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Would you rent a $14,000 DAC for $75 per day?

Would you rent an expensive DAC? I have a lot of expensive gear sitting around unused. That got me thinking... could I rent out my hifi gear when I'm not using it?

 

For example, Mola Mola Tambaqui is an amazing DAC. Instead of purchasing it new, or used, why not rent it for $75/day for a minimum of 5 days? Plus shipping of course. I'd credit card hold a refundable deposit (about 10% of the component value).

 

The benefit to this - there are zero obligations to buy. Just pay the rental fees, try it out for as long as you'd like, pack it up in its Pelican case, then return it with an included prepaid shipping label.

 

The benefit to me - generate some cashflow on my equipment and support my retirement;)

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glenmschneider
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Camera rentals are in place supported mostly by professionals that need a particular piece of gear for a particular short term assignment. I have used them to try out a lens but found a place close to avoid the shipping barges.

I’ve also used the Cable Co to try out about 10 different cables. But I’m going to say those are less fragile than a Mola Mola.

from the consumer side, I could see spending 750 for a two week in house demo to see if I wanted to purchase. More than that, I can fly to a dealer who can have one set up for me.
 

all in all, just too much risk on your end. 

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