This is a seller’s market for this category at the asking price: at US$12,500, it sits well above the 75th percentile of US$4,596 and far over the median of US$2,100, so it reads as ambitious rather than merely fair. For a buyer, that means you should only engage if this example has unusually strong extras or documentation that genuinely separate it from the pack.
That said, this is a respected high-end processor, and a demo-only unit can be attractive if it’s clean, current, and complete. The upside is in reference-level room correction, flexibility, and long-term system integration, so if you need this tier of control and the AES67 upgrade is exactly what you want, the right packaging matters. At this price, I’d want proof of condition, included accessories, firmware status, and why it’s priced at such a premium over typical used asks.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.