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For sale: a Yamaha T-1 stereo tuner, a tuner from Yamaha’s hi-fi lineup.
Cosmetic condition:
The tuner is in minor damaged condition.
Light scratches on the housing
Normal cosmetic wear consistent with age
Overall still clean and presentable
Functional status
✔ Fully working✔ Ready for use
''Important note when tested: When we find there's either a small thing wrong, or not 100% working we offer our listings for parts or repair to avoid unwanted issues after purchase''
Specs:
Type: Mono/Stereo Tuner
Tuning Bands: FM, MW
Tuning Scale: Analogue
FM Tuning Range: 87.5 to 108 MHz
MW Tuning Range: 525 to 1605 kHz
Sensitivity: 1.7uV (FM), 15uV (MW)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 78dB (FM), 50dB (MW)
Distortion: 0.13% (FM), 0.4% (MW)
Selectivity: 92dB (FM), 30dB (MW)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 15kHz (FM)
Output: 500mV (FM), 125mV (MW)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 435 x 97 x 376mmWeight: KgVolts: 110-240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.Will ship to the USA as well. We ship DDP bases (Delivery Dutie Paid)-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max)
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either lightly ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
This is a seller’s market for the Yamaha T-1, but the US$336 asking price is ambitious for a parts-only unit, sitting well above the US$268 75th percentile and more than triple the US$111 median from your database. While external sources note T-1s often sell below US$100 for working units, even those figures don’t justify US$336 for a non-working part, especially when the 25th percentile is just US$59.
The T-1 remains a well-regarded Natural Sound tuner from 1979, prized for its sweet, harshness-free FM sound and solid mono/stereo performance across FM and MW bands. Its upside lies in rarity among vintage enthusiasts and potential for restoration if you have the skills or spare parts. However, at this price and condition, the lack of operational value is a material caveat; only buy if you specifically need its chassis, capacitors, or tuning dial for a project, not as a listening component.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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