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Hersteller: Nakamichi
Modell: Dragon
Baujahre: 1982 - 1993
1995 "Last Edition"
Hergestellt in: Japan
Farbe: Schwarz
Fernbedienung: Kabelfernbedienung RM-20 (Optional)
Leistungsaufnahme: 45 Watt
Abmessungen (BxHxT): 450 x 135 x 300 mm
Gewicht: 9,5 kg
The Nakamichi Dragon is legendary for its dual capstan transport and digital peak-reading meters, setting the gold standard for cassette fidelity. At €5,250, this excellent-condition listing is ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile of €4,283 from recent EUR comparable listings, though it remains below the skyrocketing prices of fully restored units in the US market which exceed €3,700.
This deck is a worthwhile buy because it delivers unmatched channel separation and noise reduction, beating Dolby C with a standard tape, making it a timeless collector’s piece for serious audiophiles. The clear upside is the pristine "excellent" condition and original-owner status, offering a rare opportunity to own a pristine classic without the immediate repair costs common to aging units, provided the buyer verifies the head and mechanism integrity.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Nakamichi was founded in 1948 by Etsuro Nakamichi as a research institute in Tokyo, Japan, initially providing R&D services for major corporations and government entities before transitioning to consumer audio manufacturing under its own name beginning in 1972. The brand emerged from deep technical expertise in electromagnetism, magnetic recording, and acoustics, establishing itself as a pioneering force in Japanese audio engineering. Today, Nakamichi operates as a subsidiary of Chinese holding company Nimble Holdings, maintaining its heritage while expanding into contemporary audio categories.
The brand built its legendary reputation on cassette deck innovation, introducing the world's first three-head recording deck and the iconic Dragon series (1982), which featured bi-directional replay and automatic azimuth correction—innovations that remain highly sought after by collectors, with pristine examples commanding thousands of dollars on the secondary market. Beyond vintage cassette decks, Nakamichi's modern product portfolio encompasses home cinema audio systems, sound bars, speakers, headphones, mini hi-fi systems, automotive stereo products, and automotive lighting solutions, reflecting a diversification strategy that extends its audio expertise across multiple consumer segments.
Nakamichi occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary consumer audio. The brand commands respect among audiophiles and hi-fi enthusiasts for its uncompromising engineering standards and Japanese precision, while simultaneously serving the automotive and mainstream home audio markets. Its legacy as an innovator in analog audio technology, combined with its evolution into modern product categories, positions Nakamichi as a heritage brand with credibility across both specialist and general consumer segments.
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