this bad. what do you think about the whole MD and Hi-MD-resource in Japan? I`m ask about new and used devises. do really buy in your country R50 in good condition or new NH1 now? and what about other MD-brands: Panasonic, Kenwood, Sharp, Victor? they produse great MD-players too. I`m notice that Net MD Sharp IM-DR80 disappeared from auctions.yahoo.co.jp and there is only it clone from kenwood.