Technics RS-M55 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Technics RS-M55 has a market value at around $105. Based on 53 estimated sales.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1981–1984 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Technics |
| Original MSRP | 400 (1981) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,450 today |
| Market value (sold) | $105 |
Buying notes
Three-head Technics with Dolby B. Head condition. Request a recording to verify. Belts and pinch roller replacement needed. Budget $40-60 for rubber. Good Technics build quality. Check the transport mechanism runs smoothly at all functions.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Technics RS-M55. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Technics RS-M55 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Technics RS-M55 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
- Technics RS-M85 $115
- Technics RS-B100 $110
- Technics RS-B965 $100
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