, desirable Pioneer cassette deck, that’s the zone where you can buy with confidence if the seller’s condition claim holds.
The appeal here is straightforward: Pioneer’s better late-era decks are respected for solid transport performance, good playback stability, and very listenable results when properly serviced. “Excellent” condition at this level is especially attractive if it’s been tested, the belts and idlers are healthy, and the heads are still in good shape. If it includes the original remote, manual, or recent service documentation, that only strengthens the buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Pioneer traces its roots to 1937 in Tokyo, Japan, when founder Nozomu Matsumoto, inspired by the thrill of imported hi-fi speakers, developed the A-8 dynamic speaker and launched a radio and speaker repair shop. The business formalized as Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho in 1938, evolving into Pioneer Corporation and embodying Matsumoto's philosophy of "Move the Heart and Touch the Soul" through audio innovation.
The brand excels across diverse hi-fi categories, pioneering Japan's first headphones in 1960 with the SE-1 and the world's first component-based stereo system in 1965 via the PSC-5A. Pioneer's portfolio spans amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark car audio advancements like the 1975 Supertuner-equipped stereo and the 1986 in-car CD player, blending home and automotive excellence.
Today, Pioneer holds a commanding mid-to-high-tier position in the market, revered for reliable, performance-driven gear that balances premium quality with accessibility. Its vintage components attract collectors, while current offerings appeal to discerning buyers seeking robust, innovative sound reproduction without boutique excess.
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