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Offered is „REFERENZ LAUFWERK - CDP-R1 - Champagne & Rosewood + Extra-Drive!“ by Sony as second-hand device from the category „CD Drive“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9940676132 ends on 02.12.2026 at 17:18 o'clock.
This is very ambitious at €3,300: against your database anchor of a €102 median, €64 at the 25th percentile, and €220 at the 75th, it sits far beyond the usual used market and only makes sense if the buyer is paying for rarity, completeness, and collector-grade appeal.
That said, this is the kind of Sony CD player that enthusiasts chase for a reason: the CDP-R1 is a reference-era statement piece, and the champagne/rosewood presentation adds real shelf appeal. If the extra drive is genuinely included and the unit is clean, this is a serious collector buy—but at this level I’d want strong proof of originality, service history, and fully working mechanics before calling it an easy yes.
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