need your views on my amp purchase from head-fi

[mukulymn]

Meier - Corda Arietta AMP - Head-Fi.org Community

its meier corda arietta. 2yrs old
the thng i like is tht its neutral, though its quite old.

someone can shed light on ths

i will be using ths wth e7 to re1 or FA003

or should i wait for fiio e9 or thr r better options in $200 range

 

[strategy]

its very old amp ....and third hand (might be fourth hand also ...who knows ) ....from the pic looks new.
also the member is not very active ...2007....61posts!! he did not give you his feedback link also ...and he has none.

I'd say below 200 get the maverick D1( it sure costs a lot Here( 13k!!) ....IF YOU CAN STRETCH YOUR BUDGET ...get matrix mstage $270+shipping ...has good reviews

i'd say ...go for international trades only when you are getting a very good deal!

 

[mukulymn]

now i m looking for an amp i cn ship with in india

international trading and shipping is hassle

i will prefer local buy

thr are lot of gud chineese amp in market

i m also tempted for mstage after reading project 86 review

i will ask amarbir if he can ship one locally

 

[strategy]

dont spend more than 14 K on mstage ....although reviews are great ...but i am a little doubtful as the op-amp used is very basic one !
i am not saying its bad ....( no personal experience) but ...do not spend more than 14 K ...i messaged the distributor ( tam's hardware) sometime back he replied with :

Hi Achal,

1. I usually ship with China Post EMS. Does that work well for India?
2. You need to pay roughly $30-40 for shipping.
3. The price is already the lowest. It was $270 a couple days ago.
4. I am a very close partner of the manufacturer.

here's the link to his website ...currently priced at 248 +30 ...great price!! ($ rates are down get it!!)