Nakamichi 481 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Nakamichi 481 has a market value at around $199. Based on 6 estimated sales.
Market value
$199
Typical range $60–$199 · based on 6 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 6 events · updated today · how we compute this
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Original retail (1980)$600 · ~$2,300 today
Specifications
| Years produced | 1980–1983 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 600 (1980) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,300 today |
| Market value (sold) | $199 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi 481. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi 481 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi 481 pinch roller on eBay →
- TDK SA90 — Type II (high bias), works in any deck with a Type II setting on Amazon →
- Maxell UR blank cassette — Type I, reliable everyday tape on Amazon →
- Cassette head cleaner — wet-type for capstan and heads on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for transport cleaning (avoid lower concentrations) on Amazon →
- Cassette head demagnetizer — reduces noise and distortion over time on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Nakamichi CR-3A $450
- Nakamichi 700 $1,000
- Nakamichi LX-3 $380
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