Yamaha DX1 + 2 Voice ROM Cartridges ✅RARE Vintage from 80s Synthesizer ✅ Excellent Condition ✅ Cleaned & Fully Checked ✅ Worldwide Shipping ✅LEGEND LIKE ROLAND JUPITER 8 - Yamaha CS80 - Waldorf Wave -

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Hey and thank you for visiting my shop and for your interest in this synthesizer! Every instrument in my shop comes from my private collection and is treated with the highest level of care. My mission is simple: you receive a vintage instrument that performs flawlessly, not a "fixer-upper."

Before any item is listed, it undergoes a rigorous, multi-stage inspection by our technician. I know my prices reflect a premium compared to "as-is" listings, but this is a deliberate choice. When you buy from me, you are investing in a fully verified, professionally serviced, and risk-free collector’s item that is ready for the studio the moment you plug it in. You avoid the hidden repair bills and frustration that often accompany cheaper, unverified gear.

💎 Why You Invest in Quality

My pricing directly reflects the extensive time, technical expertise, and premium materials required to deliver an investment-grade instrument. Here is exactly what is included in your purchase:

• 🛡️ Double Technical Verification: Every instrument undergoes a comprehensive checkup before being listed. To guarantee perfection, the entire unit is tested again right before it is packed. Any component replacement, calibration, or display upgrade is handled by specialists so you receive a turn-key, flawless instrument.
• 📦 Premium Custom Packaging: Vintage electronics are fragile and irreplaceable. To ensure 100% safety during international transit, we do not use standard shipping methods. We spend hours custom-building heavy-duty, multi-layered packaging or bespoke wooden crates. This professional-grade preparation guarantees that your investment arrives in the exact condition described.
• 🚀 Worldwide Fastest FREE Shipping: I believe in delivering excellence to your doorstep without extra costs. Every purchase includes expedited, fully insured worldwide shipping at no additional charge, ensuring your instrument arrives as quickly and safely as possible.
• ⚡ Power & Global Connectivity: My instruments are configured for EU 230V. If requested, I can perform a free internal voltage conversion where technically possible. If not, I recommend a high-quality external step-up transformer (approx. $50). This is the preferred, risk-free solution for 90% of my international customers, allowing you to power multiple EU-spec devices simultaneously without compromise.
• 📑 Customs & Import Optimization: International shipping often brings unexpected financial burdens. Our dedicated logistics team reviews each shipment individually to prepare customs declarations strategically. This compliant, professional approach helps minimize or entirely avoid unnecessary import fees and taxes for you.
• ✅ Transparency & Peace of Mind: I document the entire process and prioritize full professional transparency. You avoid the hidden risks, dirty interiors, and immediate repair costs that often come with cheaper 'as-is' listings from private sellers.

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🎹 Information about the Item for Sale

I am offering a Yamaha DX1, the absolute crown jewel of FM synthesis and one of the rarest, most prestigious synthesizers ever produced. Limited to only about 140 units worldwide, the DX1 is the elite flagship of the DX series, featuring two independent 6-operator FM engines housed in a massive, handcrafted Brazilian rosewood case. The sound is incredibly deep, wide, and professional due to its superior balanced XLR outputs and high-quality internal components. This particular unit stands out because it comes with two original Voice ROM cartridges, providing a massive library of legendary factory sounds.

Technically, this Yamaha DX1 is in excellent condition and everything works perfectly without exception. All 73 weighted keys with polyphonic aftertouch, the extensive LED displays, sliders, and buttons have been checked and cleaned, ensuring reliable and smooth performance. Optically, the instrument remains in a very well-preserved overall condition, with the rosewood finish giving it a unique and elegant vintage appearance that looks as stunning as it sounds.

Please note: this listing includes the instrument itself, the power cable, and 2 Voice ROM cartridges. No additional accessories such as a stand or flight case are included unless explicitly stated.

⚙️ Specifications

• Type: Digital FM Flagship Synthesizer

• Manufacturer: Yamaha

• Model: DX1

• Era: 1980s (1983)

• Keyboard: 73 weighted wooden keys (with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch)

• Sound generation: Dual 6-operator FM synthesis

• Polyphony: 32 voices (Dual/Split modes)

• Controls: Extensive LED parameter displays and physical sliders

• Accessories: Includes 2 original Voice ROM cartridges

• Special feature: Handcrafted rosewood case and balanced XLR outputs

• Sound character: Lush, wide, crystal-clear, and iconic FM luxury tone

The Yamaha DX1 is appreciated for its status as the ultimate FM synthesizer and its incredible tactile interface, making it the most desirable piece for serious collectors and high-end studios worldwide.

📹 Video Before & After Purchase

Any interested buyer is welcome to request a video demonstration of the instrument.

Additionally, each buyer receives a detailed functional check video before shipping, so you can see and hear your Yamaha DX1 in operation. If any issue is discovered during the inspection, the instrument is immediately handed over to our technician.

💲 Prices

It is very important that my instruments go into good hands.

• Price proposals are welcome

• If you are seriously interested, feel free to make an offer

• Reasonable proposals will always be considered

⚠️ Information

• All instruments come from my private collection

• The collection is continuously updated

• Each instrument is cleaned, tested, and carefully prepared for sale

• Instruments are protected against dust and damage

📦 Secure Packaging

• The instrument is carefully packed to ensure safe transport

• Multiple protective layers are used

• Fully insured shipping

💢 Shipping

• Best, fastest, and safest shipping option selected depending on destination

• Fully insured shipping

• Export documentation included if required

⚡ Power and Connection

• EU power connection

• Non-EU buyers can use a suitable adapter or voltage converter if needed

💯 Your Advantages

✅ Professionally checked instruments

✅ Tested and cleaned

✅ Worldwide insured shipping

✅ Export documents included

✅ Verified seller

✅ Secure payment

✅ Animal-Free & Non-Smoking Household

⛔ What are you waiting for!?

The Yamaha DX1 is a breathtaking and unique masterpiece of synthesizer history — ready for your studio or collection 😉