Manufacturer maintenance has been completed! Comes with a nice remote control. A high performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON machine. Since each adjustment is automatic, it is extremely easy to use and is designed to be friendly to beginners. It is a high-end machine with good sound quality that also incorporates functions for enthusiasts, such as calibration functions. There is an appearance and feeling of use (Kobayashi Hitoshi)
Maintenance information: 2023.9.23 Maintained (pin jack, headphone jack, capstan belt, back tension belt, lithium battery, CE100PF50V replacement, mechanism disassembly cleaning, adjustment, recording and re-checking)
Accessories: instruction manual (copy) remote control
Main specifications: discrete 3-head deck, azimuth adjustable during playback, 20 to 20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg
Manufacturer maintenance completed! Comes with a nice remote control. A high performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON. Since each adjustment is automatic, the design is extremely easy to use and friendly to beginners. It is a high-end machine with good sound quality that also incorporates functions for enthusiasts, such as calibration functions. The exterior has stains, stains, dullness, and scratches. Serial 16098 (Yonejima Satoshi)
Maintenance information: 2023.2.5 Maintained (capstan belt, back tension belt, capacitor, lithium battery replacement. mechanism disassembly cleaning. adjustment)
Accessories: remote control, copy of instruction manual
Main specifications: discrete 3-head deck, azimuth adjustable during playback, 20 to 20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg
Manufacturer maintenance completed! Comes with a nice remote control. A high performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON. Since each adjustment is automatic, the design is extremely easy to use and friendly to beginners. It is a high-end machine with good sound quality that also incorporates functions for enthusiasts, such as calibration functions. There is a slight feeling of use, such as small scratches. Serial 06098 (Takasaki Atsushi)
Maintenance information: 2022.8.4 manufacturer maintained (capitan belt, back tension belt replacement. lithium battery replacement. mechanism disassembly, cleaning, adjustment)
Accessories: remote control, copy of instruction manual
Main specifications: discrete 3-head deck, azimuth adjustable during playback, 20 to 20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg
The manufacturer has maintained it! A high performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON. Since each adjustment is automatic, the design is extremely easy to use and friendly to beginners. It is a high-class machine with good sound quality that also incorporates functions for enthusiasts, such as a calibration function. The exterior is dull (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2023.10.25 manufacturer maintenance completed (capacitor, transistor replacement. Fuse, lithium battery, lid lamp, capstan belt, capstan belt replacement. (Mechanism disassembly, cleaning, re-checking recordings, adjustments)
Accessories: instruction manual
Main specifications: discrete 3-head deck, adjustable azimuth during playback, 20 to 20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg
Maintained by the manufacturer. A high-performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON. Since each adjustment is automatic, the design is extremely easy to use and friendly to beginners. It is a model with a wide frontage and depth that also incorporates functions for enthusiasts, such as calibration functions. The appearance is good with little feeling of use (Kobayashi Hitoshi)
Maintenance information: 2024.5.8 Manufacturer maintained (mechanism disassembly, cleaning, adjustment)
Accessories: remote control, instruction manual
Main specifications: Discrete 3-head deck, azimuth adjustable during playback, 20 to 20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg
Maintained. This is the highest grade deck in the ES series, bearing the “7,” the final model of the Sony cassette deck. The overwhelming weight and stable operation with a strong body are suitable for a reference machine, and it is also easy to operate intuitively. The sound quality is also sharp, and it is a top level car that achieves both sound and operability. The exterior has line scratches, bumps, and threads. Serial 252215 (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.30 maintained (mechanical drive belt replacement, capstan belt replacement, left pinch roller replacement, head base cleaning and grease up, pinch roller cleaning and grease up, mechanical shaft cleaning and grease up, capstan motor control part electrolytic capacitor replacement. Contact cleaning by detaching the tape half detection switch. Check the tape running path, adjust the left pinch roller height, and check and adjust the playhead azimuth angle. Recording level adjustment volume/BIAS level/EQ volume contact cleaning, Dolby switch contact cleaning, headphone volume replacement, print pattern status check, and additional soldering treatment. Playback level check adjustment, recording level check adjustment, bias level check adjustment, recording calibration operation check adjustment, recording playback test is good, Dolby recording and playback test is good, timer operation test is normal. *Reference value: W&F (WTD): 0.025%, blank residual noise level (-52 dB linear measurement))
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: 4 tracks, 2 channels, 3 heads, frequency characteristics, 15 Hz to 22 kHz, W430 x H135 x D380 mm, 12 kg
Maintained! This is the highest-grade deck in the ES series, bearing the final Sony cassette deck model “7.” The overwhelming weight and stable operation with a strong body are suitable for a reference machine, and it also combines ease of use that can be operated intuitively. The sound quality is also sharp and sharp, and it is one of the top level units that achieve both sound and operability. The exterior has small scratches and dullness (Oikawa Tetsuji)
Maintenance information: 2023.12.13 Maintained (cassette holder mechanical part right side screw 3.4 mmØ (1.6 mm thick) color has been added.
As a result of these, the operation of the cassette tape stabilizer was normalized by measures to normalize the cassette holder panel mounting position
2) The transponder (capstan motor part) and 2 mounting screws for the cassette holder part are missing have been added. Why wasn't the screw attached.
3) Capstan Motor Control Circuit Electrolytic Capacitor Replacement and Capstan Belt Replacement
4) Reel stand and EJECT drive mechanism cleaning and belt replacement, mechanical position sensor contact cleaning, take-up torque adjustment during PLAY (35g ± 5g)
5) Left pinch roller replacement, tape path adjustment, head tilt angle (azimuth) adjustment, playback system level motion check adjustment, and recording system level check and adjustment (however, LINE output is adjusted to −6 dBV (0.5 V) with a recording density of 160 nwb/m0 dB (315 Hz) and LINE OUT when level meter 0 VU is indicated.)
6) Headphone volume, REC level volume, calibration volume contact cleaning treatment, switch operation inspection
7) Check the solder condition of each board print pattern and carry out some additional solder treatment
8) Reference: Self-recording and playback W&F (WTD): 0.045% (however, it depends on the tape used, etc.), residual noise; -49 dB (good linear measurement value when playing blank tape), good recording and playback test using a music source. (Timer works well)
Accessories: copy of the instruction manual
Main specifications: 4 tracks, 2 channels, 3 heads, frequency characteristics 15 Hz to 22 kHz, W430 x H135 x D380 mm, 12 kg
Maintained by Nakamichi on August 14th, 2015. This one of the world’s best cassette decks is still sought after by many. This has auto azimuth adjustment system and produces even sound from both A and B side. You could fully enjoy cassette sound with full manual calibrator. There are some smudges on the body.
*This is 100V model and needs a step down transformer to be used at higher voltage. We currently do not have service to change voltage of audio equipments.
The price has been drastically reduced! 2024/4/11 Sales price 248,000 yen Maintained by the manufacturer! A high-performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON. Since each adjustment is automatic, the design is extremely easy to use and friendly to beginners. It is a high-class machine with good sound quality, with plenty of functions for enthusiasts, such as calibration functions. The exterior has dullness, dents, and line scratches. Serial 12577 (Tamura Eiji)
Maintenance information: 2024.4.11 Maintained (control motor, capstan belt, back tension belt, consumable parts replacement. (Mechanism disassembly, cleaning, adjustment)
Accessories: No accessories
Main specifications: Discrete 3-head deck, azimuth adjustable during playback, 20 to 20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg
Stock item sale. Previous price:\250,000. Maintenance completed in Feb.2008. Full auto calibration, auto azimuth. Introduced in 1980. With manual and pamphlet.
Manufacturer maintenance has been completed! Comes with a nice remote control. A high-performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON machine. Since each adjustment is automatic, it is very easy to use and is designed to be friendly to beginners. It is a high-end machine with good sound quality that incorporates functions for enthusiasts such as calibration functions. The exterior has small scratches, etc., but it is a beautiful individual compared to the age. Serial 06098 (Satoshi Yonejima)
Maintenance Information: 2022.8.4 Manufacturer Maintained (Capitan Belt, Back Tension Belt Replacement. Lithium battery replacement. (Mechanism disassembly cleaning, adjustment)
Accessories: remote control, instruction manual
Main specifications: Discrete 3 head deck, azimuth adjustable during playback, 20-20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg
Maintained by the manufacturer! A cassette deck that uses a fixed head and has a unique mechanism where the cassette tape rotates 180° when reversing. It's a high-purity recording around the switch that clicks like Nakamichi. The sound is delicate yet firm, and you can feel the thickness typical of Nakamichi. As for the exterior, there are small scratches on the top surface and a slight feeling of use. Serial 03528 (Murakoshi Yoichi)
Maintenance information: 2024.5.1 manufacturer maintenance (replacement of deteriorated parts, flywheel, flange cleaning, lubrication, ejection, reverse, REC standby SW solid rework)
Accessories: instruction manual (copy)
Main specifications: 3 head unidirectional auto reverse W450 x H144 x D300 mm 10 kg
A high performance deck that inherits the performance of the famous DRAGON. Since each adjustment is automatic, the design is extremely easy to use and friendly to beginners. It is a high-end machine with good sound quality that also incorporates functions for enthusiasts, such as calibration functions. The exterior is good compared to its age (Kobayashi Hitoshi)
Maintenance information: 2022.12.20 storefront operation confirmed (recording, playback confirmed) 2019.3.5 manufacturer maintenance completed (parts replacement, mechanism disassembly, cleaning, adjustment, operation check OK)
Accessories: instruction manual
Main specifications: discrete 3-head deck, azimuth adjustable during playback, 20 to 20,000 Hz, W435 x H135 x D306 mm, 9.0 kg