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Technics
SV-MD1
Portable Digital Audio Tape Recorder
DAT Recorder
Der DAT (Digital Audio Tape) Recorder befindet sich in einem sehr guten optischen Zustand, hat aber eine eingeschränkte Funktionsfähigkeit.
Das Gerät lässt sich starten. Das Abspielen der DAT Kassette erfolgt aber mit einer zu geringen Geschwindigkeit. Ab und zu verwickelt sich auch das Magnetband.
Der Recorder kann mit einem Akku oder einem externem 6V Netzteil betrieben werden.
Beide Teile sind aber nicht vorhanden. Die Steckerbelegung für ein Netzteil ist am Gerät vorhanden.
At €1,200, this is clearly ambitious versus the used market here: it sits well above the €642 75th percentile and far beyond the €197 median, so this is not a casual fair-price buy. For a buyer, the price only makes sense if the unit is exceptionally clean, fully serviced, and complete with the right accessories and documentation.
The upside is that Technics portable digital tape gear has real collector appeal, and tidy, working examples can be hard to find in original condition. If you want one to display, preserve, or actually use, the value is in provenance and condition more than bargain pricing; otherwise, I’d want strong proof of function and a very complete package before paying this much.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Technics: Japanese Precision Engineering Since 1965
Technics emerged in 1965 as a premium audio brand established by Matsushita Electric, now known as Panasonic, with headquarters in Osaka, Japan. The brand name derives from the word "technology" and was originally conceived to showcase Matsushita's high-end audio capabilities. The company's founding philosophy centered on rigorous acoustic research and engineering excellence rather than relying solely on subjective listening impressions. This commitment to scientific methodology became the cornerstone of Technics' identity and product development approach.
The brand built its reputation across a comprehensive range of audio equipment, including turntables, amplifiers, loudspeakers, CD players, tape recorders, and digital pianos. Technics achieved international prominence through its revolutionary direct-drive turntables, beginning with the SP-10 professional model in 1969 and the consumer-focused SL-1100 in 1971. The iconic SL-1200 series, introduced in 1972, fundamentally transformed DJ culture and remains highly coveted by both professional DJs and audiophiles. These turntables set new industry standards for precision engineering and reliability.
Technics occupies a distinctive position as a high-end heritage brand with particular strength in the turntable segment. While the company largely withdrew from consumer markets in the early 2000s, the brand has maintained prestige among serious audio enthusiasts and collectors. Today, Technics represents a bridge between vintage audio collecting and contemporary hi-fi, with its products commanding respect for their build quality, sonic performance, and historical significance in audio culture.
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