AIWA HS-J9 / HS-J09 / HS-J600 Part I

HS-J9 / HS-J09 / HS-J600

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More Features than Many Component yet.

 1986 The HS-J9 is the newest marvel of Aiwa's quality miniaturization technology, giving you every feature imaginable in an advanced headphone stereo system. And to match the versatility of these great features, the HS-J9A version is equipped with AlWA's RB-104 AC Adapter/Battery Recharger system for convenient, economical operation. For a headphone stereo with all the features, look no further!

Rare HS-J9 First Edition

Auto Reverse Stereo Recording

This feature allows recording on both sides of a tape without the need to stop and turn the tape over. At the end of the second side, the Auto-Stop feature automatically stops the tape. Record from the built-in AM/FM stereo tuner while you listen, or record live sound through the supplied one-point stereo microphone that plugs directly into the MIC jack. The proper recording level is set automatically.

Sensitive AM/FM/TV Stereo Reception

TV Reception With AM/FM Tuner

The built-in AM/FM/TV stereo tuning section pulls in stations clearly with maximum fidelity. The FM stereo/mono switch enables clearer reception of weak or distant stations.


5-band Graphic Equalizer Sound Control

5 Band Graphic Equalizer

The 5-band graphic equalizer enables wide ±10dB control.  Get better sound from every tape you play. Boost the bass, bring up the mid-range, add more sparkle to the treble, or control any sounds in between. The five slider switches enable control of the sound centering on the; 100Hz, 330Hz, 1kHz, 3.3kHz, and 10kHz frequencies.

Dolby B for Clear Playback

Dolby B Noise Reduction

The Dolby B* switch enables proper playback of tapes recorded with this popular Noise Reduction. 

 *Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the DD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Unique Rechargeable Station

Rechargeable Battery System (HS-J9)

The HS-J9 isn't just high-tech, it's also highly economical to enjoy thanks to the supplied RB-104 Rechargeable Battery system which also functions as an AC adapter. A full 8-hour charge gives you two hours of playback, and batteries can be recharged over 500 times. 

NOTE: RB-104 is supplied with HS-J9 as standard while the US and European models are optional.

All this plus:

• 3-Way Auto Reverse Playback

• Compatible with rechargeable Ni-cad batteries

• Auto-stop operation during Rec & Play; silent off in FF & Rew

• Metal /(CrO2)/Normal tape selector for Playback

• Anti-rolling mechanism

• High-fidelity folding type headphones

HS-J9 With Accessories: RB104, Rechargeable batteries, OnePoint Mic, PVC Case, Earphones, and HP-M11 foldable European Headphones  

         

AIWA HS-J600 Boxed US Version                             AIWA HS-09 Boxed European Version
English titles only on the box                                            English/French titles on the box
                                                        

AIWA HS-J09 Owners manual

~~Catalogs and brochures~~

AIWA HS-J9/R9 Japanese Catalog 
October 1986 

AIWA HS-J9/R9 Japanese Catalog
June 1986

HS-09, 1986 English European Catalog

AIWA HS-J600 - US English Catalog May 1986

AIWA HS-09 Excerpt from the 1986 English Catalog

Rare 1986 Japanese magazine Advertisement; price Tag:￥36,800

Optional Accessories from the Japanese Catalog. Top right: BC-10 External Battery Pack.

Aiwa America Inc. 1986 Rare Promotional magazine advertisement. (note: the unit illustrated is not the actual model [probably a prototype]. The model type should be HS-J600 (clearly visible in the Ad.) However, the Japanese "Cassetteboy" logo is still Present).

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Gallery
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Left: AIWA HS-J600 Black & White.       Right: AIWA HS-J9 Red & Green Very Rare Units


AIWA HS-J9 Cezanne style Painting


AIWA HS-J9 - Left: Green Tourqize & Red.        Right: Blue & Pink. Rare Japanese units

HS-J9 Pink with Red Carrying case                   HS-J9 Early Black With black Case

AIWA HS-J9 Right: Top Tuner Section.                            Left: Tape operation section

1986 Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price:

JAPAN HS-J9: ￥36,800

US HS-J600: $160

UK HS-J09: £140

2016 Estimated market value:

(For Boxed Unit)

Boxed: $300~450*

HS-J9 Unit: $150

HS-J09 Unit: $70

HS-J600 Unit: $90~70

Color Availability:

*Availability color list is from common to very rare colors are as follows:

- The HS-J09/600 Black is the most common. 

White/Metallic silver units are less common. 

- The HS-J9 Black is the most common. 

all other colors are quite rare in this order:

1. White  2. Red  4. Pink  5. Blue  6. Tourqize. the last two are very scarce.

Bottom line:

PROS: Practically a stereo system to go. Sophisticated & Stylish, Excellent Sound, EQ, High Output level, Recording, well designed, Internal Hi-Quality Parts. 

CONS: No Dolby C, Some budget plastic parts.

The HS-J9 is a 5 Star Winner

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