Nakamichi LX-3 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-07, a Nakamichi LX-3 has a market value at around $385. Based on 97 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 30% over the last 92 days ($345 → $450).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $345 | $375 | — |
| 2026-08-29 | $450 | — | $380 |
| 2026-09-05 | $448 | — | $380 |
| 2026-09-12 | $448 | — | $380 |
| 2026-09-19 | $448 | — | $380 |
| 2026-09-26 | $450 | — | $385 |
| 2026-10-03 | $450 | — | $387 |
| 2026-10-10 | $450 | — | $390 |
| 2026-10-17 | $450 | — | $382 |
| 2026-10-26 | $450 | — | $382 |
| 2026-11-02 | $450 | — | $380 |
| 2026-11-07 | $450 | — | $385 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1980–1984 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 550 (1980) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,100 today |
| Market value (sold) | $385 |
Buying notes
Three-head Nakamichi with the standard Nakamichi build quality. Head condition. Request a recording to verify. Rubber replacement needed. Budget $160-250 for a full service from a Nakamichi specialist.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi LX-3. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi LX-3 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi LX-3 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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