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Sony UBP-X700 Blu-ray Player Sony UBP-X700 4K BluRay Player Unit is in very good condition and perfect working order. Limited use. Condition: Very Good Payment Method: PayPal, EFT, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By stearem 0 Comments AUD $220 Date: December 17, 20241 yr
The listing’s very_good condition signals a clean unit, but the A$220 asking price sits above the 75th percentile (A$192) and median (A$155) of recent comparable AUD listings, making it ambitious rather than fair. While new prices have dropped to roughly A$369, used market data anchors the typical range between A$150 and A$192, so A$220 is not a bargain.
Still, the Sony UBP-X700 remains a well-loved budget 4K player, praised for its natural picture, Dolby Vision support, SACD playback, and dual HDMI outputs for separate audio/video feeds. If the unit includes original accessories and shows no wear beyond normal use, it’s a worthwhile buy for anyone wanting reliable 4K Blu-ray performance without premium costs—just not at this price point unless the seller confirms exceptional care or included extras.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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