Vivek Batra
Well-Known Member
Hi
I am a frequent visitor to Europe but new to buying hi end audio equipment. I am planning to buy a Pre Amp and Power amplifier for my Stereo system. Is it worth buying any equipment from Europe from cost perspective? Are there any real hi end brands that are not available in India and worth buying? My budget is around Euros 10K. I am also bit concerned how the custom and air fare for the extra luggage would play in. As far as I know Europe is not as cheap as US.
I know this might not be a easy question to answer as I have not mentioned any particular brand here but my inclination is towards McIntosh/ Accuphase/ Primaluna pre and power amps.
In the past I have got VAT refund at the airport for the billing above Euros 175. I am hoping to get the same in case of Electronics as well. The VAT is around 20% on electronics.
Taking this VAT refund, custom + air fare for the extra weight will it make any sense to buy from there?
Anyone's experience buying similar products from Europe to India will be of great help to me.
Thanks.
I am a frequent visitor to Europe but new to buying hi end audio equipment. I am planning to buy a Pre Amp and Power amplifier for my Stereo system. Is it worth buying any equipment from Europe from cost perspective? Are there any real hi end brands that are not available in India and worth buying? My budget is around Euros 10K. I am also bit concerned how the custom and air fare for the extra luggage would play in. As far as I know Europe is not as cheap as US.
I know this might not be a easy question to answer as I have not mentioned any particular brand here but my inclination is towards McIntosh/ Accuphase/ Primaluna pre and power amps.
In the past I have got VAT refund at the airport for the billing above Euros 175. I am hoping to get the same in case of Electronics as well. The VAT is around 20% on electronics.
Taking this VAT refund, custom + air fare for the extra weight will it make any sense to buy from there?
Anyone's experience buying similar products from Europe to India will be of great help to me.
Thanks.
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