Sony WA-8000 FM/MW/SW 9 Band Cassette Corder 1987 - excellent

The Sony WA-8000 is a highly versatile, vintage portable stereo radio cassette corder manufactured in Japan by Sony between 1982 and 1987. It is often categorized as a "utility" Walkman because it balances traditional cassette playback with advanced radio reception and travel clock functionalities.

Key Specifications of the Sony WA-8000

• Audio Playback: Stereo cassette playback with a physical tape type selector switch.
• Radio Tuner: Built-in 9-band analog tuner covering AM, FM, and 7 shortwave (SW) bands.
• Recording: Stereo recording functionality utilizing a built-in microphone or external microphone input.
• Travel Clock: Features an integrated digital clock with a built-in wake-up alarm and sleep timer.
• Audio Output: Includes a standard headphone jack alongside a built-in 200 mW monitor speaker.
• Power Source: Operates portably on 2 AA batteries.
• Physical Profile: Built with a plastic outer body, a viewing window to track tape movement, and a weight of roughly 560 grams.