Nakamichi CR-2 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Nakamichi CR-2 has a market value at around $296. Based on 71 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 37% over the last 90 days ($319 → $200).
View as table
| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $319 | $485 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | — | — | $312 |
| 2026-09-06 | — | — | $312 |
| 2026-09-12 | — | — | $300 |
| 2026-09-18 | — | — | $300 |
| 2026-09-24 | — | — | $312 |
| 2026-09-30 | — | — | $312 |
| 2026-10-06 | — | — | $300 |
| 2026-10-12 | — | — | $300 |
| 2026-10-18 | — | — | $280 |
| 2026-10-26 | — | $460 | $299 |
| 2026-11-01 | — | $460 | $280 |
| 2026-11-05 | — | — | $296 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1984–1988 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 400 (1984) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,250 today |
| Market value (sold) | $296 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi CR-2. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi CR-2 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi CR-2 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 →
Purchases through these links may earn StereoWorth a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure. Repair budgeting: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Comparable models
- Nakamichi BX-2 $289
- Nakamichi 550 $300
- Nakamichi BX-1 $330
Current listings
Live listing data loads after the next price sync.
Search Nakamichi CR-2 on eBay → Search Nakamichi CR-2 on Reverb →Track this model
Get an email when the price drops below your target.
No spam. One email when the price hits your target. Unsubscribe anytime.