[Apple254]

So due to the current drop in exchange rates (specifically GBP-USD) I am not sure whether to order an amplifier. I am looking into the Firestone Audio Cute Beyond series, now I know they are not really 'full size' but they're not portable either. But I was just wondering if paying £136 is too much money for an amp of this calliber?

 

[Rob Goodison]

By the time you've factored in P&P and Customs Duty, you're probably better off getting them from the UK…there won't be too much of a price difference, and you'll get the piece of mind of a relatively local company in case things go wrong.

Russ Andrews are a stockist, and have the Cute Beyond in for £175.14…

Cute Beyond Headphone Amp : The Cute Beyond is a Headphone class A a...

 

[Apple254]

Sorry I forgot to mention the £136 was with shipping included. I have no problems with ordering from overseas but do you know if the customs would make it more expensive than if I were to buy it from Russ Andrews?

 

[Rob Goodison]

Probably not...you'll probably end up getting it around £20 cheaper from overseas, if the P&P is inclusive in the £136 price.

 

[Apple254]

Thanks for your help

, hopefully exchange rates may go back up soon

and £20 is a big enough difference for me to wait longer to receive it

 

[mrarroyo]

Have you considered the Beresford TC7520? Is an improvement over the TC7510 on both the DAC and Amp section. It now supports USB input as well.