SHARP QT-Y14 Rare Vintage Cassette Deck Boombox Japan

SHARP QT-Y14 Rare Vintage Boombox Double Cassette Auto Reverse Japan TV/FM/AM EQ

🎙️ The Time That Plays
Close your eyes and jump back to the 1980s. Tape hiss, moving meters — and in the middle of the room, the SHARP QT-Y14 . Built when quality trumped speed, it was more than a device: a symbol of taste and devotion to sound. Today it's back.

👤 If you're reading this — you get it
You're not after another Bluetooth box. You want soul: warm analog radio, solid keys, smooth knobs. For collectors, music lovers, restorers — QT-Y14 is the one.

🎧 What you get (besides sound):
• Authentic analog stereo sound
• Real knobs & sliders with a 5-band graphic EQ
• TV/FM/AM tuner with classic analog feel (TV sound UHF/VHF — a period feature)
• Double cassette with Auto Reverse for continuous play and dubbing
• A visual statement — a piece of industrial design, not just gear
• A perfect gift or stylish interior accent

🧠 Fun fact / model history:
Sharp's QT line targeted the Japanese domestic market with compact boomboxes featuring TV-sound reception and auto-reverse transports; QT-Y14 is one of those scarce Japan-domestic (100 V) variants.

📦 Size & Weight:
• Approx. 50 × 14 × 13 cm / 19.7 × 5.5 × 5.1 in (W×H×D).
• Weight: TBD (compact class).

⚙️ Tech & Condition:
• Model: SHARP QT-Y14 — stereo, double cassette, Auto Reverse, graphic EQ
• Made for Japan (Japan-domestic labeling)
• Year: mid-1980s (approx.)
• Power: AC 100 V 50/60 Hz ; step-down transformer required in 220-240 V regions (not included).
• Service: unit imported from Japan; light preventive service performed (cleaning, lubrication, belts).

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📝 Product Description (required block — unchanged)
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.
⚡ Please check and take into account the specifics of your local electrical network. If necessary, purchase a voltage adapter (not supplied).
❗ Cassettes, Reels, Vinyl records shown in the photos are for demonstration purposes only and are not included in the sale.
🔒 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.

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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.
For US buyers: Starting from August 29, 2025, all incoming parcels to the US will be subject to taxes, duties, and fees. All customs charges for US shipments will be covered by GLOBAL OPT RetroTone Lab.
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