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Country of Origin: JAPAN. National RX-5500 Disco MAC radio cassette recorder with servicing completed and operation checked. This model is known for powerful sound, a substantial cabinet, and multi-band tuning in a classic late-1970s boombox design. The unit has been cleaned inside and out, fitted with a new cassette. The RX-5500 is a sought-after National Panasonic Disco MAC boombox from the late 1970s, known for its strong output and large woofer-based sound. It is also notable for multi-band radio coverage inclu. National RX-5500 Disco MAC boombox / radio cassette recorder. Cassette recording, playback, fast forward, and rewind checked. New belt installed and tape speed adjusted. Radio and external input both confirmed with clear left/right output; woofer and tweeter sound checked. Collectors of vintage Japanese boomboxes. Listeners who want a serviced late-1970s radio cassette recorder. Display or use in a retro audio collection. Cleaned and serviced inside and out. Minor scratches and small dings from age. Knobs show slight corrosion marks in places. Scale window has several shallow scratches. Top plastic surface has only light staining and remains in generally good condition. Rear cabinet shows minimal yellowing. Battery compartment has no corrosion marks; contacts polished. Overall exterior presents well for its age with relatively little paint loss. 8-section original rod antenna. Japanese-market FM band is 76-90MHz, so full US FM coverage is not available. Shortwave bands SW1, SW2, and SW3 can be received internationally. AC 100V Japanese specification; a step-down transformer is required for US AC use. Battery use avoids AC voltage differences. Important Power Notice for International Buyers This is a Japanese domestic model designed for use in Japan. For collectors and display purposes. Not intended for children. Important Notice: All items are authentic. No pirated or counterfeit products. Browse more vintage Japanese electronics & collectibles in my store. Please review photos for details. If you have any issues, please contact me directly.

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National RX-5500 Radio Cassette Recorder AC Cord Included Used Vintage Audio. Exterior & Operational Condition. Cleaned and did maintenace service both inside and out. Air blow? Detergent cleaning? Compound polishing? Resin gloss application. The knobs, aluminum panel, and plated parts have been removed, cleaned, and polished to a shine (some plating lifting and corrosion marks remain). There are few common edge dents and very little paint wear, but there is a crack in the scale cover. The control panel has some shallow scratches and corrosion marks (the top panel resin is in mostly good condition). The 8-section rod antenna is original and has been polished to a shine. The back casing has minimal discoloration but there are some stains that could not be removed. The battery compartment has had most corrosion marks removed and the terminals have been polished. The cassette mechanism and other components have been serviced but there are some minor issues. Cassette playback, recording, fast forward, and rewind functions are working. There is a noise on the right side during playback and no output. You can listen to tapes by turning the balance to the left side. The new belt provides strong torque and smooth winding. Speed has also been adjusted. Both radio and external input produce balanced, good quality sound from both left and right channels. Woofer and tweeter output confirmed. Clear sound with no distortion. Tone control functions have been confirmed. Post-servicing, there is almost no scratchy noise from the controls. LEDs light up (tuning light is OK, level light on the right side is NG). The included AC cord is short (about 50cm). This item has been serviced and cleaned as described above, and is in working condition, but please understand that there are some issues such as cassette playback problems and a crack in the scale cover. We try to keep the items as clean as possible, but there may be scratches and/or stains. If you are looking for a perfect item, we recommend purchasing a new item. The set item is shown in the photo. Fedfex, UPS, DHL or Japan Post. International Buyers – Please Note. Electronics that uses a power supply should pay attention to the voltage. Most of the Electronics we sell operates on 100v. Always make sure you have the correct voltage before connecting to the power supply. Depending on the Electronics and country, a transformer may be required. Thank you for your understanding!

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There are yellowing, stains, etc. Operation has not been checked. And please understand what we can. International Buyers + Please Note. ·We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – the US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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International Buyers – Please Note. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “infinity_japan” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Brand: National
• MPN: RX-5500
• Custom Bundle: No
• Bundle Description: NA
• Modified Item: No
• Model: RX-5500

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Appearance of the item. All you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package. Please refer to the pictures for more details. Please check the pictures and do not. Hesitate to ask any questions about the item. In this case, please give us 1day. We make sure to reply. We don’t mark merchandise value below value or mark items as “gifts”. Customer service and satisfaction are very important to us. All return requests must be made within 30 days of the receipt of the item. Our policy is immediate pay. We send a product by Japan Post. International Buyers – Please Note. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Cassette Decks”. The seller is “akmshop24″ and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• MPN: RX-5500
• Brand: National
• Custom Bundle: No
• Bundle Description: NA
• Modified Item: No
• Model: RX-5500

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Vintage Panasonic RX-5500 Boombox Stereo Tape Player / Recorder Radio FOR PARTS. Condition shown in photos. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Portable Stereos & Boomboxes”. The seller is “seamri-1″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Playable Media Format: Cassette Tape
• Brand: Panasonic
• Type: Boombox
• Audio Inputs: LINE-IN RCA, MIC L/R
• Color: Light gray & Silver
• Model: RX-5500
• Band: AM/FM
• Features: Headphone Jack
• Audio Outputs: Headphone Jack, Raw Cable Speaker Jacks, Stereo L/R RCA, LINE-OUT RCA

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