[quote user="wirralsimon"] The ebay auction linked to above ends tomorrow and has reached the dizzy heights of 99p for more or less the same system without the cabinet. Simon [/quote] Hahaha...how does the 2002 differ from the 2000?

Hi Chris Yes the seller was telling me just how expensive the cartridges are! Although he offered to give me an extra one IF i paid full price (£195). He reckoned if he sold everything separately then he would get £70 for the cabinet, £50 for the speakers and another £100+ for the center itself. I'm still really torn between

I went to have a look at the BC 2000 yesterday - it is in excellent condition albeit it doesn't have the same quality feel as the 7000/7700. I was surprised at how good the s-30 speakers were...but would probably upgrade to the s-45s or s-60s at some point. The seller seems to think it is worth the money but I told him i there was no way i was paying

Would that be Stotty1111 by any chance? James

Yes I've been looking at the 7000/7002/7007 on the internet and they look fantastic - nothing on ebay unfortunately other than a 7007 for spares. Is ebay generally the best place to find them? Thanks James

Hi Chris Thanks for the advice Is the 2000 really that bad? James

Thanks that is a big help...I appreciate all the advice...I'm still a bit green around the gills when it comes to these things! I'm going to have a look at the 2000 this afternoon but after what you have told me then I think I would be better holding on for something better. Also the seller has a very unrealistic selling price and I have a feeling

Thanks Andy Good advice there I think....I probably wouldn't mind spending slightly more..upto £100 maybe because he has serviced it and replaced the drive belts etc but certainly no more. What would you suggest for £195..? Cheers James

Thanks for your reply Simon I'm kind of torn between what to do - I've read up about the 2000 and the Japanese influence does bother me a lot but as you say it does look great as a furniture piece. Having said that the valuation you have given against the sale price of the one I have seen differs enormously! He is asking £195! This includes

Hi Guys I am looking at buying on of these systems and would like some sound advice on what you think a fair price would be Thanks in advance for your help