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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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tomic601
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“ cupgrade “,,,,, about lost it..

OP you might pose same ? on WBF…. another set of audiophiles…

 

lanx0003
874 posts
 

No. Some people either don't know or don't care to follow the proper sequence for turning on a system (starting with the source) or turning it off (starting with the amp). Additionally, some people neglect to turn off the system before swapping out cable connections. There are many unsuspecting / ignorant individuals out there—you never know. Hi-fi audio gear is delicate, and it's best not to take any chances. 

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chenry
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No. And it might have been $14K to the initial purchaser, but rental value would be calculated on used fair market value since a used article is what is rented. And then there is the issue whether any DAC is worth $14K given the considerably lower price points of other well-rated DACs.

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carlsbad2
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I think people are missing the point.  Rent at $75/day for 2 days to see how it sounds with your system before buying it makes great sense and is a reasonable price.  Shipping is a problem as I pointed out earlier. 

No, people won't pay $75/day for a long term rental for daily use, but I don't think that is the proposed business model.  

Jerry

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thecarpathian
4,724 posts
 

5 day minimum.

Another thought, if it comes back broken, who's at fault? Who's liable, the shipper? The customer?

The forum is full of incidents of Lost, stolen, damaged gear, and that's with a single shipping. But, your circus, your monkeys. Weigh out the pros and cons. Develop a business model and liability contract. Are you going to be a tax paying business entity? 

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