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Post by phil1975m on Sept 9, 2013 11:44:17 GMT -5
Hi all.
New member 1st post.
I'm interested in the XPA-5, the European launch can't come soon enough.
In the UK getting a half decent power amp of similar spec your talking double the price or more of the XPA-5.
So I hoping the launch is not to far away.
There is demand in the UK for the Emotiva products.
Phil
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Post by Erwin.BE on Sept 9, 2013 11:58:42 GMT -5
Welcome!
Demand is by no means limited to the UK...
I am very curious how the pricing is going to be. Until now, shipping was expensive, especially for the XPA and XPR amps and speakers. And then you had to cough up an additional 30% for duties and VAT. Luckily the dollar / euro rate was very favourable. This meant that buying Emotiva gear in stead of other was still a no-brainer. I would imagine that duties and VAT would be added to the prices. Shipping inside EU should be free of charge as it's also free inside USA. And if Rotterdam is supplied straight from China, that would cost nothing extra also.
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Post by neo20013 on Sept 9, 2013 12:13:32 GMT -5
Even with an increase of 30% on prices, due to the Euro/Dollar rate, it would still be very competitive ... and the 5 year warranty is an welcome bonus ...
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Post by Erwin.BE on Sept 9, 2013 15:12:35 GMT -5
At today's rates, a XPA-1 costing $999 comes to €753 before duties and taxes. If I add 30% (duties and 21% VAT) that comes to €979. Hence with a bit of safety margin, I bet the price will be the same figure in euro as they are in USD.
Does something like VAT or sales tax even exist in USA? When or in which case is it applied?
Maintaining a EU branch will cost more than doing the EU-business in Franklin but this cost will be more than offset by the extra sales this move will generate. Teufel from Germany uses also an internet based sales model with very cost-effective speakers. I am under the impression they are doing very well.
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Post by neo20013 on Sept 9, 2013 16:38:29 GMT -5
At today's rates, a XPA-1 costing $999 comes to €753 before duties and taxes. If I add 30% (duties and 21% VAT) that comes to €979. Hence with a bit of safety margin, I bet the price will be the same figure in euro as they are in USD. As SVS products, where 1$ = 1€. And even so, their prices are extremely competitive. An UPA-700 for 499€, and XPA-5 by 999€, etc, with 30 day buy and trial and 5 years warranty would be amazing deals ... and i bet would be a enormous success ... |
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Post by Erwin.BE on Sept 10, 2013 12:15:31 GMT -5
I can only think of Teufel and XTZ that use the same sales model in EU. Both are mainly speaker brands. XTZ has some electronics, but only not very powerful two channel devices and is best known for room correction solutions. There is one Teufel speaker system that Emotiva should have a look at and that's the System 10 THX Ultra 5.1 set. Take a look at the sub: www.teufelaudio.co.uk/heimkino-thx/system-10-thx-ultra-2-certified-cinema-5.1-p13711.htmlEmotiva will hold a unique position. |
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Post by ludi on Sept 10, 2013 12:44:06 GMT -5
Thanks Dan! For me even greater news than XMC-1 release date  Will there be some kind of opening celebration with some Belgium beer? |
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Post by clockwork33 on Sept 10, 2013 12:52:02 GMT -5
Or perhaps an European Emofest?
Great news by the way!
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Post by ludi on Sept 10, 2013 13:46:20 GMT -5
Or perhaps an European Emofest? Great news by the way! Even better! |
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Post by neo20013 on Sept 10, 2013 14:03:11 GMT -5
Or almost as great, the opening of the European branch coincides with Christmas, leading to a big opening Christmas SALE => Emotiva presents for everyone |
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Post by novisnick on Sept 10, 2013 14:29:06 GMT -5
Thanks Dan! For me even greater news than XMC-1 release date Will there be some kind of opening celebration with some Belgium beer? Why not a World wide Emomass in December! |
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Post by petes on Sept 13, 2013 7:49:36 GMT -5
Did I miss something - is there finally news on the European branch?
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Post by ludi on Sept 13, 2013 8:10:01 GMT -5
Petes, see the message from Dan. So, yes there is good the best news related to the European branch. Hi guys, We have already entered into an agreement with with a service center in the Netherlands for direct, local support of our products. We will also begin shipping from Rotterdam very soon with a dedicated site and shopping cart for our European customers. As a side note, we are looking for a technical sales and support specialists to be based in Rotterdam. If any of you out there know of someone who would be interested in joining the "family" please send me a PM. Cheers, Dan |
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Post by petes on Sept 13, 2013 9:00:50 GMT -5
Blimey - how did I miss that. Really good news indeed - and makes me doubly happy that I held on a recent should I/shouldn't I buy another amp decision. Now when they do open, I can feel vindicated in buying another amp thinking about all of the duty I'll be saving (I hope). Annual spring trip over to Holland might now have added benefits Now, I wonder what soon means .... |
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Post by ludi on Sept 13, 2013 10:47:17 GMT -5
Blimey - how did I miss that. Really good news indeed - and makes me doubly happy that I held on a recent should I/shouldn't I buy another amp decision. Now when they do open, I can feel vindicated in buying another amp thinking about all of the duty I'll be saving (I hope). Annual spring trip over to Holland might now have added benefits Now, I wonder what soon means .... Yeah, the new tourist attraction in the Rotterdam area: The Emotiva Warehouse |
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Post by Erwin.BE on Sept 13, 2013 12:35:40 GMT -5
Blimey - how did I miss that. Really good news indeed - and makes me doubly happy that I held on a recent should I/shouldn't I buy another amp decision. Now when they do open, I can feel vindicated in buying another amp thinking about all of the duty I'll be saving (I hope). Mmm... I guess you pay duties anyway. Would think it didn't matter whether you import yourself or have it done in bulk by Emotiva Europe. These would be included in the prices of course. I think the shipping will be where the biggest saving is realized. |
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Post by tp741105 on Sept 13, 2013 13:11:48 GMT -5
Hi everyone
We may be able to reach our age? I really want a processor and a power amplifier! Later this year will be available in Europe?
Peter from Hungary
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Post by neo20013 on Sept 13, 2013 14:06:34 GMT -5
I guess you pay duties anyway. Would think it didn't matter whether you import yourself or have it done in bulk by Emotiva Europe. These would be included in the prices of course. I think the shipping will be where the biggest saving is realized. There will be a saving not only on shipment prices, but also on the taxes that would be applied if it was shipped from the USA. But the biggest bonus will be the local support, which i think was the major drawback for the European customers ... |
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Post by alexthefrench on Sept 13, 2013 16:16:57 GMT -5
So Big Dan... When is it coming!! Can't wait anymore.. On the verge of buying a 2nd hand unit from the forum but will happily wait and buy new if you can supply from Europe.. Right now I can't bring myself to spending 15-20% of the unit price on shipping only!! (+20% taxes..)
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Post by Erwin.BE on Sept 13, 2013 16:54:36 GMT -5
I guess you pay duties anyway. Would think it didn't matter whether you import yourself or have it done in bulk by Emotiva Europe. These would be included in the prices of course. I think the shipping will be where the biggest saving is realized. There will be a saving not only on shipment prices, but also on the taxes that would be applied if it was shipped from the USA. But the biggest bonus will be the local support, which i think was the major drawback for the European customers ... A] Agreed you do not pay duties when the origin is Rotterdam. But you do pay duties between Tennessee and Rotterdam or Guangzong or what ever and Rotterdam... B] That "major drawback for EU customers" is conditional. First, something has to go wrong. Check my sig: nothing ever went wrong with any of these devices thus far that would require shipping back to Franklin for repairs. There was one thing when my XPR didn't want to power on, but this was because I used el cheapo adapter power plug. I fixed it with a replacement pro plug et voilà! Music! |
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