I guess that is not likely because unfortunately the US retail price is significantly higher.

The only reason why I am able to do this is not because I am rich but because about three weeks ago I got a $5K bonus for the macro programs that I wrote (supposedly because I take initiative and like helping out the team.... real reason is I was bored and am a lazy person who likes to simplify tedious crap).

To be honest, I wouldn't want to pay more than $4500.00, though.

Actually, part of that "only" reason is also because I have a BHSE. If I didn't have this amp I wouldn't go for the new cans.

Edited March 24, 201115 yr by screaming oranges

So we do a group buy from Japan??

I think you missed the part where I said I'm a lazy person... if someone gets this going, I'm in.

ok, where's n3rdling

I am also interested in a group buy if we can get some significant savings. Overseas is probably the only way to go though.

Isn't the general threshold for some kind of saving usually 5 or 10 orders for most parts?

Edited March 24, 201115 yr by monsieurguzel

Isn't the general threshold for some kind of saving usually 5 or 10 orders for most parts?

i think that really depends on the industry. audio dealers don't like to have any inventory. it's not like anyone will be sitting on a pile of SR-009 trying to recoup overhead

Yeah, but it is worth a shot and Birgir can confirm or deny. Looks like we have 4 here so far?

If it is at or under $4000 I might be in

I'm still skeptical about this. And I'm guessing tomorrow our Norse friend will squash our hopes

Woo Audio has a thread on Head Fi about the SR009.

retail price $5250

Dang - I better not spend my tax return on booze... !!

Deepak, i think that price was low by about $500.

Assuming I can get the money together in time, I'd be interested in a group buy as well.

Deepak, i think that price was low by about $500.

Do you mean the Japanese pre-order price from that one site? I agree $4500 seems more realistic.

No, I mean that group buy.

The price for the group buy in Thailand is $4200 per set. I confirmed this with a gentlemen who is part of the group buy. I still can't believe 10 people in Thailand wants to be in on this. One member actually ordered two!! I will let you guy try this out first and maybe...only maybe, I'll get one at the end of this year or early next year. I need an amp to drive Stax headphones.

Edited March 24, 201115 yr by purk

Hmm I was told they're paying 135,000 Baht per headphone. Using google's converter that comes out to a little over $4450.

I'd be in for a group buy if we got some interesting savings.

Hmm I was told they're paying 135,000 Baht per headphone. Using google's converter that comes out to a little over $4450.

I'll confirm that number again. But in any event expect around at least $700 saving per set if we create a group buy.

As long as silver continues to kick ass, I will probably be pickup up a pair this year, wherever the price may be.

I definitely am waiting till someone like Elusive Disc gets them, though.

I had better see about getting an amp soon.

I've been out of audio to goddamn long.

Edited March 24, 201115 yr by aardvark baguette

The pre-order price is nice but I'd expect another 10% on top of it in fees etc. I already have a set ordered so no group buy for me unless I can wear Stuart down and force him to get a set as well.

The $4450 is more accurate figure. One of the member confirmed with me that the price got increased slightly from $4200 to $4450.

All right, doing group buy research today and best price so far from Elusive Disc is $4725 shipped to me (so you would need to add shipping to you to this price). That is 10% off retail with shipping to me thrown in. I guess Stax recently raised prices for these guys so their margins are very thin.

I am trying to get 15% from another US dealer, we'll see.

The $4725 is looking pretty good to me and we only need 7.

What do those interested think?

For me it wouldn't be a significant savings, since I'd need to add shipping to Europe and eventually Customs expenses. That price is about MSRP in Japan, which I hope can be lower, perhaps waiting some time. But for you Americans looks pretty good.

All right, doing group buy research today and best price so far from Elusive Disc is $4725 shipped to me (so you would need to add shipping to you to this price). That is 10% off retail with shipping to me thrown in. I guess Stax recently raised prices for these guys so their margins are very thin.

I am trying to get 15% from another US dealer, we'll see.

The $4725 is looking pretty good to me and we only need 7.

What do those interested think?

Thanks Andy. I will call Jack Wu and Todd and see if they would be interested in matching or beating those prices. Todd doesn't advertise Stax any more, so I am not sure of his status with them. I will post something up.

All right, doing group buy research today and best price so far from Elusive Disc is $4725 shipped to me (so you would need to add shipping to you to this price). That is 10% off retail with shipping to me thrown in. I guess Stax recently raised prices for these guys so their margins are very thin.

I am trying to get 15% from another US dealer, we'll see.

The $4725 is looking pretty good to me and we only need 7.

What do those interested think?

Thanks for the leg work Andy. I am going to have to bow out.