Looking forward to your impressions on different AES cables. I have been out of conventional digital (AES/Coax and USB) cable pursuits but still like to keep up.
Fee for home audition
I am in the market for a music server/streamer. I was discussing with one of the authorized dealers for a streamer. He had a demo unit and was willing to bring to my home for an hour and let me try. He is located around 10-15 minutes from my home. He wants to charge 5% for home demo. Is this the industry standard? I am not meaning to disparage anyone so not going to name the dealer. I am just trying to see what the standard practice is.
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My first question is, what 5% equates to in $$$$? For me 5% fee is a non-starter. Now if you are dealing with out of state dealer for home demo, they are likely to ask for deposit and expect you to pay shipping both ways. What brand of streamer you’re looking into? I may know someone that I can possibly recommend for in-home demo. |
“Now what’s next?” Just follow your instincts. Personally, I would wait until you’re fully acclimated with MU1. Holo May is pretty darn good, having said that; I would look at DAC’s that would handsomely compliment MU1 AES output. Two names comes to mind, AQUA HiFi and Berkeley Audio Designs. There maybe more out there :-) |
“5% of purchase price is what the folks over at The Cable Co charge and will apply the rental fee towards any future cable purchase. Quite a good deal all in all.” |