Sanyo RD-5500M Value & Price History
The Sanyo RD-5500M trades thinly on eBay, so there's no reliable current market value. It sold new for $250 in 1979 (about $1,050 in today's dollars). Comparable cassette decks with live data: the Sharp RT-3388 at around $19, the Sony TC-K61 at around $225, the Nakamichi BX-1 at around $340.
No qualifying eBay listings in the latest price sync — the Sanyo RD-5500M trades thinly. Use the anchors below and the live eBay search to gauge the market.
- Sharp RT-3388 $19
- Sony TC-K61 $225
- Nakamichi BX-1 $340
Specifications
| Years produced | 1979–1983 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Sanyo |
| Original MSRP | 250 (1979) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,050 today |
Original MSRP: $250 (roughly $1,050 in today's dollars)
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 $19
- Sony TC-K61 $225
- Nakamichi BX-1 $340
Current listings
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