Conflicted with Preamps

I think it will cost you some bucks. If you open it as opposed to selling  it as new.  If you like the Mac and are satisfied with it, I’m not sure I would do that, but obviously that’s your call. Also would think you are within your rights to cancel the order unless it was understood, there would be this sort of delay in delivery.

Thanks "helomech". All of your suggestions are now contenders. China products are great by me. I do like the fact that the Quad has a MC input. I hear a lot of good things about the Topping. 

As for canceling the Quad order. A few emails and phone calls yielded no return correspondence but when I asked to cancel the order, the previous posted answer was returned in minutes. So it's fair to say, no cancel, hence this post. I suppose I should inquire about a return policy. I'm sure there is a high restocking fee, so new unopened box sounds like the best option. But I do want to hear it too.

Conflicted again.

if they didn't reach out. I'd say put it up for sale @chippieboy 

I would keep the C49 and cancel the Quad order by working with your credit card company by opening a dispute. They usually get things resolved quickly the one time I had to go that path. If it has not shipped from the vendor you purchased it from, there should be no issue with canceling the order.

If for some reason you have to take possession, sell it as a new-in-box, sealed, and never opened. I am not sure how a warranty transfer would work in that situation.

As mentioned above, the Benchmark LA4 is a great preamp at a reasonable price. I regret selling mine. I was not a fan of its wonky touchscreen controls, preferring knobs and buttons.

Good luck