Supply chain affecting anyone?

Hello,
I don’t know if anyone needs a great phono stage. I spoke with Ron at Sutherland Engineering about supply issues. He has product going out. Sutherland has phono stages starting at $900 for the KC Vibe and all the way up. Due to a trickle down effect you get a lot sound for your buck.  If you are in the Chicagoland area this store lets you demo in your home before you buy. https://holmaudio.com/
My recommendation if you are running a low output MC cart is either the TZ Vibe or the Little LOCO. Super quiet, great for listening at all levels even at low volumes which is difficult for most phono stages, and really big sound stage while keeping its composure. All of these great attributes starting at $1400. Best off all they are shipping. 

I am thankful for what I have and what most of us all enjoy today. The sky is not falling and perhaps it’s time to take a deep breath. Sometimes the best way through challenging times is not to grumble or spread fear. Sometimes it’s best to be thankful and encouraging. Just a timeout break for this darkening thread.

Yes dude!!

Yes, bicycle parts - SRAM in particular is going to hold up delivery of a new bike by months, but they are not the only company having issues.

I am in manufacturing but not hifi. I have been watching things get worse since the beginning of the pandemic. Our normal supplier leads times have gone from 30 days 9 months on some materials. The costs for shipping containers have increased 500%. At the same time our customers are having great sales numbers and our factories are fully booked through to the fall of 2022. It is insane.
I don't expect things to get better for the supply chain and shipping costs until the end of 2022 at the earliest