Roland MT32 sound module

[dmiffo]

Hi

I have a Roland MT32 sound module that I purchased new in the 1980s. I no longer have a need for it and wondering what it is worth. I'm located in Sydney Australia.

 

[Plasma]

Depends on the condition. If you have the box and manual in good shape, probably close to $300 USD.

 

[Timo W.]

Also depends on the revision - early or later model. And of course if it is still working!

 

[dmiffo]

Depends on the condition. If you have the box and manual in good shape, probably close to $300 USD.

Thank you for your reply.

I don't have the box or the original power supply, but the mt32 is in good condition.

 

[dmiffo]

Also depends on the revision - early or later model. And of course if it is still working!

Yes, still working but not sure on the version. I have attached photos of the unit and serial number so hopefully someone can provide an idea. Thanks again.

 

[jafir]

That’s the original version. The later version has a headphone jack too.

Here is an example photo from the internet.

Also there are different ROM versions, but I assume those can be upgraded pretty easily.

 

[dmiffo]

That’s the original version. The later version has a headphone jack too.

Here is an example photo from the internet. View attachment 1252177

Also there are different ROM versions, but I assume those can be upgraded pretty easily.

Thanks Jafir
Would people be interested in .you one? And if so, what would it be worth here in Australia?

 

[VERAULT]

I too am curious what the going price/selling price for a working MT 32 is now. I have a couple I dont use as well. I assume early versions but I will have to double check.

 

[SiriusHardware]

Although $300 USD sounds like a lot I remember that mine cost around £450 GPB when I bought it brand new and that was an enormous amount of money / proportion of my monthly wage at the time. Even if they were selling for well over £1000 GBP now I still wouldn't be getting my money back, relatively speaking.

Mine and its box (still with polystyrene inserts) are both in fair condition with the original Roland branded PSU - I think mine must be the 'early' version though as I can't recall ever having used the headphone socket - I probably would have, if it had one.

 

[jafir]

Thanks Jafir
Would people be interested in .you one? And if so, what would it be worth here in Australia?

I wouldn’t be able to hazard a guess for Australia values, but both versions of the MT-32 are desirable in my opinion. I think most vintage gamers would like either version of Mt-32 and also a sound canvas.

Good luck with your sale!

 

[SiriusHardware]

Just looking at completed / sold listings for MT-32s on the USA ebay.com site they seem typically to go for between $150 and sometimes over $300. I didn't dig too much into the detail but presumably the more expensive ones were in nicer condition and-or boxed or the seller hit lucky and there were ten people looking on the day he listed it. Sometimes that just happens. I ignored those which had been offered on ebay.com from outside the USA (from Japan, for example) because that would have hiked the price to a USA buyer.

 

[wperko]

Hi,

Sell it on Reverb.com ... I've sold several of my old synth modules there, usually within a couple of weeks. Be sure to include 10% or more to cover some of the Reverb fees. Start high, and make sure the general info section say's: "Make an offer" ...