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Good condition. Fully functional. Prefer local buyer in the Los Angeles area.
This is an ambitious ask. At US$600, it sits well above the typical used market here: the median is US$115, the 75th percentile is US$229, and this listing is far beyond even the upper quartile.
That said, the PS-FL7ii is a genuinely appealing Sony linear-tracking deck: compact, fully automatic, quartz-lock direct drive, and part of a well-regarded late-era design that many collectors like for its convenience and style. If it’s truly clean, fully working, and includes the original cartridge, headshell, and dust cover in good shape, the rarity can justify some premium — but not this much unless it’s exceptional and serviced.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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