Sony WM-D6 Cassette Player

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1982 Sony WM-D6 Professional Walkman (First Edition)

Description:

Offered for sale is an exceptionally rare, first-edition 1982 Sony WM-D6 Professional (Serial #15404). This is the legendary "Green Script" version from the very first production era, highly sought after by collectors for its hand-built internal circuitry and purely analog signal path.

Provenance & Usage:

This unit has a unique "time capsule" history. I originally purchased it to complement my Nakamichi Dragon, with the intent to record high-fidelity tapes on the Dragon for travel. However, those plans never eventuated. As a result, this Walkman has seen incredibly light use—only approximately 20 cassettes have ever been played through it.

Audio Performance & Features:

• Professional Grade Head: This unit features the original Sendust and Ferrite (S&F) head—the same professional-grade head found in Sony’s full-sized field recorders of the era. It remains in immaculate condition due to the extremely low runtime.

• Pro-Grade Connectivity: Features Dual Outputs (2 Headphone Jacks and a dedicated Stereo Line Out) plus a switchable Line In / Microphone In selector. The dedicated Line Out allows for a pure signal path when connected to a home Hi-Fi system.

• The "Dragon" Connection: While the unit features Dolby B, it was chosen specifically for its musicality. Having compared it to Dolby C recordings on my Nakamichi, I consistently found Dolby B to be more natural and "alive," whereas Dolby C often felt sterile.

Condition:

• Functional: Fully operating with perfect speed stability and good audio quality.

• Cosmetic: The iconic green "Professional" and "Quartz" lettering is crisp and vibrant. Please note that the white "Normal/CrO2/Metal" and "Tape" lettering near the selector switch has partially rubbed off due to age, but green tape type Roman numerals = l, ll, and lV are still clear, so it’s pretty obvious what tape type you have selected. This helps you optimize the equalization for recording or playback. (120 or 70 ultra seconds.)

Included:

• Original Instruction Manual (An essential find for the serious collector).

• Original Genuine Leather Case with the authentic red felt lining.

• (Note: Shoulder strap is not included).

These units typically sell between $1000 and $1700. I’ve seen some go over $2000 ! Even broken ones go for $650 !

Price: $1,250 AUD (Or Best Offer)

Location: Melbourne (Pick-up or Insured Postage available)