⏳ NOT JUST A CASSETTE — A DISAPPEARING FORMAT
This is not just an audio cassette.
It is an original physical medium from the era when tape quality, shell engineering and recording precision truly mattered.
TDK MA-R 46 is a genuine representative of the analog golden age, produced before digital standardization and designed for high-accuracy recording.
📉 Discontinued decades ago
📈 Demand among collectors and audiophiles continues to grow
🎯 WHO THIS LOT IS FOR
✔️ vintage media collectors
✔️ audiophiles who value premium metal tapes
✔️ owners of high-end cassette decks
✔️ physical media investors
💎 COLLECTOR VALUE — FACTS
🔒 Original TDK release — not a reissue
🌍 Regional version: Japan
🏭 Discontinued — no modern equivalents
📦 Condition above average for its age (see photos)
🧮 MA-R series metal cassettes in such condition appear very rarely on the market.
📊 The market consistently values: — Japanese releases
— Metal tapes
— NOS / Near Mint condition
🎧 WHAT YOU GET
🎼 true high-grade analog recording quality
📀 original factory metal magnetic tape
🎨 iconic MA-R series design
🧩 a genuine collectible audio artifact
🎁 a unique gift for audio enthusiasts
📚 HISTORY / INTERESTING FACT
The TDK MA-R series is widely regarded as one of the most advanced metal cassette lines ever produced and was positioned as a flagship reference-grade tape for premium cassette decks.
📦 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
📏 Format: Compact Cassette
⏱️ Playing time: 46 minutes
📌 Condition: Sealed / NOS — see photos
⚠️ Condition is honestly described and confirmed by high-quality photos.
⚙️ TECHNICAL DETAILS
Model: TDK MA-R 46
Series: MA-R
Country of manufacture: Japan
Approx. year: 1980s
Tape type: Metal
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✅ 30-day description accuracy guarantee
📦 Professional packaging for international shipping
🚨 IMPORTANT FOR COLLECTORS
Items like this:
❌ are no longer produced
❌ are not reissued
❌ are steadily disappearing from the market
👉 Once this lot is sold, finding another example in similar condition may be very difficult.
📝 Product Description
Please see the pictures of the products for more details about the condition of the products.
Fully tested. In working condition. Please inspect all images for condition reference.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
🔒 Warranty
All buyers are granted a 30-day Global OPT warranty on product functionality.
Before sending, you receive a control test video to check the functionality, cosmetic condition, and the quality of the packaging.
Should any issues arise, you can contact us for post-warranty support and repair services.
For an additional fee, you can opt for an extended warranty of 6 or 12 months. Please reach out to discuss details and pricing.
📦 Shipping
The item will usually be shipped within 2-3 business days after your full payment has been received.
I will send you the tracking number once your order has been dispatched.
The items are shipped from Ukraine.
Standard shipping: approximately 10 working days.
📌 Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
I will try my best to reduce the risk of customs duties.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.
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