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Chinese Audio Shopping

I'm going to Beijing and Hong Kong in a couple of weeks and I was thinking of purchasing a high end turntable and accessories. A chinese company Opera makes high end turntables. Has anyone tried to buy high end audio products in Beijing? If so where? Will they work in the US (voltage, etc.)? Are they cheaper to purchase in Hong Kong? If so, where?

I'm looking at the Well Tempered Labs Amadeus or one of the Opera TTs. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
hotgonzo111
gundam91
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They will not work in the US. They use 220v over there and a different plug. Not sure if you can still do this, but you can ask the dealer to get you a 110v/120v version of the product directly from the manufacturer. It worked a few years back when my friend bought me a Consonance headphone amp. If the dealer is willing to do that for you, it may take a little extra time, and you will not be able to bargain too much from the sticker price.

Check out eBay. There are some serious looking turntables coming out of China these days. Not sure how they sound, but they sure look pretty impressive.

FrankC
hotgonzo111 OP
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thanks for pointing that out. But they produce export models for our market so maybe I can find one w 110V motor.
jaybo
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do they come with u.s. warranties? and if so, who will service?.
unsound
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