Sony - WM-F1 Walkman Portable cassette player

Sony WM-F1 Walkman – 1982 – Silver – Fully functional – Serviced – With period-correct over-ear headphones For sale is a classic Sony WM-F1 FM stereo Walkman from 1982 in silver, including period-correct over-ear headphones with red ear cushions. The WM-F1 is one of Sony's early Walkman models and combines a portable stereo cassette player with built-in FM radio. With its distinctive design, it is a beautiful piece of audio history from the early 1980s. Technical condition: The Walkman has been carefully serviced and cleaned. * Drive belt renewed * Mechanisms serviced * Device thoroughly cleaned * Cassette player fully functional * FM radio works flawlessly * All controls function * A previously corroded battery contact was professionally freed from corrosion and cleaned Visual condition: The Walkman is in an age-appropriate, used condition with visible signs of use. After almost 45 years there are scratches, wear, and minor cosmetic traces. These belong to the device's history and are clearly visible in the photos. Please consider the photos as part of the condition description. Period-correct over-ear headphones: The package includes matching over-ear headphones in the classic 1980s style with red foam ear pads. * Headphones fully functional * Red ear cushions renewed * Visually a nice complement to the Walkman Technical data: * Manufacturer: Sony * Model: WM-F1 * Year of introduction: 1982 * Color: Silver * Playback: Stereo cassette player * Radio: FM/UKW stereo * Weight: approx. 350 g without batteries Contents: * Sony WM-F1 Walkman * Period-correct over-ear headphones with renewed red ear pads Conclusion: A true classic from the early days of Walkman success. The Sony WM-F1 impresses with its unmistakable design, the combination of cassette and radio, and its historical significance. Thanks to the renewed drive belt and the maintenance performed, this specimen is not only an interesting collectible but also fully functional again. A beautiful piece of Sony history for collectors and lovers of analog audio technology.

Estimate:£125.46

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