Pioneer CT W606DR (european model similar to usa 616DR)

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  1. woofaki

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    Hello guys,i need your help with this one.I have a Pioneer CT W830R from 1990 that we got it new.And i have found the Pioneer CT W606DR at 160euro.Do you think that it will be a worthy upgrade from the one that i already have?
     
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    160 Euro's for the 2nd deck seems like silly money but I might be wrong. I'm in the position where I picked up most of mine in the $5-10 USD range, I did pay up for a Nakamachi 10 years ago. I know tape decks are going up in price but I'd look more at units built during 78-85 if I was going to spend that kind of money. We've discussed here before, Greece had a ton of boomboxes shipped there during the heyday, you might be able to find a higher end model with audio out to hook up to your stereo.

    Edit...So I just went to completed sales on ebay and this unit get decent money, I think I might have one similar in the shop, time to cash in. I used to leave the price tags on my stuff, can't wait to see what it's worth.
     
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    Yeah it seems that 160e is a bit too much for my budget sadly....I would most likely buy one at 120-130 or so.But now,even tho 30-40 might seem not much,i cannot afford it lol And i already have a Walkman coming that will need repair.Also found one for 90e but the guy is asking for a bank transfer and that's a risk im not willing to take.So i will most likely abandon the idea...
     
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    Too bad your not closer.... You guys must have gotten all of the boomboxes and we got all of the component decks. I was thinking of doing an inventory of my tape decks to see what I've got, I know the nice ones but I've got more stored away. I used to see them all of the time, still do but now more decks from the 90's.
     
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    Are you collecting car decks too?I recently changed my CD for a 1990 Pioneer deck KEH P8600R a Pioneer 12 CD changer plus a Pioneer hidden EQ,and an AUX box to connect an MP3 or phone etc.
     
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    I'd love to have some cool car decks but I just have a handful, one's really cool it's the Sony Music Shuttle, the only car/Walkman Player made.
     
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    Check out some reviews http://www.audioreview.com/product/other/tape-decks/pioneer/ct-w606dr.html
    For a twin deck they are full of praise.
    Having said that, for 160 Euros I would want it to be mint condition in the original box.

    p.s On the subject of car decks I saw this one
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
    in that condition go for a very low price a few days ago. I was tempted but decided it would be another thing I probably wouldn't get around to using especially since newer cars have no space for anything like that.
     
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    My Walkman (Aiwa PL 303) came today guys!! Its in an unbelievable for its age condition...its practically new not even a scratch...It has the battery too!! That ofc doesnt work,not sure if i can revive it...I need your help on this one :)
     

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