[project86]

There is a new authorized distributor who will be handling North America. I imagine he will have a dedicated site up soon. It's an industry veteran who has been around for a long time.

 

[cavis]

You may send an email to Stacy Chen at Shenzenaudio.com.
He orders the amps direct to Questyle factory and ship them the following day.
Very fair and quick communication with him.
I bought 2 amps to have balanced listening with my HD800.
Ordered on 04/25th, received at home in France with DHL (coming from Hong-Kong) on 05/05th.
I use them with preamp, amazing, better than everything I have listened till now.

 

[Sylafari]

Anyone know where to buy this in the US? Seems like no vendors are selling it

 

[jacal01]

If you look back on page 2 or so on this thread, you'll see that I bought my CMA-800 directly from Questyle.  Just set up an email dialog with them (address on their website - Alden Zhao), and then after a price is set, you'll need to do a direct bank wire transfer.  That's it.
 
EDIT: If a North American distributer is in the process of being set up, as per project86's post above, there's just a short transition period that will have to be endured before they're available here again in the US.  Alden will be able to tell you if/when this is this case, and if a window still exists for a direct purchase from Questyle.  Otherwise, patience, grasshopper. 

 

[Sylafari]

  If you look back on page 2 or so on this thread, you'll see that I bought my CMA-800 directly from Questyle.  Just set up an email dialog with them (address on their website - Alden Zhao), and then after a price is set, you'll need to do a direct bank wire transfer.  That's it.
 
EDIT: If a North American distributer is in the process of being set up, as per project86's post above, there's just a short transition period that will have to be endured before they're available here again in the US.  Alden will be able to tell you if/when this is this case, and if a window still exists for a direct purchase from Questyle.  Otherwise, patience, grasshopper. 

 
Patience, the one word I did not want to see 

 

[jacal01]

If it's any consolation, the ability to delay gratification is recognized as a sign of maturity. 

 

[Sylafari]

  If it's any consolation, the ability to delay gratification is recognized as a sign of maturity. 

 
I wish I could be patient but I think i'll move on from this amplifier, looking towards the Auralic Taurus MK II now. 

 

[jacal01]

Burning a hole in your pocket, eh?
 
Sounds like rationalization to me.  But OK.  You won't miss what you don't know. 

 

[project86]

The Taurus is an excellent amp as well.... but before crossing Questyle off your list, I'd at least shoot them an email inquiring about purchasing in the USA. If they say something like "not for 5 months" and you don't want to wait that long, then the decision becomes easier. But perhaps they have some available for purchase right now. Wouldn't want to discount the option without exploring it fully right?

 

[jacal01]

Better response, project86.  I tend to be impatient with impatience. 

 

[BeyerMonster]

FYI, I was poking around for more info and stumbled across this site that sells Questyle with "Free Worldwide Shipping". Not as nice as having a North American distributor, but it's an option.
http://www.shenzhenaudio.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Questyle
 
Oops. They don't sell the amp.

 

[jacal01]

Unfortunately, 'not the mama' for the CMA-800R amp product.

 

[BeyerMonster]

  Unfortunately, 'not the mama' for the CMA-800R amp product.

Oops. My bad. I was digging around for the CAS 192 when I found it.

 

[Sylafari]

  The Taurus is an excellent amp as well.... but before crossing Questyle off your list, I'd at least shoot them an email inquiring about purchasing in the USA. If they say something like "not for 5 months" and you don't want to wait that long, then the decision becomes easier. But perhaps they have some available for purchase right now. Wouldn't want to discount the option without exploring it fully right?

 
I have sent an email to Alden Zhao, its been about a week plus with no response. I've found a seller on aliexpress but his site is fairly new and it seems like he is not a verified distributor. 
 
Btw, thanks for the responses you guys have been very helpful. 

 

[Sylafari]

Well, I ended up buying a used one from a fellow Head-fi member. So I guess i'll be getting the CMA800R after all 

 (and now the hunt for a matching DAC begins!).