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Can anyone give me an idea about what a Tascam 32 in excellent condition is worth?
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You can get a good idea by checking the auctions (both current, and completed) on Ebay. The 32 was a very popular model in its time (that time being mostly the 1980's), and I imagine Teac/Tascam sold a ton of them, as they were more affordable than the higher level two tracks, Tascam 42 and 52, just as the eight track recorder, Tascam 38 was less expensive than the 48 & 58.I noticed the 32 was in still in the Tascam product catalog well into the 90's, though I wonder if the company actually manufactured any as late as that time. Perhaps they were available as excess in Inventory.
Tascam used to have a website with an Analog forum, but I seem to recall it was done away with rather abruptly with no explanation given. A shame. But the site www.tapeop.com has a forum where some analog enthusiasts hang out.
I still have one. Used it in thestudio for demos 20 years ago, ended up buying the same machine three years ago which I now use for bass/drums tracks. A great machine and a very solid unit. I paid 400 dollars for it with the cart to hold it and effects
If by "excellent" you mean that all of the electromechanical functions are in perfect working order and the cosmetics are in good condition with no major scratches, markings, or blemishes, we are looking at a ballpark resale value of around $650-$800. Throw in any flaws-cosmetic or function, depending on the severity and the value can drop significantly.Even though the T-32 is a rugged, built-to-last deck, it IS a half track rather "Plain-Jane" machine. Quarter track stereo is where most of the (resale) action is. That's what people want. And that's why "lesser" decks in comparable condition (such as the Akai GX-646, Teac X-1000R, etc) often sell for far more. Most people who would want or need a pro 2T deck probably already have one. Also keep in mind that many "pro" decks have a reputation for being rather worn, beat up, and in poor working and cosmetic condition with little or no uselful life left in them by the time they reach the Ebay and Audiogon markets. This is no doubt in part due to the very demanding nature of studio recording and the fact that the people who used them likely didn't actually pay for them-and thus-had no respect for them. So needless to say, if you have a T-32 and it's in like or near new condition, you should definitely get the upper end of my previously mentioned values should you choose to sell it.
Thank you X-2000R! Do you know what the T-32 sold for new?
Last time I priced them new was in about 1998. The MSRP was about $2300.
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