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[jernikfra]

I'm finally selling my Onkyo X-B8 Hi-MD Micro system I bought in Japan in 2007 summer. Everything works perfect, and always has, I just only use it to wake up to the radio in the morning, which is a huge waste for such a great system. Has 76-108 Mhz FM world band tuner so the radio works perfect out side Japan. Also has digital recording level adjustment, auto CD peak search, and the best timer I have ever used, that's why I've kept it this long. Has 4 separate timers with individual day of the week settings. Has bass, treble and 2 super bass modes. Bass and treble still work when super bass is engaged. Also has subwoofer output, and you can even name Radio stations. Records in all Hi-MD and regular MD modes. You can even select to internal CD-MD recordings in analog or digital mode! Back panel has loads of inputs and outputs. Comes with remote, voltage adaptor for 120 volt use, original boxes, packaging, manuals, and 2 Hi-MD discs (1 open, 1 unopened) and one opened 74 minute regular MD. Instructions are in Japanese, but all menu functions and buttons are in English, so it is easy to use. Never had any issues using it. In perfect shape, just a bit of dust. Speakers are gloss white. No scratches or dents. MD drive was very rarely used, and mostly for playback, still has tons of life left. Unit is made in Japan, speakers in China.

http://www.minidisc....yo_X-B7+B8.html


Price is $1000 Canadian. This is not a misprint it really is $1000!

I know this seems like a lot, but someone will eventually buy it for this, so I'll just keep waking up to the radio with it every morning it until someone buys it.

I will list this on local websites also soon, bu giving members here first crack at it.

please email me direct at jeremynfraser@gmail.com or 604-288-8809.

Unit is in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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[jernikfra]

OK, The joke is over. Nobody fell for it and tried to buy it for $1000. The real price is $500. First come first serve.

[PhilippeC]

Maybe sfbp ?

[sfbp]

Having just acquired, somewhat unexpectedly, a CMT-M333NT, and still waiting to get it working, I fear I am effectively out of the market for the moment. The M333NT supports M-Crew, which increasingly I find is a key resource. The B8 unfortunately has no USB connection at all. In an ideal world I would like it but my world is not ideal at the moment.

Stephen

[Tom in RI]

Its pretty hard not to see this as in poor taste, and now why would anyone believe that $500 is the "real" price?

jernikfra, on 05 January 2012 - 12:32 AM, said:

OK, The joke is over. Nobody fell for it and tried to buy it for $1000. The real price is $500. First come first serve.

[jflaco1]

Still a considerable markup from the original $183 score at Yodobashi, hey? Good to see MD equipment more than hold its ground! Bon chance!

[sfbp]

jflaco1, on 06 January 2012 - 08:50 AM, said:

Still a considerable markup from the original $183 score

Huh? Looks like MSRP was about $800.

[jflaco1]

Out of curiosity, I googled the machine to see what it was about, and I hit the news of original purchase, the seller's pictorial. Yeah, some kind of clearance at Yodobashi, but you can check it out over here:

http://forums.sonyin...b-8w-pictorial/

I'm sure Onkyo had it initially at a much higher selling point. Looks like good kit.