Nakamichi CR-3A Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Nakamichi CR-3A has a market value at around $629; restored examples average $699. Based on 9 estimated sales.
Market value
$629
Typical range $300–$999 · based on 9 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 9 events · updated today · how we compute this
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Restored / serviced$699
Original retail (1987)$600 · ~$1,650 today
Specifications
| Years produced | 1987–1991 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 600 (1987) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,650 today |
| Market value (sold) | $629 |
| Restored value | $699 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi CR-3A. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi CR-3A belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi CR-3A 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 481 $199
- Nakamichi 700 $1,000
- Nakamichi LX-3 $390
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