Shipping from the US

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I recently found this: A JVC A-X7 (the better one than my A-X5) on Ebay in New York for a very silly price. However, to ship it to here costs nearly £70 and I'm not sure it would survive the trip. The dealer and I worked out the problem to be with the internal fuse, so that's why it's so cheap. Do you think it's worth shipping it over here? It's a wonderful amplifier...

Also, I would have to either rewire it for three-pin UK connections, or get a step-up transformer. Would such a transformer degrade the quality?

Many thanks!

 

[fatboyslimfast]

If you are confident that is the fault, then maybe it's worth it.

Yep, you are going to need a step-down transformer unless it's got a voltage selector switch on the back.

If it's got the switch, that is the way to go for both sound quality and ease of use.

If not, I might give it a miss - you are going to need a hefty transformer to do that sort of work. the plug-in ones available won't have the grunt.

 

[Anonymous]

Its blown a fuse? Well it might of blown because the amp has gone pop!

Sounds risky to me! and not cheap.ÿ

 

[Anonymous]

fatboyslimfast:If you are confident that is the fault, then maybe it's worth it.

Yep, you are going to need a step-down transformer unless it's got a voltage selector switch on the back.

If it's got the switch, that is the way to go for both sound quality and ease of use.

If not, I might give it a miss - you are going to need a hefty transformer to do that sort of work. the plug-in ones available won't have the grunt.

Yes it is the fuse and it does have a switch actually, so I could just use an adapter?

 

[the record spot]

Should be alright, but check. My Sansui tuner is American with the standard two prong plug. An adapter plug is available and it's fine for me.

 

[ElectroMan]

You may also have to pay VAT and/or import duty, depending on how much it's worth!

(http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm - click on the Rates & Tables quick link)

 

[Anonymous]

I would repeat what the above poster said, you will be liable for VAT, i have been bitten by this before when ordering items from America.