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Sony MDS-JE470 MD player recorder deck. Fully functional. Smooth, excellent mechanical operation. PC LINK jack and MDLP equipped. Dual voltage selector (110/220 volts) with power cord adapter for EU or US use without need for an external step-up or down voltage converter. As always, I will pack well to help ensure safe receipt.
At US$243, this lands exactly on the median of the recent comparable USD listings, with the same figure matching the 75th percentile as well; that makes it a fair ask, not a bargain, but also not stretched on the market data you gave. In other words, it is priced right in the middle of the current comp set, so the value question comes down more to condition and completeness than to price alone.
The draw here is the model itself: Sony’s MDS-JE series has a solid reputation among MiniDisc fans for straightforward operation, dependable playback/recording, and a compact, easy-to-live-with footprint. If the unit is clean, fully functional, and truly includes the cables and accessories, that adds real practical value and makes it more appealing at this level. At this price, I’d mainly want confidence that recording, loading, and the transport are behaving properly, since age-related wear is the real issue on these decks.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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