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Tested functionality works great see video. Also opened and inspected internals and belts, still in great shape thinking they may have been replaced by someone recently but cant confirm.
Is US$200 the right number for a big-capacity Sony carousel, or are you paying a bit over the sweet spot? Against recent comps, this lands above the US$115 median and below the US$228 75th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-ambitious ask rather than a steal.
What makes it interesting is the sheer convenience: 200-disc storage, Sony’s familiar mega-changer format, and a fun way to keep a large CD library accessible without constantly swapping discs. If it’s clean, fully functional, and includes the remote or magazine/carousel parts, that supports the price; if not, the age-related mechanics matter here, so a buyer should verify smooth loading, tray motion, and disc read reliability before paying top of range.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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