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Would you rent a $14,000 DAC for $75 per day?

Would you rent an expensive DAC? I have a lot of expensive gear sitting around unused. That got me thinking... could I rent out my hifi gear when I'm not using it?

 

For example, Mola Mola Tambaqui is an amazing DAC. Instead of purchasing it new, or used, why not rent it for $75/day for a minimum of 5 days? Plus shipping of course. I'd credit card hold a refundable deposit (about 10% of the component value).

 

The benefit to this - there are zero obligations to buy. Just pay the rental fees, try it out for as long as you'd like, pack it up in its Pelican case, then return it with an included prepaid shipping label.

 

The benefit to me - generate some cashflow on my equipment and support my retirement;)

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thecarpathian
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Renting would be infrequent at best and while you're waiting, value is going down, and every time you send it off chance of damage, losing it, theft go up.

 

grislybutter
3,301 posts
 

question #1 insurance. Would anyone ship it with insuring it for 14K? It is around 2%, both ways 4% total which is $560 already. 

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carlsbad2
1,762 posts
 

Problem is shipping.  Unless you live in NY or LA and have a huge market within driving distance, shipping will be a show stopper.

 

kennyc
1,596 posts
 

$75/day = $2,250/month

No, doubtful you’ll find:

  1. an audiophile + 
  2. can afford $2.3k/month +
  3. Choose your option rather than common alternative to purchase.

If one saves for 7 months, can purchase own new unit - much better than what you are offering

Also, with renting comes wear and tear, and you may run into trouble if they drag their feet on returning

Testing DAC to test then return asap might be worth it to some who are specifically interested in your particular DAC,

Personally, I wouldn’t want the risk- if something goes wrong with the DAC, who’s going to pay to fix, them?  It’s one thing being right, quite another to make them pay for repair.

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curiousjim
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Depending on if it was already broken in and how much shipping with insurance was, I might give it a try.  But I really don’t want to pay $75 a day to burn in something or pay an additional $500 in shipping costs.  See if anyone within a couple hours drive from you has what you are looking for.

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