Money ($80 to replace the internal transformer?) and warranty are not
a concern for this CD player. The xb980 is a single deck SACD player.
It looks real nice. Can't find any equivalent in the states. Maybe Denon
has some, but I can't seem to find any either except for the their top of
the line model on their website.

Andy

Tim Schwartz wrote in message ...
Andy,

I would avoid importing a unit form Europe. With many brands (models)
conversion to 120V operation will not be economical, and often you will
not have any warranty. I've even seen cases where a manufacturer would
not even repair a European model in the US at all, suggesting that it be
shipped back to Europe for repair. I'd keep looking for another model
that does everything you want it to do.

Regards,
Tim Schwartz
Bristol Electronics


Andy wrote:

Hi,
I want

1. Good audio
2. Aluminum front panel
3. Headphone jack (prefer to have variable headphone volume
via remote)

I was looking at the Sony SCD-XB970, but apprantly you
can only get it in europe. Anyone knows where I can get
gears from europe and have it imported?

Thanks
Andy