Sanyo U4 W40 Rare Vintage Cassette Deck Boombox Japan

🔷 Sanyo U4 W40 — Rare Vintage Double Cassette Boombox Japan Auto Reverse TV Sound

🎙️ Time that actually sings
Close your eyes and jump back to the 1980s. The radio glow, the click of real keys, the cassette smoothly Auto-Reversing — meet the Sanyo U4 W40 , a slim Japanese icon that blends design, mechanics and warm analog sound.

👤 If you're reading this, you get it
You're not after another Bluetooth box. You want the feel — tactile keys, real knobs, moving scales and lively stereo. Collectors, restorers or pure music lovers: this U4 W40 is for you.

🎧 What you get (besides great sound):

• Authentic analog Sanyo tone

• Double cassette : Deck A (Play), Deck B (Rec/Play) + Auto Reverse

• AM/FM radio + TV Sound mode (listen to analog TV audio back in the day)

• A true design object in rare ivory/cream finish

🧠 Model note:
Sanyo's U4 series became a long-running, Japan-market slim boombox line and a recognizable brand signature. Many portables of that era offered "TV Sound" reception of VHF television audio carriers — a very period-correct feature. Sources: JP-Wikipedia on U4 and reference on "TV Sound" in consumer radios.

📦 Size & weight:

• Dimensions (W × H × D): please ask — I'll measure before shipping

• Weight: on request

⚙️ Tech details:

• Model: Sanyo U4 W40 (Stereo Radio Double Cassette Recorder)

• Made for: Japan (unit imported from Japan)

• Era: approx. 1980s

• Power: AC 100V 50/60 Hz (JP standard) + battery operation*
  * For 220-240 V regions, a step-down transformer is required (not included).

• Service done: light maintenance — cleaned, lubricated, new belts .

• Condition: fully working; neat cosmetics.

📝 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.
⚡ 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.

📌 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.
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.

Customs Optimization (Available Upon Request):
If you are located outside of Ukraine and would like to explore options for optimizing customs duties and fees, please contact me before payment. I will review the possibilities and inform you of any available solutions.

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