A pretty nice panasonic here digital analog snyth tuning,auto reverse,XBS system,Auto tape selector,Dolby NRS just missing the belt clip

that is the player that got me started collecting cassettes several years ago. it was a 3.00 thrift store buy that never worked well because it had been dropped. for some reason this has a slightly better sound than it's brothers and sisters. i don't know why but it also is a bit simpler to hit the right button. i found another one to replace it so i am set again. the drawback to me is the insides. it would be a very hard job to change a belt. the belts seem to be holding up very well for the age. i think the cost was around $125.00 when they came out.

Hi rerooted,sound quality is quite nice.this one seem's to be in a full function state and to hear,that model got you started on your way is really cool,the first one that got me was the Koss Music box,from there on in it's been a great journey.

i can't believe how much i've learned in the years since then. as far as missing that belt clip the 450 @ 520 models use the same belt clip. they are slightly advanced in there design but the sound isn't quite as good for some reason.

Thank'for that info,hopefully i'll find one of those panasonic's in my hunt.