Otari MTR-10 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Otari MTR-10 has a market value at around $172. Based on 50 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 43% over the last 90 days ($2,450 → $1,395).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $2,450 | — | — |
| 2026-08-29 | $1,425 | — | $275 |
| 2026-09-05 | $1,395 | — | $222 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,395 | — | $222 |
| 2026-09-19 | — | — | $222 |
| 2026-09-26 | — | — | $222 |
| 2026-10-03 | — | — | $222 |
| 2026-10-10 | — | — | $250 |
| 2026-10-17 | — | — | $222 |
| 2026-10-26 | — | — | $222 |
| 2026-11-02 | — | — | $195 |
| 2026-11-05 | — | — | $172 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1980–1990 |
| Type | Reel To Reel |
| Brand | Otari |
| Original MSRP | 2,000 (1980) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$7,650 today |
| Market value (sold) | $172 |
Buying notes
Professional Otari reel-to-reel. Head condition is critical. Request a recording. Professional build quality; service service documentation is available. Rubber replacement runs $200-300 at a reel specialist. Otari service parts are available through professional channels.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Otari MTR-10. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Otari MTR-10 pinch roller on eBay →
- Otari MTR-10 motor belt on eBay →
- Fresh recording tape — RTM (formerly RMGI) and ATR are the main new-production brands on Amazon →
- NAB hub adapters — needed for 10.5" reels on NAB decks (most US pro and semi-pro machines; check your manual) on Amazon →
- Splicing tape and leader on Amazon →
- Head demagnetizer — use every few hours of recording to prevent noise buildup on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for head and transport cleaning on Amazon →
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