[Skylab]

What did the HE-90 cost when it was in production?  I'm curious as to how much of an "unobtanium" premium that represents.
 
TIA.

 

[El_Doug]

New, the HE90/HEV90 combo cost $15k.  the $8k he is asking for is perfectly normal (in fact, judging by some audiogon sales, this is a relative bargain )

 

[Skylab]

Thanks Doug.  I've had excellent dealings with Larry, I was just curious as to what the market price of fish was
 

 

[cantsleep]

i sold one for 7500ish a while ago so 8k sounds pretty reasonable.

 

[Happy Camper]

Wow!
 
To this mortal, that is a lot of money on a hobby until I think of the price of cars, boats, planes, etc. I then realize why there were only so many made and the purpose. An industry statement only now being equaled. Reminds me of the Nakamichi Dragon and McIntosh amps in their era.
 
So 8 large is for bragging rights in the headphone galaxy.
 

 

[vvanrij]

Don't drop it!!

 

[Uncle Erik]

Seems a fair price. Still, I'd rather pick up a used Ducati for that sum. That would be slightly more exciting.

 

[Skylab]

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Seems a fair price. Still, I'd rather pick up a used Ducati for that sum. That would be slightly more exciting.

LOL!  Nice one.  Yeah, having trouble getting my arms around spending that much for these (or any headphone), although I confess when I first saw them I was sort of tempted, knowing that the chances to own a really great condition pair are slim.  I bought the pair of NOS AKG K340's Larry was selling, and they truly were NOS - amazing condition.  So this sort of briefly tempted me - until I remembered I still have to send both my kids to college...

 

[leberserkfury]

do you have a link to the for sale ad, by any chance?

 

[AudioCats]

I just checked audiogon, couldn't find it. Probably sold already.

 

[ianmedium]

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Seems a fair price. Still, I'd rather pick up a used Ducati for that sum. That would be slightly more exciting.

So this sort of briefly tempted me - until I remembered I still have to send both my kids to college...

They will understand! I heard these many years ago and I can still remember the effect they had on me and that was in the days when I had a fairly high end home set up to compare them to! I just wish the way I lead my life now allowed me a home headphone set up. I would be all over these and hang the expense!

 

[fenixdown110]

The fact that you had to put HE90's and your kids on a scale is already disturbing.

JK
 
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LOL!  Nice one.  Yeah, having trouble getting my arms around spending that much for these (or any headphone), although I confess when I first saw them I was sort of tempted, knowing that the chances to own a really great condition pair are slim.  I bought the pair of NOS AKG K340's Larry was selling, and they truly were NOS - amazing condition.  So this sort of briefly tempted me - until I remembered I still have to send both my kids to college...

 

[wink]

http://www.headphile.com/page7.html 
 
Deal 12...... SOLD
 

 

[fenixdown110]

We can only hope they found a good new home.

 

[vvanrij]

Somebody probably sold one of his kids to get them.
 
 
 
 
I'v been watching too much 'Matroesjka's