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Angeboten wird „Sony CDP-X3000“ von Sony als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „CD Player“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3494303897 endet am 13.09.2026 um 18:48 Uhr.
The €650 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the €232 75th percentile and nearly double the €110 median for 325 recent EUR listings of this model. While the listing notes “good” condition, that state alone doesn’t justify a price nearly €418 higher than the top quartile; even the rare ES variant (CDP-X3000ES) typically trades around €400 in used markets, making this €650 tag steep for a standard CDP-X3000.
That doesn’t mean it’s worthless—the CDP-X3000 is well-regarded for its top-loading, fixed-optics design that mimics an analog turntable’s smooth disc engagement, and it was a premium model at its ¥60,000 (€400) launch in 1996. If this unit is truly original-owner, includes the remote and original box, and has been serviced, it could still be a timing-dependent opportunity for collectors, but at €650, buyers should expect exceptional condition and full accessories to justify the premium over the market.
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