Nakamichi 550 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Nakamichi 550 has a market value at around $300. Based on 30 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 50% over the last 72 days ($400 → $200).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | $400 | — | — |
| 2026-09-01 | $375 | — | — |
| 2026-09-07 | $375 | — | — |
| 2026-09-13 | $363 | — | — |
| 2026-09-19 | $350 | — | — |
| 2026-09-25 | $300 | — | — |
| 2026-10-01 | $250 | — | — |
| 2026-10-07 | $250 | — | — |
| 2026-10-13 | $250 | — | $330 |
| 2026-10-19 | $225 | — | $300 |
| 2026-10-27 | $200 | — | $300 |
| 2026-11-02 | — | — | $300 |
| 2026-11-05 | — | — | $300 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1974–1977 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 400 (1974) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,550 today |
| Market value (sold) | $300 |
Buying notes
Two-head Nakamichi. Head condition via playback only; no separate record head for monitoring. Good Nakamichi build. Rubber service $50-70. Budget entry into the Nakamichi brand without three-head capability.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi 550. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi 550 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi 550 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-2 $296
- Nakamichi BX-2 $289
- Nakamichi BX-1 $330
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