nocode11503559589 Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I believe Foxtail is going to Hong Kong very soon, so I thought id start a fresh thread about Hong Kong. Now has anyone been there in the last month or so and got prices on any AVR's, the usual suspects Denon 3806, 2807 and 4806 or Yamaha 1700 and 2700. Im pretty sure Foxy will get prices once he is over there, but if anyone could get the ball rolling would be nice. Our dollar is boming now so its a good time to shop for HT over there, cause we all know we dont get the benifits of a high dollar from the retailers. Cheers Nocode
Guest EZYHD Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I believe Foxtail is going to Hong Kong very soon, so I thought id start a fresh thread about Hong Kong.Now has anyone been there in the last month or so and got prices on any AVR's, the usual suspects Denon 3806, 2807 and 4806 or Yamaha 1700 and 2700. Im pretty sure Foxy will get prices once he is over there, but if anyone could get the ball rolling would be nice. Our dollar is boming now so its a good time to shop for HT over there, cause we all know we dont get the benifits of a high dollar from the retailers. Cheers Nocode Correct, the HKD is 6.379 to $1 AUD today is was a tad over 5.8 when I was there last year. If anyone wants me to check prices on gear please post. Once again I'll see if I can come back here while I'm still in HK for an on the spot update.
CustomHT Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Correct, the HKD is 6.379 to $1 AUD today is was a tad over 5.8 when I was there last year. If anyone wants me to check prices on gear please post. Once again I'll see if I can come back here while I'm still in HK for an on the spot update. Would love to find the price of a musical fidelity 3.5 amp if you've got the time.. Do you know if they sell rotel gear over there? Cheers Scott
nocode11503559589 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 I was over there this time last year and they did have some Rotel gear, i only saw it in one shop, im guessing cause its English they dont bother with it, im pretty sure they would mainly stip to the Japanese brands. Just from what i can tell anyway. Cheers
CustomHT Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I was over there this time last year and they did have some Rotel gear, i only saw it in one shop, im guessing cause its English they dont bother with it, im pretty sure they would mainly stip to the Japanese brands. Just from what i can tell anyway.Cheers ok might have to keep to buying the rotel gear over here.. just gonna wait to they bring out a hdmi pre/pro tho..
norpus Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Would love to find the price of a musical fidelity 3.5 amp if you've got the time..Do you know if they sell rotel gear over there? Cheers Scott The A5 was $2.5K last May, it'll likely be $2K now I guess If I see one there tomorrow I'll let you know here
johnn1503560523 Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I am currently in Hong Kong. Actually stay near the Tin Hau MTR on HK Island at the L' Causeway Hotel at 18 Kings Rd. Just got back from Mong Kok (?). Thanks heaven, my wife and little son were not with me. The place was bloody crowded or what. Just amazing. Streets after streets choco blocked. I managed to droped by the place that Foxtail mentioned in his previous trip to HK for AV scenery. Now I know the place where Foxtail got his photos from...the 16th floor (Global audio video??). They have the Denon 2807. The listed price I saw was HK$7880. Didnt bother to negotiate as I wasnt buying. But they do have alot of nice stuffs. The McIntosh amps were beautiful! In advance, I know you guys would like to know more, but sorry guys if I wont be doing much postings or replying to emails as I will be spending most of my times going out with the wife and son . Disneyland is tomorrow. The legs are tired or what.
Nevyn72 Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Disneyland is tomorrow. The legs are tired or what. Must have gone past that stop a dozen times back in January! Know what you mean about the legs! Have fun there mate and try and find the time to go to Tung Chung and catch the gondola to Ngong Ping and the Tian Tan Buddha...... Cheers, Peter
jokiin Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I'll be in HK this week also, I'm usually there about every six weeks, have looked at audio a bit but I really couldn't be bothered lugging something heavy back with me even if it is cheap.
Guest EZYHD Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I am currently in Hong Kong. Actually stay near the Tin Hau MTR on HK Island at the L' Causeway Hotel at 18 Kings Rd.I managed to droped by the place that Foxtail mentioned in his previous trip to HK for AV scenery. Now I know the place where Foxtail got his photos from...the 16th floor (Global audio video??). They have the Denon 2807. The listed price I saw was HK$7880. On todays exchange rate that is $1235AUD.
norpus Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 I am currently in Hong Kong. Actually stay near the Tin Hau MTR on HK Island at the L' Causeway Hotel at 18 Kings Rd.Just got back from Mong Kok (?). Thanks heaven, my wife and little son were not with me. The place was bloody crowded or what. Just amazing. Streets after streets choco blocked. I managed to droped by the place that Foxtail mentioned in his previous trip to HK for AV scenery. Now I know the place where Foxtail got his photos from...the 16th floor (Global audio video??). They have the Denon 2807. The listed price I saw was HK$7880. Didnt bother to negotiate as I wasnt buying. But they do have alot of nice stuffs. The McIntosh amps were beautiful! In advance, I know you guys would like to know more, but sorry guys if I wont be doing much postings or replying to emails as I will be spending most of my times going out with the wife and son . Disneyland is tomorrow. The legs are tired or what. Hehe just been there myself on the 16th floor- the MF A5 was 13500 and the A3.5 was 7680. Current money changer/street rate there is 6.0 but I'm sure your bank/visa card would do a little better. Yep the MacIntosh amps were nice - so were the Jeff Rowlands, Chord, Burmeister, Jadis, Krell etc etc - c0ouldn't be bothered getting prices on those as they all weigh more than my 30kg baggage limit These are not haggled prices by the way, as I am not inclined to buy. I'd say you could get another 10% off no trouble On the 10th floor Century AV had nothing I fancied On the 8th floor, they had the Focal/Esoteric room I visited last year The Be1027 price is 42500, the similar sized Utopia is 70K (altho is evidently a **** to set up with side firing woofers), the Alto 90K (the best sounding and I'm warming to the citroen looks now;) ), whereas he didn't have the Nova (200K, I heard that last year - wonderful) nor the Grand Utopia (200kg each, 770K rrp, 480K street) He also had a Cary 306 Keith - 40K before haggling. I didn't ask the esoteric prices... Last stop was 7th floor - B&W 705 were 13.8K, 604 were 15K, Marantz SA11 15.3K and SA7s1 was 40K (nice). The guy wasn't too pleased with me when I inadvertantly stepped on one of his fat snakes whilst looking at the SA7, so I decided it was time to come back to the hotel and finish off my presentation - ... hmmm better go now then. PS Went to the infamous Mong Kok 'ladies market' and bought bulk copy biz shirts (450 for 10) and Calvin Klein copy boxers for the kids (300 for 20) and Polo ties (260 for 5). Also getting 4 more biz trou by my previous tailor for 720HK, pick up Sat. All this in a couple of hours - good work I thought
CustomHT Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 Hehe just been there myself on the 16th floor- the MF A5 was 13500 and the A3.5 was 7680. Current money changer/street rate there is 6.0 but I'm sure your bank/visa card would do a little better. Yep the MacIntosh amps were nice - so were the Jeff Rowlands, Chord, Burmeister, Jadis, Krell etc etc - c0ouldn't be bothered getting prices on those as they all weigh more than my 30kg baggage limit These are not haggled prices by the way, as I am not inclined to buy. I'd say you could get another 10% off no trouble On the 10th floor Century AV had nothing I fancied On the 8th floor, they had the Focal/Esoteric room I visited last year The Be1027 price is 42500, the similar sized Utopia is 70K (altho is evidently a **** to set up with side firing woofers), the Alto 90K (the best sounding and I'm warming to the citroen looks now;) ), whereas he didn't have the Nova (200K, I heard that last year - wonderful) nor the Grand Utopia (200kg each, 770K rrp, 480K street) He also had a Cary 306 Keith - 40K before haggling. I didn't ask the esoteric prices... Last stop was 7th floor - B&W 705 were 13.8K, 604 were 15K, Marantz SA11 15.3K and SA7s1 was 40K (nice). The guy wasn't too pleased with me when I inadvertantly stepped on one of his fat snakes whilst looking at the SA7, so I decided it was time to come back to the hotel and finish off my presentation - ... hmmm better go now then. PS Went to the infamous Mong Kok 'ladies market' and bought bulk copy biz shirts (450 for 10) and Calvin Klein copy boxers for the kids (300 for 20) and Polo ties (260 for 5). Also getting 4 more biz trou by my previous tailor for 720HK, pick up Sat. All this in a couple of hours - good work I thought Cheers for gettin a price on those musical fidelity amps.. Sounds like i'll be heading over there later in the year when im ready to get my new amp..
moochy1503560064 Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 how much are squeezebox 3's overe there right now? something small to bring back i guess
Guest EZYHD Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 Current exchange rate today is $1AUD to $6.379HKD, time for me to go to the bank!.
50mxe20 Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 Hey foxtail, Check out the new Onyko and Denon 3808 AVRs. See if either are there yet and of course get prices if they are.
Guest EZYHD Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 Hey foxtail,Check out the new Onyko and Denon 3808 AVRs. See if either are there yet and of course get prices if they are. Sure Lyle.
zorg1503559539 Posted April 11, 2007 Posted April 11, 2007 love to see what the new Yammie 2700B's are priced at there if anyone can find out.... norpus how come you are in HK so often - lucky you...... spill the beans on your job hehehe
50mxe20 Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Sure Lyle.Goes without saying doesn't it!! And love to see what the new Yammie 2700B's are priced at there if anyone can find out.... norpus how come you are in HK so often - lucky you...... spill the beans on your job hehehe
brodricj Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Correct, the HKD is 6.379 to $1 AUD today is was a tad over 5.8 when I was there last year. When I was working in Hong Kong a few years ago it was as low as 3.2 to 1, that exchange rate was great !! (good for changing HKD to AUD) Now with AUD in hand it's worth almost double!
Guest EZYHD Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 norpus how come you are in HK so often - lucky you...... spill the beans on your job hehehe A Pilot perhaps?, Airline Steward (don't think so), Travel Agent?, Importer?, IT Guru maybe?, he's just a smart bloke and good luck to him.
dyates69 Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 I'd be interested in a price on the Denon AVC-A1XV and AVC-A11XV, and also the Arcam FMJ-AV9, if they have Arcam there. I'll be heading there again soon too and would like a heads up before I go. Cheers
Thudd1503560234 Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 PS Went to the infamous Mong Kok 'ladies market' I had to laugh at how many stalls around the market were selling sex toys - ladies market indeed!
norpus Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 love to see what the new Yammie 2700B's are priced at there if anyone can find out.... norpus how come you are in HK so often - lucky you...... spill the beans on your job hehehe hehe not a hostie. I help people make drugs.... My new boss lives in HK, the last two didn't last the distance I also have a brother who has lived here 25 years so I have been coming here since 1982. I can tell you it has changed so much since then - not all for the better either (esp regarding pricing/haggling)
mejutty Posted April 13, 2007 Posted April 13, 2007 Exchange rate now at 6.5, go you good thing. I'm there in may, I might not end up buying anything if 3808 is that close to being out and not in HK when I get there. But I have been looking at getting PS3 from HK cheapest in the world for ps3 (at least 300 cheaper than in aus) it's also the same region as US for BD movies
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