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Ich verkaufe meinen zuverlässigen Sanyo TP 725 Plattenspieler. Das Gerät ist optisch in gutem Zustand und funktioniert einwandfrei.
Antrieb: Riemenantrieb mit Servomotor.
Funktionen: Automatische Tonarmrückführung (der Tonarm kehrt nach dem Abspielen automatisch zurück).
Zustand: Gebraucht, aber in gutem Zustand. Die Staubschutzhaube weist altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren auf, ist aber intakt.
Technische Daten: 33/45 U/min, variable Geschwindigkeitsregelung mit Stroboskopanzeige. Privatverkauf, keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
The Sanyo TP 725 is a modest but reliable belt-drive turntable from the late 1970s, known for its auto-return and simple operation. At €125, this asking price is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market range of €160–€220 for this model in good condition. It’s clearly under the 25th percentile, making it a genuine bargain for a functioning unit.
This turntable is worthwhile for its timing consistency, low maintenance, and original-owner reliability when in good shape. It pairs well with entry-level vintage receivers and includes the original MG-28 IM cartridge, which still performs adequately for casual listening. With no major failure points reported and accessories intact, this listing represents a solid buying opportunity for a budget-conscious enthusiast seeking a dependable vintage setup.
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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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