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Purchasing from Japan

Greetings all,
    Has anyone purchased an item from Japan? I'm interested in buying the DAC module for an Accuphase integrated and an eBay seller from Japan has a new one for just over half of the US retail. Voltage is not an issue in this case, I have confirmed that. The seller has hundreds of sales with perfect feedback and has quickly answered two questions that I asked. So I feel good about that. Shipping of this small package would be by DHL. VAT and import duties not included but shipping is free. Does anyone know what I can expect for a purchase price of about $1,100?
~Oran
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muziekliefhebber
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Hi Oranfoster,

Thanks for your reply. Indeed, it's a very nice sounding and looking piece of equipment.

However, i'm wondering if the dac from Japan will work propperly in an European Accuphase. In Europe we have the 220 Volt elektricity, which is different from the voltage in Japan. You wrote that that isn't a problem, but i'm wondeing how you found out.

Can you tell something about how you are so sure?

Thanks for your reply!

greetz

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oranfoster OP
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Sorry, guess I never answered your question. I DID ask that question and was told that the module works with units configured for any voltage. And there was absolutely no indication on the manual or box indicating for a specific voltage. I bought one intended for the Japanese market and it works as intended for my North American unit.
 
muziekliefhebber
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Thanks Oranfoster!
A friend lives in Tokyo and will visit the Netherlands soon. I'm going to ask him to bring the dac with him, and save me quite a lot of bugs... He was looking for a birthdaypressent annyway.....

Needless to say, but even without the dac the e-600 is an absolutely brilljant piece. Very, very impressed listining this morning too the fablous Monty Alexander trio live in Montreux. Fantastic music and totaly impressive sound. 

Keep the music playing!
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