[olor1n]

Not sure but the M51's RRP has always been lower in Australia. I paid $1299AUD when it was initially released. Odd that NAD have priced it so much in other markets. Usually prices are much higher in Australia compared to the rest of the world.

 

[kugino]

yeah, wondering if international resellers will follow suit and start discounting the m51 like they're doing in oz.  lots of good choices these days...the $1K-2K market is pretty competitive...

 

[pearljam50000]

Has anyone compared the M51 to Marantz HD-DAC1?

 

[wink]

Yep
The Nad is wider and the Marantz is taller.

 

[pearljam50000]

lol
Physically?

 

[wink]

Yes

 

[pearljam50000]

I was talking about the sound, but that's OK too.

 

[wink]

I know, but couldn't help you there....  

 

[argentum]

ˇBear in mind that Aussies are on 230 V system.

 

[karmanfamily]

I bought an Australian M51 and I am in the USA on 120v.
 
It works on 120-240 v

 

[kugino]

  I bought an Australian M51 and I am in the USA on 120v.
 
It works on 120-240 v

trying to buy an australian one, too...the one dealer i contacted will sell me one, but says i have to arrange my own shipping...aussies, what's the best post company to use to ship to the states?

 

[NZheadcase]

 
trying to buy an australian one, too...the one dealer i contacted will sell me one, but says i have to arrange my own shipping...aussies, what's the best post company to use to ship to the states?

 
Where are you shipping it to? 
 
Also, please bear in mind the package is heavy and the box is quite big, You would do well to get the package weight and dimensions from the sellter, then and ask whichever shipping company you choose to quote you a volumetric shipping rate. 
 
I've been burned before by international shipping, where I thought I would save a lot, but actually turned out the same due to shipping and taxes. 
 
When I ship from AU to NZ, the seller always uses DHL. No issues thus far. You can arrange straight from DHL for them to pick it up from the store, but I think there's extra cost to that. 

 

[T.R.A.N.C.E.]

I wanted to buy Chane Arx speakers from the states, but was told I had to arrange my own shipping... americans. Shipping a M51 to the states will be really expensive, I would guestimate around 300.

 

[kugino]

  I wanted to buy Chane Arx speakers from the states, but was told I had to arrange my own shipping... americans. Shipping a M51 to the states will be really expensive, I would guestimate around 300.

was this a dig on americans? hmm, what a difference a comma makes, eh? "aussies, what's..." means i'm asking the aussies a question.

 

[T.R.A.N.C.E.]

^ Wasn't a dig, I was just parroting you for comedic value (and is a true story like yours). I don't see how a comma or period makes it different but whatever, and I tried to provide some info on your question based on my experience with shipping quotes of big heavy stuff from states by UPS.