I have purchased a few items from Canada. No problem except that on one of them I got nailed for customs. I tried to purchase some vintage Tannoy bookshelf speakers from Japan but the shipment requirements were too difficult to deal with. I never tried to buy anything from Europe but I would chance it if I really wanted the equipment and I couldn't get it here or in Canada.
Advise on buying electronics out of-the country
It was brought to my attention by several online and in our audio group several people bought LPS ,such as Ted Pardo,, fidelizer and others ,and this applies to electronics ,if there is no service centers I advise against it . My friend bought a Fidelizer LPS which has a Horrible 1 year warranty and his failed within 6 months ,you-have to ship it back to Europe for service, Very costly , with Digital finally Denafrips finally has a service center in the U.S and does Holo Springs which is good. many people don’t think about this , if it’s under $200 then that’s not a big risk . that’s one reason I always check where I can get it repaired in the U.S or Canada if not I don’t buy it ,just something to think about.