@tomic601   Agreed. When I called Ayre the guy that looked up the serial number was surprisingly pleasant and helpful. Not sure if Ayre is still that customer orientated.

As a seller (in spurts), it's the part of this hobby I enjoy least. Sometimes the tire kickers and silly questions simply get to me, and at those times I demonstrate zero patience for anything other than "are we doing business here, or not?". I take great pains to list & picture all relevant details, and feedback history tells how the transaction will go once money changes hands - so if you really need to volley with me, then quite simply YOU DON'T WANT WHAT I'M SELLING :) I guarantee I'm losing money on every sale; I don't need to lose undue time as well. 

That said, some of the genuine hobbyist here are rather pleasant to chat with (once any business objectives have been quickly sorted), and if I do post incorrect information, I'll happily & gratefully take accurate corrections. So the guy you mention was a dick for that. But I also totally get frustration on the seller's end. 

Audio Alchemy DTI -Pro 32

Mid 90s init that is a bridge between transport and dac that reduces jitter amd enhances digital audio resolution.Very cool piece from the guys at Schitt.So this would be considered the original Schitt
 

the item is being sold for $225. I spent a few minutes and researched it. Price is fair. What the seller states is for the buyer to verify. We’re talking $225. Any experienced buyer interested in this unit will know what it is. 

you all heard one side of the story and jumped to conclusions. 
I’m not defending the seller. But this here is a real peanut gallery guys. Get over it. 
 

 So the guy you mention was a dick for that. But I also totally get frustration on the seller’s end. 
 

@mulveling agreed 100%. I’ve been in that situation where you fend off tire kickers and busybodies. It gets old real quick. 
Is it worth its own dedicated thread to get some sympathy? I guess it was for OP. 

Mike always a pleasure