From Stereo (Germany) 1982, man I wish I could read this, maybe I'll install the app one of these days. It looks like the Marantz CD-330 (PMD-360 USA) is the bargain unit!
Superscope by Marantz CD-330, not as large as the Technics or JVC, maybe 3/4 of the size? Peter Vis does a nice write-up, he claims the Sony TC-152sd is better sounding, that's ok, this is still a good-looking unit and built more stoutly. While the case is plastic, it's thicker than a typical boombox and feels beefy. These are packed full of electronics and can be very intimidating for the novice repairer, it seems like whomever gets one needs to at least change out the rubber. https://www.petervis.com/Cassette_Tape_Recorders/Marantz_CD-330/Marantz_CD-330.html
