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Buying used equipment in Japan

Hello,

I may move to Osaka in the next few months and I am very curious about the audio market in Japan. I know that it exists, but where? Here on Audiogon? How can I find specifically Japan-located sellers? I was thinking about lugging tube amp over there, but of course that is silly if I can find the same with correct voltage over there. Unless of course it would be cost effective? Where does the buying and selling of used equipment take place? Is there a Japan-specific online market? In English?

Thanks for your help. In my last overseas post, I was completely without music and I am determined not to repeat that mistake.
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Thanks, Hakuchosan, this is helpful advice. I am worried about availability and also price. So I suppose it is easy to find dealers in the major cities, but even used equipment is very expensive? (Yes, and I have also heard that it is difficult to survive on English only. I have begun studying Japanese, but this will be a long road.)

I have heard that SET amplifiers are very popular in Japan. I also love SET amps, and I was hoping to see many. I live in Boston and it is surprisingly difficult to find tube amps around here.

I recently bought a Cary SET headphone Xciter amp, used, for a good price. It's not big, but it's also not small. Perhaps I should bring it with me, or ship it.

Is Rega popular in Japan? I just bought a Rega DAC. Maybe I should bring that also.
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