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This has all been addressed before.
Quick take:
Any service needs to be done in Japan.
High markup here in N. America.
Transformer had no effect on sound.
Quality of unit almost precludes any warranty work.
Those are the upsides.
Peace of mind=patriotism and fealty to middle man.
That's the downside.
Your choice.
This has all been addressed before.
Quick take:
Any service needs to be done in Japan.
High markup here in N. America.
Transformer had no effect on sound.
Quality of unit almost precludes any warranty work.
Those are the upsides.
Peace of mind=patriotism and fealty to middle man.
That's the downside.
Your choice.