Hi Larry,
I bought it from Hyperjack, who quoted $380.28. This, plus $5 for priority
mail and $3 for my money order.
This is cheaper than what I would've paid if I went for Japan-Direct or
Minidisco, I can't say for sure, but I think it's a good deal.
I don't like Sony much myself. The first times I heard the sound of MD was
on R30 and R50s, but first impression wasn't good. It was probably the
supplied earbuds. By contrast, I instantly warmed up when I heard a Kenwood
J7R.
But here's why I bought the R900.
1. I'm eager to try out the LP modes.
2. I'm also interested in how Sony ATRAC differs from Sharp ATRAC, since so
many have commented that Sharp seems to add this sparkle artifact in
encoding.
3. the R900 seems to be a step forward in several ways. Hey, a RISC
processor sounds exciting :)
4. I've had a chance to play with an E80 for a few months, and have warmed
up to the typical Sony sound.
If all else fails, I still have my 831, also bought from Hyperjack. Every
opinion points to the 831 and Etymotic being an orgasmic combination :)
Leon
> From: las <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: MD: Sony MZ-R900 and other LP units
>
> Do you have a good source (price wse) for your 900?
>
> I'm still gun shy about Sony. I'd much rather buy a Sharp. I'll bet they
> have
> one out soon.
>
> Larry
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