[alvin sawdust]

Why don’t you just email Cayin customer service and ask if there’s a mistake because it doesn’t make any sense that the difference in price would be so great, let alone a difference at all.

Have just done so, lets see what they say.

 

[ken6217]

Have just done so, lets see what they say.

They should get back to you quickly. I found their customer service to be excellent.

 

[dadracer2]

I'm not saying the amp is expensive per se, just in comparison to the price asked here in Blighty.

It may be partly down to currency exchange rates (CNY to $US or £GBP) and then don't forget prices in the US are quoted without tax whereas in UK (and EU) the prices include VAT or local taxes. There will always be a discrepancy though unless it is products made in the UK or EU in which case they can be better priced than the US. I'm not excusing this just how it is has been for as long as I can remember. Its not just hifi of course look at cars and what you buy a Ford Mustang for example in the US vs UK.

 

[alvin sawdust]

Cayin got back to me and their view is that the dealer has the freedom to set the price.

 

[Relaxasaurus]

Cayin got back to me and their view is that the dealer has the freedom to set the price.

Your best bet is to reach out to the dealer and ask about any deals or specials they may have for such a pricey amp. Who knows, they may have a B-stock unit you can take off their hands.

 

[ken6217]

Usually the conversion rate is relevant. If something cost $4000 in the United States, it’s the same value in England in pounds. I. Any speak for VAT.

 

[Articnoise]

Yes it's an option, not sure if they can supply 230v versions but overall it would probably be a saving.
As it is I'm looking at the Ampsandsound Bigger Ben.

You can buy it (230V) from Sweden for 5000 Swedish kronor.

https://audioconcept.se/product/cayin-ha-300/

Edit: It should of course be 50 000 Swedish kronor = 4700 Euro.

 

[alvin sawdust]

Your best bet is to reach out to the dealer and ask about any deals or specials they may have for such a pricey amp. Who knows, they may have a B-stock unit you can take off their hands.

I have been emailing the UK dealer and he is offering a fairly sweet discount, very tempting

 

[alvin sawdust]

Is anyone here using or tried the zmf verite with this amp?

 

[jambaj0e]

Is anyone here using or tried the zmf verite with this amp?

I haven't, but if anyone in Los Angeles have a higher end headphones like ZMF, Abyss, Focal, Final, etc., once the lockdown is removed, I'm inviting you all to listen on my Ha-300

 

[Relaxasaurus]

I haven't, but if anyone in Los Angeles have a higher end headphones like ZMF, Abyss, Focal, Final, etc., once the lockdown is removed, I'm inviting you all to listen on my Ha-300

Can you ship it to NYC so us east coasters can check it out?

 

[westyjeff]

I have ZMF Verite C and Aeolus, both sound sublime on my HA 300.

 

[jambaj0e]

Can you ship it to NYC so us east coasters can check it out?

Oh contact Andy at Musicteck in NY. I actually got my HA-300 from there and he shipped it to Los Angeles!

 

[Relaxasaurus]

Oh contact Andy at Musicteck in NY. I actually got my HA-300 from there and he shipped it to Los Angeles!

Hah I actually did and he has a B-stock unit available that he'd be willing to let me review but it needed to be repaired first. Another day perhaps!

 

[jambaj0e]

Hah I actually did and he has a B-stock unit available that he'd be willing to let me review but it needed to be repaired first. Another day perhaps!

Oh, what did he say is wrong with them?