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Is it a good idea to buy CD players over 10 years old even it is a reliable brand?

On cost consideration, I am planning to buy a 2nd hand CD Player like Accuphase DP 500 Player or Estoric X-05
which are around 10 years old or so.  The price is about US$2000~3000.  Of course, unlike amplifier, the CD player has a pick up head and mechanical gears, but even for the above brands which are famous for it's reliability, is it good idea to buy the quite aged CD players from them?

Tks. for the comment and opinion.
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@melm ........................why is it many like you constantly diss a CD player and push streaming on people when they specifically ask for CD player opinions?  If these people are in these forums, then they know about streaming.  

I have both a music server and Esoteric SACD player and I much prefer playing the little disks even though the music is ripped to the server.  If I use the server, I never fully listen to whatever is chosen in its entirety, with the CD I do.  

Try to answer the question the OP asked please. 
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