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Pioneer CT-1250 Cassette Deck Please let me know if you’re selling one.Cheers Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Time Left: 8 days and 7 hours Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By tcliffo1 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $1,000 Date: Saturday at 11:31 AM5 days
Ambitious asking price for the Pioneer CT-F1250 at AUD1,000. These rare 1979 wood-case decks typically trade used in working-but-unrestored condition for AUD750-1,100, assuming decent cosmetics and basic functionality. Fully serviced units with the wooden case nudge toward the top end, but rough examples or those missing bits like button caps or doors dip to AUD500-750 for parts or projects. Without condition details, this feels steep unless it's pristine and verified operational.
Buyers, prioritise a full playtest across all speeds—capstan motor wear and mechanical glitches are rife on 45-year-old Pioneers. Confirm the wooden case is original (replacements add AUD200-300), doors/knobs intact, and belts/gears don't squeal. Demand service history to dodge looming head or alignment woes.
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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