Nakamichi CR-5 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Nakamichi CR-5 has a market value at around $300. Based on 43 estimated sales.
Market value
$300
Typical range $179–$750 · based on 43 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 43 events · updated today · how we compute this
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Original retail (1984)$900 · ~$2,800 today
Specifications
| Years produced | 1984–1988 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 900 (1984) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,800 today |
| Market value (sold) | $300 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi CR-5. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi CR-5 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi CR-5 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 581 $499.99
- Nakamichi RX-202 $510
- Nakamichi BX-300 $380
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