Anyone bidding, know anything about it or comment on how to repair the scratches/marks on the unit?
is it a fraud?
thanks
kris
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Kriis
Id noticed that one His history looks ok. He did seem to avoid the question of serial number and age. Does that maybe indicate its an early one?
If i was after one (which im not) id give it a go with a view to getting the upgrade done? - £1800. So depending on final sale price, you could end up with a hell of a preamp for a bargain price? Given that if you spent the additional £1800,the onus would be on the dealer to ensure that it was up tp spec sound wise.
Good luck if you give it a punt!
Steve
Id noticed that one His history looks ok. He did seem to avoid the question of serial number and age. Does that maybe indicate its an early one?
If i was after one (which im not) id give it a go with a view to getting the upgrade done? - £1800. So depending on final sale price, you could end up with a hell of a preamp for a bargain price? Given that if you spent the additional £1800,the onus would be on the dealer to ensure that it was up tp spec sound wise.
Good luck if you give it a punt!
Steve
Thanks Steve, Im still chasing the serial number and his feedback looks ok. Ill watch the auction, it's apparently 2 years old without a box or remote and has some scuff marks on the paint (its clear in the photos)poppop wrote:Kriis
Id noticed that one His history looks ok. He did seem to avoid the question of serial number and age. Does that maybe indicate its an early one?
If i was after one (which im not) id give it a go with a view to getting the upgrade done? - £1800. So depending on final sale price, you could end up with a hell of a preamp for a bargain price? Given that if you spent the additional £1800,the onus would be on the dealer to ensure that it was up tp spec sound wise.
Good luck if you give it a punt!
Steve
I would get the upgrade done and the metal casework fixed locally.
I need to find the serial :)
Agree with you both - the joys of ebay!
My latest pre purchase was an ebay item, BUT I was able to meet/pay/collect. I met a great guy and got a terrific bargain. Unfortunately Kris, Im nowhere near Blackpool or Id have offered to do it!
Be interesting to hear his respone to "cash on collection". But as stated there have been one or two hoaxes with KK's!
Steve.
My latest pre purchase was an ebay item, BUT I was able to meet/pay/collect. I met a great guy and got a terrific bargain. Unfortunately Kris, Im nowhere near Blackpool or Id have offered to do it!
Be interesting to hear his respone to "cash on collection". But as stated there have been one or two hoaxes with KK's!
Steve.
This is just an idea that might be worth considering although its a bit of a long shot. Am I right in thinking that the dealer prices for ex-demo KKs are more than you want to pay? And - are you hoping to upgrade the KK with the new board once you've found one at a good price? If 'yes' to both, then perhaps try to find a dealer with an ex-demo KK1 who would be preparred to upgrade it at cost price, thereby saving you a few hundred dollars/pounds and ensuring that its a 'safe' sale.
I don't know what the cost price is for the new board, but this could be a way to narrow the gap between the dealer prices and what you're preparred to pay. Also, even though the dealer wouldn't make anything on the KK board, it would still count towards their Linn sales target.
PS I think you were right to pass on this one on eBay. Anyone not preparred to give out the serial number must be hiding something!
I don't know what the cost price is for the new board, but this could be a way to narrow the gap between the dealer prices and what you're preparred to pay. Also, even though the dealer wouldn't make anything on the KK board, it would still count towards their Linn sales target.
PS I think you were right to pass on this one on eBay. Anyone not preparred to give out the serial number must be hiding something!