EU Loaner Program
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Forum Name: EU Loaner Program
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Topic: EU Loaner Program
Posted By: FritzS
Subject: EU Loaner Program
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2011 at 6:08am
Gives there a loan program outside UK? I am interested for the newest Solo with »analog« PSU. I live in Austria an use a »green« Solo - upgraded with metal can OPA LME49720HA instead of the AD823. http://www.stockhammer.eu/hifi/solo-main.php" rel="nofollow - http://www.stockhammer.eu/hifi/solo-main.php PS: Today I test the new AKG K550 headphone and have the Q701 too for test. About K550 - I posted more in this thread http://www.head-fi.org/t/553944/akg-k550-new" rel="nofollow - http://www.head-fi.org/t/553944/akg-k550-new http://www.hifi-forum.de/index.php?action=browseT&forum_id=110&thread=12140&back=&sort=&z=1" rel="nofollow - http://www.hifi-forum.de/index.php?action=browseT&forum_id=110&thread=12140&back=&sort=&z=1 ------------- AKG K812, K872, K712, Q701, K701, K501, K550, K271, Denon AH-D 7000 "Green" SOLO (with LME49860NA), WNA MKII Marantz SA7001 KI, Philips CD650 Revox B790, G1042, Reflex |
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Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2011 at 2:39pm
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It
is my pleasure to introduce the European Loaner Program for certain
items of kit from the Graham Slee Product line, including phono preamps,
headphone amps and interconnect cables.
This loaner program is a very generous one devised by Graham and will allow you to apply here to borrow for the home trial of a phono preamp or headphone amp totally free of charge, other than the cost of postage for the kit. I’m based in the Dordogne in South West France and the kit will be yours on loan for a two week period, which does not include the postage period to and from anywhere in Europe.
Please feel free to post here with any expression of interest and continue to watch this thread for further information, updates and availability of kit.
Cheers,
Suggs *********
Here is
a current list of the items available under the loaner program. Please
contact me here if you’d like to take part in the loaner program and
have the chance to listen to one of these sensational pieces of kit in
your own system.
Phono Preamps
Gram Amp 2 Communicator
Gram Amp 2 Special Edition Gram Amp 3 Fanfare Reflex M + PSU1 Reflex C + PSU1 Elevator EXP + PSU1
Headphone Amplifiers
Solo SGRII + PSU1 Solo Ultra-Linear + PSU1 Novo Voyager Voyager [Spatially Enhanced]
Interconnect Cables
Cusat50 1.5mt Dual Mono |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 2:14pm
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Hi Fritz In case you haven't picked up on it since your posting on this thread, I am now the official "loaner" for the EU so Graham's various marvellous products are available through me here in France  Please feel free to ask for any products that may be of interest to you and we can sort something out accordingly. Cheers Suggs ------------- Derek |
Posted By: FritzS
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 6:23pm
Hi Suggs, I am looking for the newest Solo with PSU1. How high are the shipping costs? ------------- AKG K812, K872, K712, Q701, K701, K501, K550, K271, Denon AH-D 7000 "Green" SOLO (with LME49860NA), WNA MKII Marantz SA7001 KI, Philips CD650 Revox B790, G1042, Reflex |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 6:44pm
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Hi FritzS I don't know exactly as I haven't yet sent oneout, but having sent a similar sized package to Germany recently I would think we are talking around 17 to 19 euros (including insurance), plus your postage back to me. By the way, I suppose that these postings should now be in the EU loaner program thread, not the UK one! I also see from your listing that you have the AKG K550 headphones...what is your opinion of them? ------------- Derek |
Posted By: FritzS
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 6:53pm
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Hi Suggs, I posted all my headphone reviews here http://www.gspaudio-community.activeboards.net/dj-and-professional-headphone-user_forum12.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.gspaudio-community.activeboards.net/dj-and-professional-headphone-user_forum12.html K550 http://www.gspaudio-community.activeboards.net/akg-k550_topic1229.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.gspaudio-community.activeboards.net/akg-k550_topic1229.html ------------- AKG K812, K872, K712, Q701, K701, K501, K550, K271, Denon AH-D 7000 "Green" SOLO (with LME49860NA), WNA MKII Marantz SA7001 KI, Philips CD650 Revox B790, G1042, Reflex |
Posted By: R_Bla193
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 9:37am
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Hi Suggs, Is the EU Loaner Program still available? I am in Berlin and interested in borrowing a Solo for use with Sennheiser HD600 headphones. Which Solo would you recommend testing? Best Regards, Robert |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 11:10am
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Hi Robert Yes it still running and I would be pleased to send you either of the Solo models. Please send me a Private Message with your details and I'll answer with how we can proceed. As far as which model, it may be worth trying the standard Solo first and then, if you want to, you can return it and try the UL version afterwards. I have used both with the HD600's and they both work well although they do different things (I won't say what as it will be best for you to discover this for yourself) Regards Derek ------------- Derek |
Posted By: R_Bla193
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2012 at 10:09am
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Hi Derek, Thank you for the quick reply. I will send you a Private Message with my details soon. I look forward to test-driving the Solo. Best Regards, Robert |
Posted By: Jahmed
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 9:33am
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Hi Suggs, can you tell me how much it would cost to send a Reflex M + PSU1 to Finland? And what is the weight of the package so that I can check the costs of returning it back to you? Cheers, Jame
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Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 10:01am
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Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 12:24pm
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Hi Jame The cost (including insurance of 750 euros) would be 22 euros. The weight of the package is 1.8kg. Hope that is of use to you. At the moment the Reflex M is with me so there is no waiting time before I could despatch it. If you want to proceed, please send me a Private Message with your address details and I'll get back to you straight away Regards ------------- Derek |
Posted By: Jahmed
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 1:29pm
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Hi Suggs, thanks for your prompt reply. Sending the package back to you seems to be pretty expensive if the insurance is needed. As a normal package it would cost 23,- euros but that would be with no insurance. Adding the insurance would require sending the package as EMS and that would cost 50,- euros. Maybe the 77,- euros would be better spend on the actual purchase, since there is the option to return it in 30 days should I not be satisfied with the Reflex (which I very much doubt). Cheers, Jame |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 3:00pm
Sorry to hear that the Finnish postal service is so expensive , still, I'm sure that if you buy one you will be very happy (after it burns in).Happy listening ------------- Derek |
Posted By: il Dottore
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2012 at 9:24pm
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Hello, Greetings from Emerald Island! When Proprius mono blocks will be accessible in EU loaner program? Can I place myself in the Q? :) Kindest regards Chris |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2012 at 10:45am
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Hello there Chris You will need to apply on the UK loaner program as it works out cheaper for postage from there rather than France where I live Happy listening ------------- Derek |
Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2012 at 6:22pm
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Hi Chris, please PM me about the loan. Best wishes Jon ------------- Jon Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
Posted By: Bfmcosta
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2013 at 4:13pm
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Hello, I just purchased a turntable, and this will be my first experience in the Vinyl world. Can I try the Gram Amp 2 SE? I am in Portugal... Thanks! Bruno
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Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2013 at 5:29pm
Hi Bruno and welcome to the Forum  .I run the European Loaner scheme and will happily supply you with the Gram Amp 3 SE on loan. If you would like to PM (Private Message) me we can get this sorted and to you quickly ------------- Derek |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 12:02pm
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Announcement I am moving house next week and therefore the European Loaner Scheme will have to have a short rest while I get everything set up in the new place. I will make a further announcement when everything is up and running again which hopefully won't take too long. Cheers ------------- Derek |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2014 at 9:31pm
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Derek, Have you finished moving yet? I'm interested in trying out a couple of pairs of CuSat interconnects to see what difference they might make in my system. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 8:32am
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Hi Kevin Yes the European Loaner Scheme is up and running again (there was an announcement) Please PM with details of what you would like to borrow ------------- Derek |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2014 at 9:39am
Derek, I remember seeing something somewhere, but anybody looking at this thread wouldn't see it, and would be aware it was back up and running.  ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: UZ1
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 9:19am
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Hi, I'd like to join the loaner program. Not only because I'm on a market for phono preamp, but also because of curiosity. So, I'd like to start at the bottom of the price ladder and eventually make my way up. ATB |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 10:10am
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Hi I run the European Loaner Scheme for Graham. If you want to PM (Private Message) me, I can let you know how it works. What piece of equipment would you like to borrow and whereabouts do you live? ------------- Derek |
Posted By: UZ1
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 9:39pm
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When the right time comes, I will comment on the phono preamp in appropriate thread, here I'd like to say I'm extremely
grateful for this fuss-free loaner program. It is very helpful,
especially for someone in a country without a serious network of
audio distribution.
So, thanks for this great program and please keep it running. If only more manufacturers would come up with similar solutions. |
Posted By: viejo53
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 2:21pm
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I like to loan a Gram Amp 2 Communicator. Greetings, Fons Weijtens, The Netherlands |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 14 May 2015 at 3:50pm
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Hello Fons, welcome to the forum. Please PM (Private Message) me with your details and I'll let you know how the loan scheme works Derek ------------- Derek |
Posted By: Razamanaz
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2017 at 4:28pm
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This loan scheme is such a brilliant idea! Thank you to Graham for offering it and to Derek for the administration. I will most likely have a go within the next month or so. My system is still packed away due to some renovation work at home. I have ordered some new furniture and when that arrives I will set the system up again. Once I'm satisfied it is properly done (new layout of the room, so there will be some trial and error with positioning of speakers and other things), I plan to sign up for testing a phono amp. Just have to think about which one... (decisions, decisions) Derek, I will PM you when I'm ready.  ------------- Simon "And some people say it's just rock n' roll Oh, but it gets you right down to your soul" (Push The Sky Away, Nick Cave) |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 6:45am
I'm here, ready to help when needed  ------------- Derek |
Posted By: fons1953
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2017 at 4:53pm
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Moderation: Blatant adverstising! See "A Rule of Fairness" top of every page please! AUDIO PARTNERSHIP PLC are doing quite nicely at a net worth of £1.9 million - a lot more than our £82,600... Grabbing more custom on these pages is just plain greed. Please observe etiquette. Dear Suggs, I would like to try at home (loan) the Reflex M + PSU1. Last year a loaned the Gramamp 2 through a French connection/loaner and had good results with it. Unfortunately it had no subsonic filter. Maybe this Reflex M + PSU1 has another sound quality so that I don't have to raise the bass level on my Onkyo A9555 amplifier to have some extra "warmth". (removed) My cartridge is a Denon HO MC DL160. Kind regards, Fons Weijtens Edit: address removed . . Fons - welcome to the forum! I've removed your address from public view and sent it to Derek (Suggs) via private message. I'm sure you'll love the Reflex M! Bob (morris_minor)
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Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2017 at 6:58am
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Hi Fons Welcome to the forum I have the Reflex available for loan (it's just come back from Holland) so please contact me via a PM (Private Message) and we can then sort everything out to enable you to have a loan ------------- Derek |
Posted By: Gekados
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 8:25pm
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And now the Reflex is in Sweden :) Well, actually, has been here for a few weeks, most likely used by football practice by the Swedish postal service. Box looked horrible, but luckily Derek made an exellent job with the packaging and everything was safe. All is connected and some casual listening has been initialized. Nice touch including the PSU 1 for a loaner ! ------------- I'm not harmful, just introspective. You can probably think I'm weird, but it's not harmful weird. |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2017 at 1:42pm
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Hello Ben Welcome. Do you know how the loaner scheme works? I will get a postal cost for you and if you want to proceed, you pay for the postage via PayPal. I then send the item(s) to you and then, once they arrive at your home, you have two weeks to listen before having to return them to me here in France. Hope that is good for you. Will you want another PSU1 so that you can directly compare without having to power either of them down? Let me know and I'll get the postal cost worked out accordingly Regards Derek PS Please reply via a PM to me...it is not good practice to put your address onto the forum. The PM is secure whereas anyone can read the postings on the forum. I will delete your post for security reasons ------------- Derek |
Posted By: Eric
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2017 at 5:18pm
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Today one Accession, one Reflex M and a pair of Spatia speaker cables has left Sweden for the journey back to France. It has been some very interesting weeks with a lot of different music and testing. When testing Accession connected directly to my power amps I realised that my preamp wasn't as good as I thought.  Thanks for this unique opportunity to test the equipment at home. |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2017 at 6:50pm
Contradictory: A sub-sonic filter reduces the bass, but you want more bass, so how will that be achieved by reducing it? ------------- That none should be able to buy or sell without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: nikydr
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 4:04pm
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Hello, I was very pleased to discover this website, and I read most of it learning useful and interesting technical information. I think the loaning program is amazing and I’d like to participate. First of all I will present my audio setup for you to decide if it worth to me use GSP units due to the technical limitations of my system. I know that in Hi Fi audio you don´t get better sound than your weakest element in the system can do. I think that using GSP advanced units at their true performance requires an audio system able to reflect these top notch performance. My setup is as follows: -record player Technics SL 1200GR -cartridge Audio Technica VM 540ML -integrated amp Cambridge audio CXA 60 -floorstand speakers Q Acoustics Concept 40 My present phonostage is ifi Micro iPhono 2 and I’d like to believe that I’ll be able to obtain better performance with GSP phonostage and interconnects. What do you think? ------------- niky |
Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 6:45pm
This is the exact reason for the loaner program. Try one in your own home to see if it does make the improvement you are searching for. I'd try out the Reflex M for use with moving magnet cartridges. It would bring out the best of your Audio Technica VM 540ML. The Graham Slee Revelation M is the same as a Reflex M but has added multiple EQ settings for a varied vinyl collection. The Accession M has 3 EQ settings and a variable output level to make a better level-match to your system if needed. Your choice for a loaner is open to any units that are available.
------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: Richardl60
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 7:24pm
| I wouldn't get too hung up on the weakest link principle. Yes any item stands to limit the ultimate performance but unless mismatched they generally shouldn't be an issue. Speakers may be more of an exception perhaps. The loan scheme for home trial will enable you to determine for yourself how big the differences are and in my experience of the range they simply improve on what is already there |
Posted By: BackinBlack
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 8:02pm
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Welcome to the forum Niky. I would only echo the comments about the loan programme, trying in your own home is by far the best way to tell whether something suits you and your system. I also agree with Richard that improvements should be noticed as there are really no particular weak links in your system. Go ahead and take advantage of the loan system, what you try really depends on your budget because you will almost certainly want to buy whatever you audition. Happy Listening Ian ------------- Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it. |
Posted By: morris_minor
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2018 at 9:22am
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Another welcome from me Niky! I'd like to add that in my experience of auditioning equipment, the biggest change is often noticed when you revert back to what you had before. ------------- Bob Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
Posted By: nikydr
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2018 at 9:49am
Thank you very much for this opinion. It's like a cold shower for my enthusiasm, you have confused me a little bit. I already ordered the equipments I'd like to test, and I really hope in a "waw" improvement . Or may be you consider my setup incapable to play such an improvement! Tell me the truth, don't coddle me! ------------- niky |
Posted By: Aussie Mick
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2018 at 2:20am
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Don’t worry! Plenty of Technics 1200 and AT fans around here using these phono stages. I would think stepping up a price level over your current stage would bring very obvious benefits, and a cost-alike Slee would tell you a lot about the design ethos and priorities of Graham’s products. Happy listening, Mick. ------------- Rega RP8 - Apheta 2 - Accession MC Enigma PS -Solo ULDE (Focal Utopia) - PS Audio M700 - Fical Kanta No2 |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2018 at 8:50am
Firstly, the Technics is a good TT, and I have heard the cartridge and it's good enough for me. I used to like the Cambridge amps but that was around 40 years ago. If they're the same as then I think you're OK. It is a budget amp, but being built at cheaper cost by the Chinese (I guess), then it shouldn't be as "cheap" as its price would suggest. Who knows... Speakers are all down to taste anyway, so I can't add much here. There are some amps, and there are some rooms, which in combination murder the sound, but if we assume it's alright here, then you are going to hear a worthwhile improvement IMO. Just choose within your budget. And as for the "miss me" factor, it is a good measure. It is the best way to audition. Just listen to it exclusively for the full two weeks and then when you send it back, revert to what you have. You will soon discover whether you miss it or not. And if you miss it, then it's for you. I will add that often first impressions fade with time. This is what we all want to avoid. Better means better long term. ------------- That none should be able to buy or sell without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: nikydr
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 7:08pm
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Do you think a digital room correction (something like Mini DSP Dirac DDRC-24) could be useful? I don't really have such problems, just asking. ------------- niky |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 8:59pm
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Rather than being unduly worried it is best to simply borrow the products you have in mind and then you will find answers one way or another. ------------- That none should be able to buy or sell without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: Fatmangolf
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 10:11pm
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Thanks for joining our community Niky, most things are worth trying in hifi providing you only pay if you like it. Hearing your music is the best test, I've found extended listening is the key to comparisons and the above advice about listening again without the new device is very good. ------------- Jon Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC. |
Posted By: nikydr
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 4:02pm
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The problem is at my age the hearing can be tricky, unfortunately my upper audio frequency has gone down from 17-18 kHz 30years ago to some 11-12 kHz today. But listening pleasure remained the same. ------------- niky |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 6:08pm
Most adults over 45 are around 13kHz, me included. ------------- That none should be able to buy or sell without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: pgtdofzh
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 8:22pm
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hello everyone, I would like to know, if the loaner program also works for Switzerland. I very interested to try the Elevator EXP. Regards, Philippe. |
Posted By: ICL1P
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 10:21pm
Hi Philippe, I don’t know the answer to your question, but someone will be along soon who does. Having said that, to remove any doubt in the future, I would encourage your country to join the EU. ------------- Ifor ===== Reflex M & ACCESSION M, CuSat50, Majestic DAC, a Proprius pair. |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 6:25am
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Hello Phillipe, welcome to the forum. Yes, Switzerland can be included in the European loaner scheme. I will send you a Private Message (PM) to tell you how the scheme works ------------- Derek |
Posted By: pgtdofzh
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 4:06pm
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cheers, I belive, I ain't that powerful to encourage my country to join the EU. Further comments on political topics, I'll keep for myself...
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Posted By: tsburmester
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2018 at 1:41pm
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Hello, is the loaner program available for Denmark? I have for some time considered upgrading my phono stage, and the Gram Amp 2 Communicator would be a serious contender. A direct comparison with the existing stage seems really interesting. Best regards, Thomas
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Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 29 Aug 2018 at 1:43pm
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Hello Thomas, welcome to the forum. ------------- Derek |
Posted By: dprats
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2018 at 6:20pm
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Hi everyone, Suggs, I'm new to the forum but would love to try the Gram Amp 2 Special Edition. Can you let me know how to proceed? I'm from Madrid (Spain). Thanks in advance! Best regards ------------- Daniel Prats |
Posted By: Suggs
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2018 at 6:59am
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Hi Daniel, welcome to the forum. I will send you a PM (Private Message) telling you how the scheme works and what to do next ------------- Derek |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2019 at 7:11am
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After many years of Derek (Suggs) running the EU loaner program, I have taken over to continue to offer this great service. I would personally like to thank Derek for running this in the past, as I have borrowed several items from the scheme. I now look forward to offering others the chance to do the same, so if you live in the EU and you want to borrow something, then please drop me a PM through this forum. Regards, Kevin ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: cgi2b
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 9:39am
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Hi Everyone, It is my first post in this forum. I live in France and would like to loan (and hopefully buy) an elevator explique device for my Hana SL Mc cartridge. Could you please send me the information on how to proceed? By the way, are there any users of this very same cartridge with the elevator? Any feedback? Thank you for your help, sincerely, Claude
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Posted By: BackinBlack
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 9:48am
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Welcome to the forum Claude. To arrange a loan contact Kevin with details of the items you want to trial. You can send him a private message (PM) by clicking on his name - CageyH - the dropdown menu will appear with the option to send a PM. The Hana cartridges are well regarded and there are are several members that use them, I'm sure someone will relate their experience soon Happy Listening Ian ------------- Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it. |
Posted By: morris_minor
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:21am
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Another welcome from me, Claude. I have a Hana EL, so not quite up to Shibata level - and I can tell you it works very well with an Elevator. I use the 840 ohm setting, though like most things in hifi this is very system dependent and down to personal preference. Here's a video (with HD sound) I made with the Hana going into an Elevator and then to an Accession phono amp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUsJENEJgxY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUsJENEJgxY Which phono amp will you be using with the Elevator? ------------- Bob Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 1:00pm
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Hi Claude, Send me a PM about with your address etc. and I will be happy to help.
The Elevator Exp comes with a PSU1 as standard, and I have both here in Toulouse ready as part as of the European Loan Programme. Regards, Kevin ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: BackinBlack
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 1:09pm
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Just a word of caution Claude. For your security it's best to send personal details in PMs, rather than publish them in public areas. You should edit your post or one of the mods can remove your details. Ian ------------- Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it. |
Posted By: cgi2b
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 1:11pm
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Yes...I saw that...and removed my previous post to send you a PM... Sorry for that. Thanks.
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Posted By: cgi2b
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2019 at 1:16pm
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Thanks to all of you for your warm welcome and I am looking forward to listening to an elevator with my Hana SL. Bob, your video is very impressive. Top notch sound!! I guess my system is a little bit more "low profile"as I am using the phono section of my vintage integrated Marantz PM94. Would like to see the improvement compared to its MC section an its MM section using the elevator. Sincerely, Claude |
Posted By: morris_minor
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 10:01am
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I'm sure you'll get on very well with the Elevator, Claude! ------------- Bob Majestic DAC/pre-amp Accession MC/Enigma, Accession MM, Reflex M, Elevator EXP, Era Gold V Solo ULDE, Novo, Lautus USB and digital, Libran balanced, CuSat50 2 x Proprius + Spatia/Spatia Links |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2019 at 10:31am
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The Elevator will be on the way to Claude tomorrow, so we shall soon find out.
------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2019 at 7:04pm
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The loan scheme has started well for 2019. If anybody wants to borrow anything, please get in touch as I am happy to help if I can. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: Fishoutofwater
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2020 at 2:29pm
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Hi I live in France and would like to "borrow" a Phono Stage. How do i do this? Thanks Bernie
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Posted By: Fishoutofwater
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2020 at 2:33pm
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Hi again. I meant to ask for the Reflex M. Thanks alot x Bernie
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Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2020 at 3:25pm
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Please "PM" Kevin by clicking dropdown right of CageyH, and clicking Send Private Message
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Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2020 at 4:18pm
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Bernie, Send me a private message with your address. I will be in touch with a quote for the postage etc. It has just gone out for loan, so it will be a few weeks before it is available. Regards, Kevin ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2020 at 9:41am
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France has just passed into Stage 3 of the Coronavirus plan. All non-essential shops will be closed, so I need to check if this includes the post office, or not. If it does, then obviously the loan scheme will be put on hold for a few weeks. I will post more information when I have some. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2020 at 3:59pm
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It seems like the post office will be remaining open, at least to deliver parcels etc. Hopefully that means I can continue the loan scheme. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2020 at 12:44pm
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I now have confirmation that the post office is closed. I can however still send parcels from my letterbox, assuming that I have the packaging available at home, that will fit in the letterbox. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 10:41pm
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France is going back into confinement tomorrow at Midnight. The loan scheme may become a little disrupted again. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 31 Mar 2021 at 9:39pm
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And we are back into confinement again soon (Tuesday 6th April). Initially planned for 4 weeks. There may be a disruption to the loan scheme, as the post office may close down the local branch, and all non essential commerce closes. I will post more info when I have it. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: nonsko
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2021 at 6:50pm
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Hey Kevin, I was wondering if the EU loaner program is active or suspended for good. Cheers Nondas |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2021 at 6:55pm
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It has not been very active recently, as nobody has asked for anything. I am here to provide the service though. Just send me a PM with the details as descri ed in tbe "How does the loan scheme work" post.
------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2021 at 9:36am
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As the confinement is finished, the loan scheme is back to normal. Apologies for not updating this post before. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: jango100
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2022 at 12:26pm
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Hi My name is Berni, and i would very much like to try the Reflex M with a mono switch. Would that be possible? Thanks for your time and happy new year Berni |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2022 at 12:34pm
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Berni, I don’t have a Reflex M with a mono switch, just a normal Reflex M. Is that of any interest to you? Regards, Kevin ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: jango100
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2022 at 12:38pm
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Thanks. I would still be interested in hearing it if that is ok with you? Berni
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Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2022 at 12:42pm
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That is fine by me Berni. Let’s go to PM to discuss the details. You will need to Pm me your address etc. and we will go from there. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: catacore
Date Posted: 29 May 2022 at 3:09pm
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Hello Kevin Wondering if you would have a Reflex M phono preamp with a PSU-1 available that I can borrow using the loaning program. Thanks Catalin
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Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 29 May 2022 at 6:01pm
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Catalin, It is currently out on loan, but should be back with me towards the end of next week (at the earliest). ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: catacore
Date Posted: 29 May 2022 at 6:33pm
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Hi Kevin Thanks for reply. How should we proceed, then? Will you get in touch when you have it back? Regards
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Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 30 May 2022 at 12:20pm
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I will. Please send me your address and contact details by Private Message, so I can send you the relevant details. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: woodchamber
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2022 at 8:53am
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Hello Kevin Back in 2014 I tried a Graham Slee Phono Phono-Pre. Now I'm interested in a new one. The Accession MM with the PSU1 Enigma. Is this pre in the loaner program? Best regards Florian
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Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2022 at 2:12pm
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The accession MM is on the loan scheme. The Enigma PSU has just gone out on loan, so please send me a PM near the end of August so we can arrange the loan. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: el_gasolino
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2023 at 8:33am
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Hey guys, I am new in this forum and very interested in GS pre-amps and would like to join the loan program. I am from Austria and would love to try the Era Gold. Could you please help me with the usual procedure of the loan program - is it still just writing CageyH a PM in order to receive further information? Thanks in advance! Best, Marc
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Posted By: BAK
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2023 at 2:26pm
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"...is it still just writing CageyH a PM in order to receive further information?" ...Yes... PM is good... ------------- Bruce AT-14SA, Pickering XV-15, Hana EL, Technics SL-1600MK2, Lautus, Majestic DAC, Technics SH-8055 spectrum analyzer, Eminence Beta8A custom cabs; Proprius & Reflex M or C, Enjoy Life your way! |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2023 at 4:40pm
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Yes, PM is good.... Or have a quick read of this, to save me typing it out again. https://www.hifisystemcomponents.com/forum/how-does-the-european-loan-scheme-work_topic4938.html - https://www.hifisystemcomponents.com/forum/how-does-the-european-loan-scheme-work_topic4938.html Then send me a PM with your requirements, but be quick, as I am off on holiday at the end of next week.
------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2023 at 7:49am
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No PM yet, so I have sent Marc one. The loan scheme closes for three weeks at the end of this week. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |
Posted By: CageyH
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2023 at 10:47am
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I am back, so the EU loan scheme is back in business. Still no response from Marc though. ------------- Kevin European loan coordinator, based near Toulouse, France. |