Very interesting. I would probably never hear one either. Based on the looks and functionality, it looks to be more of a competition to Yamaha CX-1 than to a C-1.I dare to challenge that with a Kenwood L-1000C (except for its looks )
But the C-1 has such a historical legacy and unobtanium status that we got to have one
And it is good of course, after the necessary revamp works
Reading this thread: http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/kenwood-l-1000-series-strongly-overhyped
Not sure I have seen similar opinions about the C-1....But now you made me curious about the Kenny