I think both of you are correct. As Sim Audio is a Canadian product it can be purchased in Canada for a lot less than US retail. The exchange rate alone almost accounts for the prices on the used market. I've owned a W-5 and P-3 since March and they just keep getting better. I have completely lost the urge to constantly look to upgrade these parts of my system. Beautifully made and just a joy to listen to.
SIM Audio DEPRECIATION - Slide to hole?
I have heard so many great comments regarding SIM Audio W-5 Amps. Yet I have lately seen a relative flood of them on the used market all with less than a year of use on them and at incredible depreciated selling prices (faster than many other high end products). Further more, I have seen several sold by internet dealers just like $200 DVD players. What is going on here? Is this yet another of companies in disparate financial struggles or poor dealer distribution or poor marketing or all of the above.