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Grey amplifier Imports from Japan?

I have a feeling this has been discussed before, but I can't find the thread. I am leaning towards a Luxman or Accuphase SS, class A/B integrated. Something like the Luxman 507.

Looking online, the savings importing from Japan against buying locally, are enormous. There are clearly, real risks,, the loss of warranty support, having to use a transformer to change the voltage, which must have the potential to degrade the sound.. Against that, brands have a reputation for reliability.

If anyone has bought from one of the Japaneses sites, can they decribe their experience? Thanks
david12

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dave_72
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True, however, are these sites to be trusted? Even though the price is a lot less, you're still dealing with a lot of money here.
dave_72
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That's cool and all, but why are these units (both brands) 2-3 times the price than in Japan. I understand dollar to yen, tariffs, duty, taxes, and so on and so forth. But, this has to be profit driven. Big profits, I would think...
dave_72
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Hi Renjy,

Cool sounds good. I got your message and I replied. :D

Is Japanaudio reputable?
dave_72
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Hi Renjy651,

Good information there. It doesn't sound like it's that big of a job, and certainly keeps it out of the hands of incompetent "techs."

I see a website called Audio Cubes II that has Accuphase equipment listed. Are they reputable or no?
dave_72
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Hi Paul,

Thanks for sharing your story. you are very knowledgeable about Accuphase products, and you probably know more than the distributor!

As for grey market units, of course they are, because they're not making a big profit off of them.

That's pretty sad that the distributor treated you that way. That is unacceptable. I would contact Accuphase and complain about that guy.

The US distributor seems like an ok guy. I met him at CES a couple of years ago.
dave_72
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Sure, that would be ok too. Definitely don't be in a rush, that's one way to get burned.
dave_72
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Hi Renjy651,

Did you buy in Japan, or did you buy it over the internet? And is Audio Cubes reputable?

Thanks.
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