As a (relatively) recent buyer of 2nd hand 8000s, I doubt very much indeed that you would be disappointed at �10k - let's face it, the base colour cost (pre .2 upgrade) was �28,250 for some while. That's about 35% of RRP. IMHO, a non-standard colour (if you like it and can live with it) for these is as about future re-salability as it is purchase price (it's a bit like non-red Ferarris). However, you I think would be getting, say a bit of what a black pair would go for at that age.

BTW, once heard, even 7200's won't be the same!

Andy

System 1: Control 15, 818v3, 800v3, 861v6, DSP8000SE, DSP7200HCSE, DSP8000.2, SW5500, HD621, 650BD, SkyHD, Radience XE, TH65PF12
System 2: MS200, 5200
System 3: MS200, F80
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