Have you purchased from New York Sound ?

I have not dealt with them, but from what I gather by reading a few posts on Audio Asylum, it seems like you are paying for shipping from the country of manufacture. In certain cases like the Shanling CD players, you receive a CD player designed for overseas play and must use a transformer for the player to work properly in the US.

Regards, Rich

Nshashidhar

They're shipping IS outrageously expensive because the sell equipment that the don't stock - They ship direct from the country of origin of the piece of equipment - China etc. I know this because I asked them about shipping from their location, in NY, to me, in NJ. LOTS of money. Not too sure they don't deal in gray market items as well. Beware.

Thanks Rich & Oldpet you answered my question. Will be careful if I decide to buy from them.