This Hitachi TRK-9100 isn’t a big boombox nor is it an iconic collector’s box. But, it’s a good little entry level boombox with plenty of features. Probably its main feature is that it has two detachable speakers so it’s actually a three piece box. There are small compartments on the back of each speaker that hold the speaker connector cables.
The Hitachi TRK-9100 was made in 1983 here with the W designation and in Europe with the E designation. It’s a pretty loud box for its size though some claim it lacks in the bass department. As you can see it’s a single cassette box with a 3 band graphic equalizer, loudness and tape functions and four radio bands.
These small Hitachi’s aren’t all that popular with collectors and you can find pretty nice examples of them for around $50.00.
i got one of these (Hitachi TRK-9100E) in precise condition, my brother got it from my caterloge book back in 1984, just before he took his own life 🙁 i kept it as a momento of him, it has been wrapped up and stored in my loft.
Maggie, I had one of these between the ages of 14-17… I LOVED IT… It would mean so much to me to have one again… It was a HUGE PART OF MY TEEN YEARS. Is there any way I could convince you to sell it to me? I would do anything, in return, to honor your brother + I would be willing to give you $500 dollars. I could get it engraved and would treat it with care and never let it get scratched. I would give me such joy on a daily basis, your brother would always be remembered by me.
Thanks,
-Dan
Cincinnati, Ohio
I just bought a Hitachi TRK 9150 – looks like a military radio. Very cool look. Needs some TLC and will get it. And just ran across a GE 3-5266 in original box. The seller never used it, the box is still wrapped in cellophane
I have a hitachi trk 9000w boom box with detachable speakers bought 1983 in Japan. I can’t find another listed anywhere! Single tape deck not working but amp input and radio still sound brilliant ! Looking to sell.