Vintage Japanese HiFi Audio

Sourcing Service

At Vintage Japan HiFi, not only can you purchase fully restored vintage equipment from our collection, but you can also commission us to help you track down that elusive piece of audio gear you’ve been searching for.

We charge a small service fee for sourcing, which varies based on the rarity of the item. Our research is conducted on a weekly basis, with a flat rate of US$200 for 5 days of dedicated searching. Depending on the difficulty of finding the item, we’ll provide an estimate of the time required.

How to Purchase

Depending on the condition of the HiFi gear, there are a few options available:

1. Purchase As Is

You can buy the equipment in its current condition—whether fully serviced, partially working, or even non-working. After our research, we’ll present the available options to you.

Once you’ve agreed on the purchase, you’ll need to sign a simple endorsement/commissioning service letter to make it legally binding. Full payment must be made upfront to secure the item.

We charge a 10% service fee, which covers purchasing on your behalf via our local banking services, as well as handling all communications with the Japanese seller (emails, phone calls, etc.) or managing the bidding process if the item is listed on Japan’s Yahoo Auction.

Please note, additional costs such as international bank transfers fees, currency conversion and domestic bank transfers fees to the local Japanese seller are not included and will be charged separately.

2. Purchase with Full Maintenance Service

After purchasing, you can commission Vintage Japan HiFi to perform a full maintenance or restoration service. Visit our Overhaul/Restoration section to learn more about this option. Once the service is complete, we’ll ship the gear to you directly from Japan. Depending on your location, you may need a step-down transformer to use the equipment.

3. Direct Purchase & Shipping

If the HiFi gear is already in good working condition with a service history and doesn’t need repairs, or if you’d rather handle restoration yourself, we’ll simply ship the unit to you once it’s purchased. It’s that easy!

We’re excited to help you find the perfect system—let’s talk!