Yamaha T-2 for 1499 Euros/$1958.29 anyone?

[Nick_G]

Audio Extasa have a Yamaha T-2 FM tuner for sale at 1499 Euros, or $1958.29:

http://www.audio-extasa.eu/yamaha-t2-stereoukwtuner-p-721.html?language=en

I thought $800 a couple of years ago was pricey enough. Oh, and this is before VAT, which I think is 20%!

The bit that made me laugh is this bit of blurb:

"Condition: Technically: working perfectly, optically: with a few scratches on the upper side of the housing (therefore inexpensive)."

This has got to be a mistake though as they also have a Wega Lab Zero tuner in similar condition for 1279 Euros, less than the T-2.

I'd love to know how they work out their prices.

Regards,
Nick

 

[sony6060]

No deal. I'll spend money on a Sansui TU-9900 because it looks so good. For great audio, any tubed Fisher will do.

 

[KiM3Ce]

I think they read all the positive things Nick has posted about the T-2 and priced accordingly . I haven't seen one under $350 on Ebay.

 

[Nick_G]

LOL I do wonder if they have been reading the forums.

It is true though, I think only a serious mega-buck classic would beat it for sound quality. It just sounds more alive and vivid than any other tuner I've tried. This is with pretty basic equipment too, nothing fancy, as I'm an audiophile on a budget. A guy who runs a classic hi-fi website thinks it might be a better tuner than the CT-7000, and he's not the only one who has told me this.

Still, Audio Extasa need to knock several hundred Euros off that list price! If not, it'll be sitting there a long time.

Regards,
Nick

 

[LexDM3]

There's a T-2 on CL in my town for $175

Save a few bucks (or Euros) and look at this one. I have no affiliation with this. And no need for any more tuners!

 

[KiM3Ce]

Alas the Arlington MA seller will not ship. Too bad, sounds like it has some good modifications.