Sharp - GF-535 Searcher XL Portable cassette player

# SHARP GF-535 “The Searcher XL” Vintage Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder

## Description

Offered here is the iconic **SHARP GF-535 “The Searcher XL”**, a large and distinctive Japanese vintage stereo radio cassette recorder from the classic era of 1980s boomboxes.

The GF-535 is particularly impressive because of its enormous size, bold design, large chrome speaker grilles and highly distinctive analog level meters. It is a striking example of Japanese vintage audio equipment and an excellent addition to any collection of classic boomboxes, vintage electronics or Japanese hi-fi equipment.

The GF-535 features a powerful **2-way, 4-speaker system**, consisting of two large 20 cm woofers and two 5 cm tweeters. Its impressive front panel, large VU-style level meters and numerous controls give it the unmistakable appearance of a classic high-end portable stereo from its era.

The cassette deck supports Compact Cassette tapes and features a soft-touch mechanism. The unit also incorporates an **APSS-XL automatic program search system**, allowing the listener to search for individual songs on a cassette.

Another distinctive feature is its extensive connectivity. The GF-535 provides microphone and external audio input connections and was designed to offer more versatility than a simple portable cassette player.

## Main Features

- Brand: SHARP
- Model: GF-535
- Series designation: The Searcher XL
- Type: Vintage Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder Boombox
- Compact Cassette player recorder
- APSS-XL automatic program search system
- -way, 4-speaker system
- 2 × 20 cm woofers
- 2 × 5 cm tweeters
- Large analog level meters
- Built-in AM/FM radio tuner
- Microphone input
- External audio inputoutput connections
- Battery operation possible with 10 × D-size batteries
- AC power operation

## Specifications

Approximate dimensions:

- Width: 67.7 cm
- Height: 32.6 cm
- Depth: 16.9 cm

Weight:

- Approx. 8.5 kg without batteries

The GF-535 is an exceptionally large and substantial boombox, measuring almost 68 cm in width. Its size, distinctive styling and large speaker system make it especially appealing to collectors of Japanese vintage audio equipment.

## Condition
* Tested and fully functional.
* Tape playback, fast-forward, and rewind work properly.
* Radio reception has been tested and works well.
* Please note that we have not been able to verify all other detailed functions and performance specifications.