Sony PS-X9

Could buy better sound for under 5k .

LOL    13,000$  for the PS-X9 is a theft, if you see it every now and then on ebay around 6-7000$  and keep well.

Again,  I began my search 6 months ago.  The few I have seen, are at the $13K mark.  How much of that is "mark up" is unbeknownst to me; I've had nothing else to compare to..

Before dropping the coin. I thought it a good idea and reach out to you fine people for advice. 

Jose

The few I have seen, are at the $13K mark.  

Not in europe.

I have never seen one that was actually for sale in the here and now.  I have seen listings that "ended" months or years before I found them.  I have to think, though, that one could find it for less than 5-figures.  I would shop in Tokyo or Hong Kong.  Contact someone at Hifido in Japan, and let them know you're a serious buyer.  And then settle down to wait.  OR, jump on the one you've found. On this subject too, it would be wise to contact JP and ask for his input on cost.  He has a website, Fidelis Analog.