1300 Euro = $2100 AUD where buying a 'D' new would be $2380 Euro or $3,700 AUD - however, I got mine for about $2,500 AUD I think because I didn't have to pay the 19% Tax on there site and Holger gave me a sore dick deal as well. Plus I didn't cop any import duty when it hit down under so I got lucky That was 2011 - 9 years ago and the thing is solid as a rock. I bought my new DAW for the next decade so expect the 'D' to run at least that long as well. Also the PCI cards which are up to 18 years old will run in the old DAW. So this shit is GOOD !
You're due for a bit of long service good will for your work here. Tell ya what guys, lets pledge a donation if Valis decides to go for it - I'm in for $50 AUD.