I agree with Jmcgrogan2. I owned one back in the day when I sold hifi and loved it. If you get it and don't think it betters your current setup you can surely sell it here to recover your money. (Depending on how much your friend wants for it.) Heck, I'd even buy it from you just to have a nice center piece for another system. Where are you located?
I vote yes to giving it a go.
I vote yes to giving it a go.