Nakamichi BX-1 Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Nakamichi BX-1 has a market value at around $340; restored examples average $330, parts units around $149.95. Based on 52 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 60 days ($197 → $195).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $197 | $375 | — |
| 2026-08-26 | $195 | $340 | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $195 | $375 | $340 |
| 2026-09-03 | $195 | $355 | $340 |
| 2026-09-07 | $195 | $338 | $340 |
| 2026-09-11 | $195 | $338 | $340 |
| 2026-09-15 | $195 | $330 | $340 |
| 2026-09-19 | $195 | $330 | $340 |
| 2026-09-23 | $195 | $330 | $340 |
| 2026-09-27 | $195 | $330 | $340 |
| 2026-10-01 | $195 | $330 | $340 |
| 2026-10-05 | $195 | $330 | $340 |
| 2026-10-06 | $195 | $330 | $340 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1982–1985 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1982) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,050 today |
| Market value (sold) | $340 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $195 |
| Restored value | $330 |
| Value vs MSRP | -35% |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi BX-1. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi BX-1 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi BX-1 pinch roller on eBay →
- TDK SA90 — Type II (high bias), works in any deck with a Type II setting on Amazon →
- Maxell UR blank cassette — Type I, reliable everyday tape on Amazon →
- Cassette head cleaner — wet-type for capstan and heads on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for transport cleaning (avoid lower concentrations) on Amazon →
- Cassette head demagnetizer — reduces noise and distortion over time on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Nakamichi CR-2 $300
- Nakamichi BX-2 $279
- Nakamichi 550 $250
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