Pbb brings out some great points.-----Funny;I have a 47ai also. Just bough 2 weeks ago. Factory sealed from a local shop,for a bit more than they sell for here. Guess what ??? I brought it home---DOA--- Naturally my dealer did an immediate exchange. Anybody else and I'd have shipping and worst of all waiting problems. I've read to many broken-in-shipping;threads to buy either speakers (large ones) or tube amps---and then have them shipped. I figgure it's like the lottery-- maybe you feel lucky--??
Anyone bought Speakers from outside U.S.A.?
My speaker interest of the moment is Vienna Acoustics. I have noticed recently, several people from Italy advertising Beethovens & Mahlers. (some of them on this site) Would anyone else out there be the least bit worried about sending several thousand dollars overseas? I guess when one gets down to it, It's not too much different than sending money across the country, But it just seems risky(er)to me. The prices ARE attractive, So I can see where one might be tempted tho. Also, What about power & warranty issues? B.T.W. My system consists of The Denon AVR 5803. Pioneer DV-47Ai. Pioneer Pro-710.(64")Vienna Maestro Ctr. Beethoven Mains. 4-Waltz Surrounds. A REL Stadium 3 Sub. Monster AVS 2000 power stabilizer. Monster Surge protector. And various Monster interconnects. Thanks for your input. Phil Griffin...