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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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asvjerry
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...one could always contact Lloyd's about insurance, but the service might end up costing more than the DAC in discussion....

Interest in that $ level would obviously infer you've got the means to make to make it stand and deliver, or go home.  

I don't hate you for that. ;)

I'd have a few conversations to get any or all of the above concerns moot, and joust onward.  Oh, and get it all on paper and Read it.

Next step, win the Lotto...*L*

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2psyop
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No.

hgeifman
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No.

hifiguy42
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No.

steakster
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I think this idea has potential, If you’re okay with possible damage, loss and theft, start with the Tambaqui and see what happens. I'm guessing there would be more interest in auditioning speakers. But they don’t ship well.

If you’re a serial entrepreneur, this could be a fun challenge. A lot of risk and headaches for the ROI. Maybe pay a consultant’s fee to a high-end camera rental manager to learn about the pitfalls.

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