I would say those are way out of anyone's league. Nine grand to play a ten-dollar record? Ridiculous.
I'm not sure lacquered wood (NJ) could ever be sexy.
Apart from in the 70s.
A friend of mine had a 7800 while I was languishing away with a 2600. I was more interested in the huge flip switches rather than the wood effect. The 2600 had little sliding switches, those on the 7800 looked like the controls of a spaceship.
Nothing is sexier than a "laser".
I stand corrected, thanks. B)
Steady on! Sit back down before you injure someone...