[Walderstorn]

   
Customs in my country don't even trust those invoices, you have to provide the proof of the cost (e.g. from the webshop) and the proof of your payment (e.g. Paypal receipt).

 
Hmm i see, that would be in fact very bad, but i could just state they were used amps i guess, that way it couldnt be full price (could do 2 sepparate paypal payments), but doubt that would work 100%, they are such a pain in europe to deal with.

 

[threegr]

   
Hmm i see, that would be in fact very bad, but i could just state they were used amps i guess, that way it couldnt be full price (could do 2 sepparate paypal payments), but doubt that would work 100%, they are such a pain in europe to deal with.

 
Yeah, if you buy second hand, you have to provide the entry from the classifieds or forums or whatever. Major PITA! You can arrange separate payments with some manufacturers/sellers, usually the smaller ones.

 

[Walderstorn]

I'll see what they tell me, im not in a hurry, i mean i am but since i cant afford it right now im taking my time with this matter until mid-late may, just wanted to get properly informed, thanks

 

[Solrighal]

I dont see want can they do, unless they send me a different invoice that avoids customs charges, ill have a talk with them, thanks!

I'm in the UK and import tax cost me £27 for my Ember. It's annoying but it still keeps these amps competitive price-wise, imo.

 

[Walderstorn]

I'm in the UK and import tax cost me £27 for my Ember. It's annoying but it still keeps these amps competitive price-wise, imo.

 
Here is 23% tax + 10 to 30€ for customs fees, so it becomes to expensive, since it can become 30% more of the buying price.

 

[Drrizzt]

I got lucky, my beloved postman totally forgot to asked me for the tax and customs fees 8)

 

[Walderstorn]

Here like in most countries that isnt charged by the postman oO

 

[RedBull]

In my country, i wasn't taxed by my courier for my ember, not because they forgot but because it's still below minimum taxable amount.

 

[roamling]

+3 He's one of the good guys.

+4, absolutely.

 

[jbarrentine]

Alright. What kind of upgrade can I expect from the Vali for my $300? (with aluminum top)
I currently use Beyer T90. 
 
5%? 10%? 50%?  What's a realistic number anyone who has had both can place on the performance difference. If it's absolutely minimal then I don't see much use in making the move. 

 

[Aplle]

My HD650 is sublime with filter. The depth of the bass is truly outstanding and he's also shaved off the mid bass hump. Not touched the treble, but the result is outstanding. It becomes clearer in the top because the mid bass hump has gone and the thwack that you can get in the bass is awesome.

 

That sounds amazing, I'm looking forward to trying it with my Polaris. I wonder when these filters will be available through Garage1217.

 

[iancraig10]

I'm not sure. I know that Frans has designed them so it's a question of when Jeremy can get them out.

The only thing that you need to be careful with is the volume. Boosting the sub bass and turning up high could introduce distotion since it is so low in frequency.

 

[ericr]

Not at all sure about this, but I was under the impression you could also buy the Garage amps from Frans so it would be a within the EU purchase.

 

[JacobLee89]

Not at all sure about this, but I was under the impression you could also buy the Garage amps from Frans so it would be a within the EU purchase.

 
Oh. Frans is just an electrical wizard that came up with the Kameleon portable amp design: a portable amp with switchable headphone filters, and is potentially pushing forward a "less explored" section of headphone audio.
 
That said, Frans designs (if we're talking about the Polaris) are only on the filters and he does them soley on his spare time. I don't think we have been told when the filters for the Polaris amp will be available.
 
Funny that.. It almost feels like Frans is the polar opposite of HeWhoMustNotBeNamed (OK I meant the O2 designer).

 

[Solrighal]

   
Oh. Frans is just an electrical wizard that came up with the Kameleon portable amp design: a portable amp with switchable headphone filters, and is potentially pushing forward a "less explored" section of headphone audio.
 
That said, Frans designs (if we're talking about the Polaris) are only on the filters and he does them soley on his spare time. I don't think we have been told when the filters for the Polaris amp will be available.
 
Funny that.. It almost feels like Frans is the polar opposite of HeWhoMustNotBeNamed (OK I meant the O2 designer).

 
I think you'll find Frans designs just about everything that emanates from Garage 1217, not just filters.