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This listing is for a VINTAGE SONY WALKMAN CASSETTE RECORDER TCS-430, looks well preserved, not used much. This walkman has been restored, so it is guaranteed to work properly. Has a standard jack so many different brands of headphones can be plugged into it. This walkman uses two standard AA size batteries for power. Type of restoration done: Rubber drive belt was replaced, after the replacement the speed was adjusted properly with Sony Professional test tape at 3000Hz. Other smaller steps as necessary to restore each walkman are also done but I don’t describe those in each listing. ABOUT THE RESTORATION: Why is it important for the item to be restored? You should know that it is extremely rare(1 in 10 or 20 chance) to see a vintage item working PERFECT after sitting for some 20+ years without the need of any restoration work done. This is because rubber gets old, plastics shrink and crack, electronic components that have liquid in them won’t give the same performance as freshly made ones, etc. Repair places don’t do restorations but just fault finding. They just find what electronic component is causing a device to malfunction and replace that component only. This is because it takes a lot of time to restore an item and unless you ask and are ready to pay, they won’t do it.

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This listing is for a VINTAGE SONY WALKMAN CASSETTE RECORDER TCS-430. This walkman has been restored, so it is guaranteed to work properly. The rewind button pops up higher than the other buttons when you press stop, you can push it lower with your finger, Typically other walkmen of the same model that I had, they were like that too, the rewind button will pop higher when stop is pressed. Has a standard jack so many different brands of headphones can be plugged into it. This walkman uses two standard AA size batteries for power. Type of restoration done: Rubber drive belt was replaced, after the replacement the speed was adjusted properly with Sony Professional test tape at 3000Hz. Other smaller steps as necessary to restore each walkman are also done but I don’t describe those in each listing. ABOUT THE RESTORATION: Why is it important for the item to be restored? You should know that it is extremely rare(1 in 10 or 20 chance) to see a vintage item working PERFECT after sitting for some 20+ years without the need of any restoration work done. This is because rubber gets old, plastics shrink and crack, electronic components that have liquid in them won’t give the same performance as freshly made ones, etc. Repair places don’t do restorations but just fault finding. They just find what electronic component is causing a device to malfunction and replace that component only. This is because it takes a lot of time to restore an item and unless you ask and are ready to pay, they won’t do it.

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This listing is for a Sony Stereo Cassette-Corder Model TCS-430. It includes the unit itself and a leather carrying case. It has been serviced and is working fine, I’ve tested the various features, and it works well. It is in excellent condition with one small dent near the speaker on the top left. Overall, it is a very well-built vintage player with very high-quality construction featuring a metal flywheel. The built-in speaker works in a pinch but the sound quality over 3.5 is really impressive. It has a build in microphone for recording and a speed control setting. The playback, recording, microphone, speed controls, volume knob and various buttons have all been tested. It should last for many years to come after being serviced. Feel free to reach out with any questions or offers.

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This listing is for a VINTAGE SONY WALKMAN CASSETTE RECORDER TCS-430, looks like new in the box, hardly used. Sound quality is very good from this model. This walkman has been restored, so it is guaranteed to work properly. Has a standard jack so many different brands of headphones can be plugged into it. This walkman uses two standard AA size batteries for power. Type of restoration done: Rubber drive belt was replaced, after the replacement the speed was adjusted properly with Sony Professional test tape at 3000Hz. ABOUT THE RESTORATION: Why is it important for the item to be restored? You should know that it is extremely rare(1 in 10 or 20 chance) to see a vintage item working PERFECT after sitting for some 20+ years without the need of any restoration work done. This is because rubber gets old, plastics shrink and crack, electronic components that have liquid in them won’t give the same performance as freshly made ones, etc. Repair places don’t do restorations but just fault finding. They just find what electronic component is causing a device to malfunction and replace that component only. This is because it takes a lot of time to restore an item and unless you ask and are ready to pay, they won’t do it.

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This Sony Walkman TCS-430 cassette tape recorder is a must-have for any music lover. With its sleek matte black finish and rectangular shape, it’s both stylish and functional. The Sony TCS-430 also features cassette tape playback and recording, a belt drive, stereo L/R RCA inputs, and connectivity via wired connection.

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This listing is for a VINTAGE SONY WALKMAN CASSETTE RECORDER TCS-430, looks like new in the box, hardly used. Sound quality is very good from this model. This walkman has been restored, so it is guaranteed to work properly. Has a standard jack so many different brands of headphones can be plugged into it. This walkman uses two standard AA size batteries for power. PLEASE NOTE: This item has been restored, so it is guaranteed to work properly. Type of restoration done: Rubber drive belt was replaced, after the replacement the speed was adjusted properly with Sony Professional test tape at 3000Hz. ABOUT THE RESTORATION: Why is it important for the item to be restored? You should know that it is extremely rare(1 in 10 or 20 chance) to see a vintage item working PERFECT after sitting for some 20+ years without the need of any restoration work done. This is because rubber gets old, plastics shrink and crack, electronic components that have liquid in them won’t give the same performance as freshly made ones, etc. Repair places don’t do restorations but just fault finding. They just find what electronic component is causing a device to malfunction and replace that component only. This is because it takes a lot of time to restore an item and unless you ask and are ready to pay, they won’t do it.

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NEW Old Stock Sony WALKMAN TCS-430 personal Stereo Cassette Tape Player/Recorder. SONY Walkman Stereo Cassette Player / Recorder. Very Nice and Complete with Cassette Player / Recorder.. (original batteries packed with this system may no longer have any power). I have tried my best to capture every detail. I photograph all of my items personally and never use stock photos! Please refer to the photos and item specifics for more detailed condition. Would make a great addition your vintage collection. From a smoke-free home. Note all items are used unless otherwise stated. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “vintagesoulthrifter” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Playable Media Format: Cassette Tape
• Brand: Sony
• Type: Mini Cassette Player (Walkman)
• Marca: Sony
• Color: Black
• Model: TCS-430
• Connectivity: NFC
• Band: AM/FM
• Features: Cassette Tape, Headphone Jack
• Audio Outputs: Headphone Jack
• Product Line: Walkman

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SONY TCS-430 Stereo Cassette Player Recorder Vintage Walkman in original box EUC. You are looking at a fabulous vintage Sony Cassette player walkman in excellent used condition. This has been tested and works great. It also comes in the original box and has the original headphones, which also work! This is a rare beauty! Please note that a name has been inscribed on the back of the unit. This can be viewed in the pictures. It could, of course, be etched out. We will answer them as quickly as possible. The item “SONY TCS-430 Stereo Cassette Player Recorder Vintage Walkman withbox earphones EUC” is in sale since Monday, November 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Portable Audio & Headphones\Personal Cassette Players”. The seller is “noah-ark” and is located in Provo, Utah. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Belize, Saint lucia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jordan, Nicaragua, Oman, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Model: TCS-430
• Type: Cassette Player & Recorder
• Features: Speed Control
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Sony

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