Nakamichi 581 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Nakamichi 581 is currently listed at around $499.99, parts units around $510. Based on 1 active eBay listings (asking prices, not sold).
Asking price
$499.99
Typical range $499.99–$499.99 · 1 active listings
Asking prices of 1 active eBay listings · trimmed median · updated 2026-08-11 · how we compute this
Parts / not working$510
Original retail (1981)$800 · ~$2,900 today
Specifications
| Years produced | 1981–1984 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 800 (1981) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,900 today |
| Currently listed (asking) | $499.99 |
| Value vs MSRP | -38% |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi 581. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi 581 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi 581 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 RX-202 $510
- Nakamichi CR-5 $300
- Nakamichi BX-300 $380
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