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Der Player funktioniert einwandfrei. Alle Verschleißteile wurden ausgetauscht.
The Pioneer CT-F900 is a celebrated late-70s flagship distinguished by its rare three-head design, allowing true simultaneous monitoring while recording. At €900, this asking price sits just above the 75th percentile of €869 for recent EUR listings, making it an ambitious but not unreasonable ask for a unit in good condition, especially given the current median of €812. While not a bargain compared to the 25th percentile of €754, the price reflects the deck’s top-tier status and scarcity in the used market.
This deck remains a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking high-end cassette performance, offering Dolby B noise reduction, a wow-and-flutter rate of 0.04%, and a robust 22-pound build. Its three-head architecture delivers superior recording accuracy compared to standard two-head decks, making it ideal for serious tape archiving or dubbing. If this listing includes original accessories or shows signs of original-owner care, the €900 figure becomes a fair entry point into one of Pioneer’s most iconic cassette decks.
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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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