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Originally Posted by moodyrn  I already have a nos ge5670. They are only 10-15.00 anyway. But that is a nice bonus. Anyone knows how long the warranty is on the mav. If it is in fact the same oem one, I might still be interested in the mav because the black chassis just looks much better to me(and all of my components are black). It still concerns me that the seller had not responded to the three emails I sent inquiring about it. I did find out how to bypass the preamp if anyone's interested. It's just as simple as changing a plug around on the inside. Grant fidelity has detailed instructions with pics on their website. It's a shame they would charge 25.00 to do a two minute job.
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Unfortunately, or fortunately if you don't care, or prefer it, you cannot get the Maverick to bypass the preamp with the plug change. Apparently this is one of the few places that do differ. Not sure if this was asked for by Maverick specifically, but it is one of the few points of difference. A gentleman who I contacted through ebay who owns one has said some soldering might be involved and he is in contact with either Maverick or Xiangsheng about a solution.
Not to drive any business Grant Fidelity's way since they are basically squashing Maverick and Pacific Valve, but they will be getting black faceplates in as an option for their upcoming shipment. Not sure if the knobs will be black as well (I would hope so). Rachel at Grant also said that $300 shipped will be there normal price for internet orders for now. Comes with a one year warranty.
I am also surprised that Maverick hasn't gotten back to you as Ryan over there was really responsive and helpful whenever I had questions for him. I asked him a bit about being forced to shut down selling in NA and how that would impact service and he was adamant that he is in this business to stay and that service was the only way to differentiate himself. So he will stand by the product and will take returns, minus shipping (not sure what $$ that would be).
In the end, each version (assuming the same tube is being used) should sound the same and that is the real question for those of us who want one. Regardless of price, how this thing sounds and stacks up to other well-known DAC/amps is really what will determine its true value and down the line determine where people buy theirs from.
At $300-390, people over at audiokarma.org (very little emphasis on headphones), have said it is an outstanding value. I have read so many different threads on these siblings that I can't remember where I read it, but someone said they preferred it to the Dac Magic which is well regarded here. So the Maverick or straight from Xiangsheng is an even better deal.
I have a lot of things I want to buy and a budget too small for all of them which is why I have been on the fence for so long about this. I think I would rather spend the money on some new headphones or speakers, but then again, I need to have a good source for all my stuff. Other than that, this seems like a dream product for me (if they built a matching T-amp, it would complete my dream).
Maverick wins on looks over almost any product I have seen on this site. I am absolutely flummoxed why no one seems to care what these things look like.
