Nakamichi 582z 79-81

Nakamichi 582Z Discrete Head Cassette Deck – Professionally Serviced – Rare & Excellent Condition

Up for sale is a Nakamichi 582Z Discrete Head Cassette Deck with Dolby B & C Noise Reduction. This is a rare and highly sought-after vintage Nakamichi, produced from approximately 1979–1981.

The original price of this deck was approximately $1,250 in 1979, which is equivalent to roughly $5,767 in today's dollars—a reflection of how premium Nakamichi equipment was at the time and now. 

This particular unit has been professionally serviced by Leader TV in Rochester, NY. It received new belts and rollers, and all functions have been tested and confirmed to be working properly.

The 582Z is now approximately 45 years old, so please examine all photos carefully. It shows only minimal signs of age and use and is in excellent overall condition for its age.

Features & Condition:

• Nakamichi 582Z Discrete Head cassette deck
• Dolby B & C Noise Reduction
• Original 1979 price: approximately $1,250
• Approximately $5,767 in today's dollars
• Professionally serviced by Leader TV in Rochester, NY
• New belts and rollers installed
• All functions tested and working
• Rare model produced circa 1979–1981
• Minimal cosmetic wear for its age
• Excellent overall condition

This is a rare opportunity to own a properly serviced Nakamichi 582Z. It would be difficult to find another example in better overall condition.

Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition of the unit.

Nakamichi 582Z

Specifications

Type: 3-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B, C

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz  (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 72dB  (dolby C)

Wow and Flutter: 0.05%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%

Input: 50mV (line)

Output: 1V (line)

Dimensions: 500 x 130 x 350mm

Weight: 8.3kg

 PROFESSIONAL PACKAGING & SHIPPING WILL BE DONE BY CHASROCK SERVICES

Chasrock Services is proud to be ISTA 6-FEDEX-A Protocol Certified.

This is an earned certification for the professional packaging and shipment of electronics. Our certification allows us to safely package and ship electronics in packages weighing up to 150 lbs.

The certification is earned through rigorous testing at the FedEx Packaging Laboratory in Collierville, Tennessee. Packages are subjected to demanding testing, including:

• Shock Test: 10 random drops from 30 inches
• Compression Test: Approximately 976.94 lbs. of pressure
• Vibration Test: 45 minutes on a vibration table

Packages must successfully pass the testing without damage to the product, either cosmetically or functionally.

Your Nakamichi 582Z will be professionally double-boxed and completely surrounded with protective foamto provide maximum protection during shipping.

Yes, professional shipping and packaging costs a little more. However, vintage electronics such as this are fragile, valuable, and often irreplaceable. The extra time, materials, and care are well worth it to help ensure that your deck arrives at your home or business safe and undamaged.

We don't just ship it—we take the time to package it properly.