Okay, so that makes N05XD cheaper in Australia, and N01XD cheaper in the US. Depending on taxes (the price I mentioned at #141 includes 10% sales tax).
In the US the N-01XD is US$20,000 and the N-05XD is US$11,000.
I have one of her albums in my library, I like her as well
ARC has a distinct sound, I would really recommend waiting until you have a listen or buy with return option. Not saying anything negative, it's not good to buy without having an idea of the sonic...
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