Sanyo RD-5500M Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Sanyo RD-5500M has a market value at around $75. Based on 16 estimated sales.
Market value
$75
Typical range $59–$120 · based on 16 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 16 events · updated today · how we compute this
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Original retail (1979)$250 · ~$1,050 today
Specifications
| Years produced | 1979–1983 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Sanyo |
| Original MSRP | 250 (1979) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,050 today |
| Market value (sold) | $75 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Sanyo RD-5500M. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Sanyo RD-5500M belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Sanyo RD-5500M 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
- Sharp RT-3388 $15
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