Thanks for the additional replies. The unit I found is not on FleaBay. It is local to me as is the electronics repair shop that seller said did the work. The repair shop is legitimate. I am suppose to be getting additional photos and a copy of the work done sometime today. Being local saves the cost of shipping as well as the stress and trauma of a bad shipping scenario. Seller has even offered to bring it down to the city (he is up in the hills) and let me hook it up to my system, in my space to audition. He may be a flipper. He may be an axe murder too. (Warning Will Robinson! Warning!!!!) I will engage the seller in conversational exchange to get a better feel for what and who I am dealing with.
Interesting story you have there
@Raven50. I’m sure we are all waiting to see this unit that has crossed your path. I’m sure you will enjoy it.
Buying used vintage equipment is a lot like buying used vintage cars. I have been to my fair share of Mecum and Barrett Jackson auto auctions, and I can tell you that after those cars cross the block on TV, the real action starts. I have seen countless buyers being disappointed with their new to them winning bid. Cars not starting, cars starting but not running well, keys not working, tow trucks picking up, knobs falling off, doors not closing after opening, etc, etc, etc. The list, like the bids go on. It truly is something to watch. If you ever get the opportunity to go to one of those auctions do so. Watch the car roll off the TV stage and the new owner follow it to the back all grins. Most leave happy, some will be disappointed. It’s the same with this vintage stereo gear.
Sure, I could take my $1,000 - double it, go down to BeastBuy and plunk down that hard earned cash on something that everyone else has. Bring it home, hook it up and be happy with it The new gear. What would be missing is the beauty, the sonics, the legendary history of vintage silver face beauty.
More as I get it.