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TEAC torque meters:
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m1059827940
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/s1059831530
Ludicrously high tension values but you can at least see what they look like.

M-300 calibrator:
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/x1059832440
(But if you actually want one of these, the price is no good - just order a brand-new one from Willy Hermann instead)

Homemade mirror cassette for 1000Y:
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o1059814572
(Compare to $100+ for a genuine article)
This is unnecessary if you get an M-300 or equivalent.
 

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Check out this site for audio gear:
https://www.superdigitalsound.com/

Run by a guy who used to have a recording studio/duplicating plant of his own before having to shut down. Lots of great stuff... but of course I already snapped up the best of it ::cred::
 

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Here's a Nakamichi CR-70 that was apparently officially serviced a few days ago (?!?!)
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f1064425721
Serial number is high enough that it has the EQ mod and gear drive - but the mention of "replacing the idler" in the notes is odd given that.
Seems like it had a couple capacitors swapped out (presumably "diseased" orange caps), a motor replaced, and belts replaced, as well as general cleaning.


These two sellers seem to make a habit of selling top-quality restored gear:
https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/seller/nbh01310
https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/seller/nsnet818
 

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sanctum wrote:
What makes them so expensive?
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Rarity, unusual subject matter, and beyond that I don't know because I've never gotten my hands on one yet. But they look fascinating and were written by Masaki Tsuji who is "a big deal" as they say.
 

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Interesting. Probably real since it's from a reputable seller too. I'll keep an eye on it, particularly since Japanese auctions are practically free these days due to the exchange rate.

EDIT: but I dunno, only one track? I thought this was going to be the one Kozi posted a picture of that had 4 tracks.
 

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Well I was keeping an eye on that tape, but it's already up to 87000Y so I'm not bidding.
There are 3 bidders, is anyone here one of them? XD

So here's a question for anyone and everyone: what single song could conceivably be worth $800 or so to you? What could get you to fork over that kind of money?

For me I think it would have to be something historical, like if someone discovered a new autograph manuscript by Henry Purcell of a song nobody had known about.

EDIT: It ended at 112000Y, so consider the question re-posed with $1000 instead of $800.
 
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