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Aussie HiFi Market

I'm trying to gain some insight into the Australian HiFi market from a buyer's perspective, namely:

Used Gear: How is used gear traded in AUS? Is there an online platform specific to AUS or are Aussies using the same platforms as the US e.g. Agon, US/Canuck Audio Mart? If latter, how was your experience importing gear from North America including any info on tax, duties, tariffs?

Go To Retailers: Who are the knowledgeable and trusted retailers of high end HiFi gear? Is it typical to ask for a discount on expensive gear or is it culturally not a thing in AUS

Aussie Brands: Any made in Australia brands you would highly recommend?

Cables: Do companies like Nordost or Kubala Sosna make Australian power cables or are people using US/UK cables with adapters or power distributors?

Aussie HiFi Clubs and Associations: Any local HiFi club, association, newsletter, forum you would recommend?

Other: Any other advice or pointers are highly appreciated 

Clearly by now all Aussies reading this will know I'm not from Australia so please excuse my ignorance of your market. Many thanks

 

 

rpmpam
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richardbrand
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@rpmpam 

I would not import anything that does not run on 240-V AC, 50 Hz

There is an exception, if you use battery power (see contemporary threads).  If you use a 60-Hz 110-V inverter bought in the USA, you can power USA devices from intermediary batteries.  Charge the batteries using a 50-Hz 240-V charger, bought in Australia.  By and large, USA products are much more expensive in Australia so this could be a worthwhile option for low power devices.

rpmpam OP
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Many thanks to all that contributed. Much appreciated!

vthokie83
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One great Aussie brand is Supratek preamplifiers, but I know that Mick was sick and had slowed production....I have no idea on the current situation. Have a couple of guys in my audio group with Suprateks, and they are excellent

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