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Created:	Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Mar 03 1989
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1517
Total number of notes:	13349

1321.0. "Mission PCM7000 CD Player - Any info?" by HAVOC::ZABEK () Thu Sep 08 1988 12:02

    I'm considering purchasing a Mission PCM7000 CD player. It retails
    for $1000 and O'Coins in Worcester has it on sale for $499. A recent
    audio mag rates it rather highly and it sounds excellent. Does anyone
    have any experience with the product or any other info?
    
    Thanks, 
    Steve

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1321.1 Mission = Magnavox OEM drive + Mission electronics PUEBLO::GABBE Mon Sep 12 1988 17:24 19

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1321.1	Mission = Magnavox OEM drive + Mission electronics	PUEBLO::GABBE		`Mon Sep 12 1988 17:24`	19
	When I investigated them about 2yrs ago, they were buying Magnavox OEM units and replacing the d/a electronics with something that is supposed to be better. My opinion is the Magnavox drive unit is not very sturdy or advanced so why pay for good eletronics with a mechcanial drive that will not hold up. I did not do an A/B test of the Magnavox and Mission. If you would be satisfied with a Magnavox, you can a get a factory reconditioned one for $200 at Q Audio in Cambridge with full 1yr warantee. If you want a sturdy player that will live longer than you will, get a MacIntosh (I didn't say they were cheap). If you want a $500 player, Kyrocrea (sp?) has been very reliable. The last 2 players mentioned are available at The Stereo Shop in Newton (near Muzi Ford). I always opt for reliablabilty because any audio gear I have owned that has a motor and drive system in it, I have worn out in 2yrs. Just my opinion, Dave G.

When I investigated them about 2yrs ago, they were buying Magnavox OEM
units and replacing the d/a electronics with something that is supposed to
be better.

My opinion is the Magnavox drive unit is not very sturdy or advanced so why
pay for good eletronics with a mechcanial drive that will not hold up.  I
did not do an A/B test of the Magnavox and Mission.  If you would be
satisfied with a Magnavox, you can a get a factory reconditioned one for
$200 at Q Audio in Cambridge with full 1yr warantee.  If you want a sturdy
player that will live longer than you will, get a MacIntosh (I didn't say
they were cheap).  If you want a $500 player, Kyrocrea (sp?) has been very
reliable.  The last 2 players mentioned are available at The Stereo Shop in
Newton (near Muzi Ford).

I always opt for reliablabilty because any audio gear I have owned that has
a motor and drive system in it, I have worn out in 2yrs.

Just my opinion,
Dave G.