After i had the trouble with the Sony - you can read here - https://stereo2go.com/forums/thread...ection-and-function-buttons.11051/#post-90308 - i deceide to buy this Panaxonic RQ-SX52. It was declared as new, in good technical condition with the shown equipment ( added manual and battery ). And i must say - all is really as written. First there was a little W&F, but this was, because i hasn`t waited until walkman had room temperature - now sound is stable and clear. I like the style ( also weight feels more heavily than expected ) And - it has a remote, where you can plug in your own headphones - this was an important item for deal. I was happy, because there was no need to change the belts - my equipment for soldering is bad, the pump a mess - and also i was astonished, that belts still were so tight. A couple of years ago i bought a sx30 in original package never used for 10 € to digitalize my cassettes - but this walkman went wrong after a few days. No i hope, this walkman will work much longer. Cross fingers !