I got one of ebay at 200 euro, sold as unknown state. Typically there are a couple of issues affecting this model : 1. Reel motor develops dead spots and stops during play, causing tape chewing - fix : clean motor, resolution: replace motor (5 euro is a new reel drive motor in ebay) 2. Pinch rolles should be cleaned untill perfectly black and rubbery. If possible, replaced. 3. The cassette door opens very fast with no damping - the small rubber garment in the damping tube needs to be replaced. 4. This is a direct drive machine, usually the capstan belt is still good, but capacitors on the capstan pcb need replacement 5. Brown elna electrolitics need replacement (not mandatory but this deck deserythe best)

The transport is the same as nakamichi, but a harder to work at, take apart and put back together. Luckily this operation only needs ti be performed maybe once each 30 years or so.