{"product_id":"sanyo-m4440-cassette-walkman-person-stereo-boxed","title":"Sanyo M4440 Cassette Walkman Personal Stereo, Boxed","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBeautiful Sanyo M4440 Cassette Player. 3 New Precision Belts \u0026amp; Service. An extremely clean example - and this one has literally just been fully serviced for sale. Loud, clear, and just awesome!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eExtremely rare opportunity to acquire a newly serviced Sanyo personal stereo, made in Japan. Awesome and sought after unit from around 1981, that has had a genuine stripdown and service. This is a highly respected model, and is refreshed to perform as it was designed to do!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt has just had 3 new precision belts (not cheap multipack ones), head clean and capstan\/pinch roller clean ready for sale. The unit has been stripped \u0026amp; cleaned, including the switches \u0026amp; controls. It requires disassembly and 16 wires de-soldering to remove the circuit board for belt access - and this is why these units for sale have never had it done. If you can find one that is 'working' it will almost certainly still need new belts after 40 years or more. New belts provide peace of mind, and eliminate the inevitable wow and flutter associated with old, deformed and degrading belts. This has literally just been done to ensure many years of trusted service from the mechanism! The capstan and motor have also been oiled.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe balance and volume controls are crackle free, and it is a very loud unit. All features work perfectly, including cue \u0026amp; review, and the battery LED still illuminates. The hinge is solid and correctly aligned.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 'Talk' switch has also been cleaned and tested (this engages the external microphone to allow conversation while pressed).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe battery cover is present, and snaps in beautifully. The contacts are in superb condition. Also included is the original carry strap, plus the metal retaining studs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe unit has been tested with batteries and mains power (not included). The machine is in incredible condition for 43 years of age, and is structually sound, complete, and fully working both mechanically and electronically. Please see the photos, as they are of the actual unit taken specifically for the auction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe unit has been fully tested, and is a genuine \u0026amp; superb machine. The case is intact and in very clean overall condition with no breaks. The print is clear with only minor blemishing. The press studs snap in securely.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe sale includes the VERY RARE original headphones in superb condition (complete but with 1 ear foam missing), plus instruction book, carry strap and the very rare cassette pouch, all in a very nice box - a very rare opportunity! .\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57353357230464,"sku":"M4440\/3","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/5414\/7968\/files\/s-l1600_2_5a66f280-3030-4bb6-a798-2a4607449e8b.webp?v=1770221500","url":"https:\/\/retrorestosvintageelectronics.com\/products\/sanyo-m4440-cassette-walkman-person-stereo-boxed","provider":"Retro Restos Vintage Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}