dolstein
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This product was announced to great fanfare back in September of 2020. It was originally supposed to ship in May of 2021. In August of 2021, a shipping update was sent out indicating that units would begin shipping in October. The Mytek web site currently states that the Empire is "backordered with demand exceeding supply" and that the current wait time "is up to 45 days."
I pre-ordered my unit in April 2021 and still haven't received it. I also noticed that the retail price on Mytek's web site has increased to $24,995 (up from $19,995). I pre-ordered one of the first 25 units at a special discount rate of $14,995 (50% down, remaining 50% due at time of shipment). That could turn out to be a real bargain - provided that Mytek actually makes these units and they actually work as described. Or it could turn out to be a disaster if Mytek goes out of business and I lose my deposit.
I'm just curious to hear from anyone else who pre-ordered the Empire. Has anyone received their unit? I haven't seen any reviews, which suggests that not even review samples have shipped. Not too long ago, Moon Audio had listed the Empire as being in stock, but now the product isn't even listed on their site. The Empire is listed on the HeadAmp site, but with the statement "Pre-Order Now: Ships Early Fall 2021."
I pre-ordered my unit in April 2021 and still haven't received it. I also noticed that the retail price on Mytek's web site has increased to $24,995 (up from $19,995). I pre-ordered one of the first 25 units at a special discount rate of $14,995 (50% down, remaining 50% due at time of shipment). That could turn out to be a real bargain - provided that Mytek actually makes these units and they actually work as described. Or it could turn out to be a disaster if Mytek goes out of business and I lose my deposit.
I'm just curious to hear from anyone else who pre-ordered the Empire. Has anyone received their unit? I haven't seen any reviews, which suggests that not even review samples have shipped. Not too long ago, Moon Audio had listed the Empire as being in stock, but now the product isn't even listed on their site. The Empire is listed on the HeadAmp site, but with the statement "Pre-Order Now: Ships Early Fall 2021."