🔷 AIWA CS-WX500 — Rare Vintage Cassette Boombox Retro Japan Serviced

🎙️ Time That Still Plays
Close your eyes and step back into the golden era of Japanese audio engineering.
The AIWA CS-WX500 is not just a boombox — it is a statement of power, design, and true analog character. Built during a time when sound quality mattered more than trends, this model delivers an authentic listening experience that modern devices simply cannot replicate.

👤 If you're reading this — you already know
You're not looking for a Bluetooth speaker.
You're looking for soul, mechanics, weight, and warmth.
The CS-WX500 is made for collectors, audiophiles, and those who appreciate real sound and timeless design.

🎧 What you get (beyond sound):
🎼 Rich, powerful analog audio
🎛 Full-size mechanical buttons and controls
📻 Smooth analog radio tuning
🧩 A bold visual statement — not just audio gear, but design
🎁 A carefully selected, serviced vintage time capsule

This unit traveled a long way, was selected from multiple candidates, professionally serviced, and only then approved for sale. This is not just vintage — it's preserved history.

🧠 Model history / collector insight:
The WX series was developed by AIWA as part of their high-performance portable lineup, focusing on power, advanced features, and striking design. The CS-WX500 is especially appreciated among collectors for its solid construction, expressive sound signature, and the heritage of AIWA as one of Japan's most respected audio brands during the 1980s.

📦 Dimensions & Weight:
📏 Size (W × H × D):
Metric: approx. 60 × 20 × 15 cm
Imperial: approx. 23.6 × 7.9 × 5.9 in

⚖️ Weight:
Metric: approx. 6.5 kg
Imperial: approx. 14.3 lbs

⚙️ Technical Information:
Model: AIWA CS-WX500
Made in: Japan
Year: Approx. mid-1980s
Power supply: AC 100V (Japan standard)
⚠ Step-down voltage transformer required for 220-240V regions
Plug type: JP / US (EU adapter required)

🛠 Condition & Service:
✔ Fully functional
✔ Professionally serviced (preventive maintenance completed)
✔ All functions tested
✔ Cosmetic condition exactly as shown in photos

📝 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 ORT 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 the USA, Poland and 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 ORT.

🌍 Worldwide Delivery Available
I have extensive experience shipping fragile vintage audio equipment to any point on the planet.
This listing already includes shipping options for the most common destinations.
If you do not see your country listed — contact me for a personalized solution.

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