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Der Recorder ist in einem guten Zustand. Er wurde innen und außen gesäubert.
Alle wesentlichen Teile wurden auf ihre Funktionstüchtigkeit geprüft und bei Notwendigkeit gewartet.
Alle Betriebsarten sind fünktionstüchtig, auch die der Kassetteneinheit.
Die Quarzuhr ist defekt.
Condition-wise, €450 for a clean Sanyo M9990 is on the firm side of fair rather than a bargain. The best used data I can find shows one recent European listing around €240, with broader online asking prices often landing roughly in the low-to-mid €300s once converted, so €450 sits above the typical range and only makes sense if this example is notably complete or unusually well preserved.
That said, this is a desirable late-’70s Sanyo piece: big, handsome, and more of a collector’s statement than a generic boombox. If it’s original, tidy, and fully working, the appeal is in the presentation and rarity as much as the sound. At this level, I’d want to see the usual boxy-portable checks handled well: clean battery compartment, intact antennas, working cassette transport, and no hacked repairs or missing trim.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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