[x RELIC x]

I recieved a reply from Audiopathways and they basically said the dealer network is being sorted out, and also that they are awaiting inventory but have no real concrete timeframe. They are also advertising "DEALERS WANTED".

This says to me that no one is currently planned to carry the QP1/R in Canada and we need to wait and see if any dealers will jump on board. It also says to me that they have no idea about when stock is arriving. Not very confidence inspiring. I'm not implying that they aren't going to eventually receive the QP1/R or that no dealers will ever sell them in Canada.

I'm just saying that the lack of information and the nebulous replies to inquiries is very frustrating to us Canadians. To be honest it looks to me like Questyle is simply passing the buck when asked direct questions about purchasing and ignoring a huge market up here in Canada - at least in passing along information - for reasons I don't understand. I have the money to drop on this unit and would pre-order if I knew where and when I could actually buy the thing. A very large sales misstep on Questyle's behalf in my opinion. I get it, its a new product, it's a new launch, but I think they should have been more prepared for a global dealer network from day one. Patience tends to run out.

 

[peareye]

I almost have a feeling that American Sound has not had a chance to see or hear this product themselves....in which case, i can understand their
 
hesitancy at the moment for not jumping into the unknown so quickly....
 
they have been around since the 1980's so i do have confidence that if this product is moving smoothly through the pipes, they will have it....

 

[x RELIC x]

Oh, I have no doubt that eventually it will come up north. Just venting on the lack of dates / pre-order / dealer information. A product with such (continuous) rave reviews deserves a timely global launch, or at least transparent information. More dealers than just American Sound would be smart as well. It's hard not to spend money elsewhere when information is so thin but I'm still holding out.... Waiting. Impatiently of course.

:wink_face:

 

[514077]

  I almost have a feeling that American Sound has not had a chance to see or hear this product themselves....in which case, i can understand their
 
hesitancy at the moment for not jumping into the unknown so quickly....
 
they have been around since the 1980's so i do have confidence that if this product is moving smoothly through the pipes, they will have it....

I emailed Angie a couple of times and she told me I wasn't forgotten.  So, yes, I'm thinking Q dropped the ball with us.
And what about our friends in europe and Australasia?  They had the thing at the German fest in May when it was "released."   Has anyone over there gotten a twinge?

 

[Dogmatrix]

Qp1/r have been listed at Addicted to Audio in Australia for a while now it doesn't say anything about stock or preorder they are $999 and $1499 Australian dollars

 

[514077]

  Qp1/r have been listed at Addicted to Audio in Australia for a while now it doesn't say anything about stock or preorder they are $999 and $1499 Australian dollars

That's good to hear.  At least it's listed.

 

[Duke650]

The distributor in old good Germany (nt-global distribution) got my inquiry many weeks ago. Guess if they sent me an answer... nope

 

[xEcuToR]

Cool ... My pre order number is #9 so this is a hopeful sign ... Thanks for the update ... My current iPod battery is only lasting a few hours before dying

#3 here. Will really be disappointed if I'm not in the first batch of recipients.

 

[AndrewH13]

Had a good listen at Canjam. On Questyle's stall and Mo's personal model. A very exciting listen. They were not sure on British distributer either. Took my name and email.

 

[moedawg140]

Had a good listen at Canjam. On Questyle's stall and Mo's personal model. A very exciting listen. They were not sure on British distributer either. Took my name and email.

 
Glad you enjoyed the listen!  Nice meeting you there as well!
 
I contacted the powers that be regarding a specific British distributor, as a well-known audio distrubtor listened to my HE1000 and QP1R at his store and immediately wanted to distribute the QP1R.  Hopefully Questyle will choose his store! 

 

[AndrewH13]

Glad you enjoyed the listen!  Nice meeting you there as well!

I contacted the powers that be regarding a specific British distributor, as a well-known audio distrubtor listened to my HE1000 and QP1R at his store and immediately wanted to distribute the QP1R.  Hopefully Questyle will choose his store! :bigsmile_face:

Missed the HE1000, probably just as well! That's great news, hope it comes off.

 

[514077]

 

Glad you enjoyed the listen!  Nice meeting you there as well!

I contacted the powers that be regarding a specific British distributor, as a well-known audio distrubtor listened to my HE1000 and QP1R at his store and immediately wanted to distribute the QP1R.  Hopefully Questyle will choose his store! 

Missed the HE1000, probably just as well! That's great news, hope it comes off.

Well, it's good, at least, you guys in the UK might be getting some luck.

 

[AndrewH13]

Well, it's good, at least, you guys in the UK might be getting some luck.

Probably get hit with exchange rates! You guys in US and Canada have it soo good over there

Except with HUGO that is made locally in England

 

[514077]

 

Well, it's good, at least, you guys in the UK might be getting some luck.

Probably get hit with exchange rates! You guys in US and Canada have it soo good over there

Except with HUGO that is made locally in England

So true; except that Canada is in the unenvyable position of looking through the glass at the banquet that is the U.S.  Ther have been no demos or reviews by anyone up here that I know of.  Questile hasn't bothered with a flogging of their product in our dominion.  And, they say right on this thread, to go and talk to the 'chortle' distributer.
It's like trying to buy Canadian music on HDTracks.
Not aiming this diatribe at you Andrew.  I'm glad you may be able to affect some form of action in Britain.
It's just been a long time coming, and then to find out that we're not even on the map?  From now on, I'll be careful of which hype-train I board.
No more coffee for you, Kev.

 

[AndrewH13]

 
So true; except that Canada is in the unenvyable position of looking through the glass at the banquet that is the U.S.  Ther have been no demos or reviews by anyone up here that I know of.  Questile hasn't bothered with a flogging of their product in our dominion.  And, they say right on this thread, to go and talk to the 'chortle' distributer.
It's like trying to buy Canadian music on HDTracks.
Not aiming this diatribe at you Andrew.  I'm glad you may be able to affect some form of action in Britain.
It's just been a long time coming, and then to find out that we're not even on the map?  From now on, I'll be careful of which hype-train I board.
No more coffee for you, Kev.

 
No rush, its not going to sound better than your Hugo

, But as a standalone, I do feel it will be worth the wait.
Give them time to really tighten up the Volume dial, which was my only criticism. It made a luxurious player feel a bit cheap.