Amfibus,
I have corresponded with Hugh and he seems like a great guy and builds a good product. No question about that. The intent of this post is to try to understand how the Soraya compares to its US competitors.
At the current conversion rate the Soraya is approximately US$4700 plus international shipping and any import taxes. This price of admission gets you into some pretty good company like Ayre, Modwright, Cary, van Alstine, Odyssey, etc.
Many Aussies say this amp competes with amps 2-3 times its price point; I am just trying to understand this versus buying something "local". Especially since the purchase would be a leap of faith since I cannot hear the amp.
I have corresponded with Hugh and he seems like a great guy and builds a good product. No question about that. The intent of this post is to try to understand how the Soraya compares to its US competitors.
At the current conversion rate the Soraya is approximately US$4700 plus international shipping and any import taxes. This price of admission gets you into some pretty good company like Ayre, Modwright, Cary, van Alstine, Odyssey, etc.
Many Aussies say this amp competes with amps 2-3 times its price point; I am just trying to understand this versus buying something "local". Especially since the purchase would be a leap of faith since I cannot hear the amp.