Fostex D-160 Value & Price History
The Fostex D-160 trades thinly on eBay, so there's no reliable current market value. It sold new for $1,500 in 1996 (about $3,050 in today's dollars). Comparable reel to reels with live data: the Technics RS-1500 at around $35, the TEAC X-2000R at around $46, the Revox B77 at around $24.
No qualifying eBay listings in the latest price sync — the Fostex D-160 trades thinly. Use the anchors below and the live eBay search to gauge the market.
- Technics RS-1500 $35
- TEAC X-2000R $46
- Revox B77 $24
Specifications
| Years produced | 1996–2002 |
| Type | Reel To Reel |
| Brand | Fostex |
| Original MSRP | 1,500 (1996) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,050 today |
Original MSRP: $1500 (roughly $3,050 in today's dollars)
Buying notes
16-track digital tape recorder using DTRS format (DA-88 compatible). Check that all 16 tracks record and play back correctly; track failure on a digital multitrack is a dealbreaker. The transport mechanism uses standard rubber parts but the digital electronics require specialist knowledge. Tapes are available but increasingly scarce.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Fostex D-160. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Fostex D-160 pinch roller on eBay →
- Fostex D-160 motor belt on eBay →
- Fresh recording tape — RTM (formerly RMGI) and ATR are the main new-production brands on Amazon →
- NAB hub adapters — needed for 10.5" reels on NAB decks (most US pro and semi-pro machines; check your manual) on Amazon →
- Splicing tape and leader on Amazon →
- Head demagnetizer — use every few hours of recording to prevent noise buildup on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for head and transport cleaning on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Technics RS-1500 $35
- TEAC X-2000R $46
- Revox B77 $24
Current listings
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