Dopaminer
Member of the Trade: Audio Dopamine
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That's almost as good as new. Wonder if it has the dreaded channel imbalance issue..
As for tempting me, you already DID !Now i need to do something about it short of flying over to Tokyo. Getting a visa is a big hassle so despite the low fares, it's a non-starter for me LOL![]()
If you happen to swing by the shop, could you have a listen (if they allow auditions) and see if it's all fine?
Good point there. Demos should be working units without any issues...
Hey, sorry: I forgot about Japan`s ridiculous, basically racist visa issues. They recently dropped it for Thais, who can now come for 2 weeks without visa, but I guess Malaysia is still not on the list. I had to sponsor some Malaysian friends who came here for shopping, and the papers I had to sign were absurd. Considering Japan`s huge investmentst in SEA, it`s bizarre to me that they let basically any westerner waltz into the country no questions asked, but make the neighbors jump through so many hoops.
That shop, btw, is the Osaka branch; I`m in Tokyo . .
But like I said, 009s and 007s are regularly available at large discounts in either Tokyo or Osaka (I know this because I am constantly on the edge of finally entering the STAX matrix and graze the online sellers far more than is healthy). With the prices these go for overseas, I would seriously consider a trip to Japan if I were going to invest in an 009. The yen lost 30% in 2012-13 so in Japan the 009 + cheap flight + cheap hotel is less than the overseas prices, even if you biuy one new !
This one just sold for us$2400 with 6month warranty:
http://www.fujiya-avic.jp/products/detail74873.html
New they`re us$3000 or less:
http://kakaku.com/item/K0000236482/?lid=ksearch_kakakuitem_image