I don't really like those dents. Makes you wonder if somebody was just throwing stuff on it. I do like my SA-9500, very solid performer and just all business.
Is the MKII version better or worse than the 9500? More control, better specs? I'd still like to find a pair of rack handles for the beastie. Just to add to it's mass.
As an addendum to this post, I found this super clean Pioneer SC-100 Preamp listed at Audio Classics this AM in the new arrivals for $149. I don't know much about Pioneer products - its just an FYI. Usually never encounter much older Pioneer stuff at AC.
how is the sa 9500 from a collectability standpoint? being new to vintage pioneers I am not sure which are sought after and what ones are passed over. I know at this point I would not trade my my 9800 for anything