[lini]

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Originally Posted by agile_one $1k and change.

I'm still debating with myself, whether I should tell you how much these were, when they were on sale-out over here. Was yours new or nos?

Greetings from Hannover!

Manfred / lini

 

[Jahn]

that would be the perfect transport to marry with my Melos pre-amp and DAC-ah! Black and Gold and worthy of the Sith!

 

[agile_one]

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Originally Posted by zowie Does it play with the top up?

No, The cover closes automatically in 30 seconds, or when you press Play. The CD looks like a mini lp as it spins.

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Originally Posted by lini I'm still debating with myself, whether I should tell you how much these were, when they were on sale-out over here. Was yours new or nos? Greetings from Hannover! Manfred / lini

lini ... go ahead and spill the beans if you like, or if you want to save me embarassment, shoot me a PM. It wouldn't surprise me to learn that Thorens dumped them cheaply as they closed out the CD line. As mentioned in OP, I bought on looks and perceived future rarity. This one is as new, but not NOS as there was no box or manual included.

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Originally Posted by Jahn that would be the perfect transport to marry with my Melos pre-amp and DAC-ah! Black and Gold and worthy of the Sith!

Good call, Jahn, it certainly is a looker. As Jason (jjcha) pointed out, it would be killer with classic McIntosh gear as well.

 

[Blitzula]

"Lively and forward. Perhaps a little too lively and forward!"

That's my kind of coloration.

Every weakness they list seems like something I'd enjoy! Seems like it could be good for hard rock/metal.

Post back with some thoughts, hope you like it.