ya, the price of the 717 (and a lot of other tuna) have gone up quite a bit, now that the word is out, that a good tuna w/a quality broadcast can give true a'phile sound. but, $200 for one is still a bargain, especially considering it will be at least as good as anyting new for up to $2.5k. and, w/mods, these (and many other vintage tuna), are as good as it gets....
doug s.