My Kronos comes Wednesday (in Germany)

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:36 pm

operaman wrote:I paid with tax and shipping 2271.91 EU. I am pleased. Still wondering about the Power Supply before using it.

Thanks for the info ... looks like a very good price!

RC-IA · Post by **RC-IA** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:30 pm

so operaman, where did you buy it ? thanx

panrixx · Post by **panrixx** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:32 pm

RC-IA wrote:so operaman, where did you buy it ? thanx

He will confirm but I think it was from Nova music (US).

RC-IA · Post by **RC-IA** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:35 pm

okay, same for me, will be here tomorrow.

thanx

orpheus2006 · Post by **orpheus2006** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:39 pm

I wonder if Korg Europe will sell a single unit if importing from the US can save you 600+ €?

RC-IA · Post by **RC-IA** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:43 pm

orpheus2006 wrote:I wonder if Korg Europe will sell a single unit if importing from the US can save you 600+ €?

i hope it will make them think about it. it's the first time i buy a Kb in US.

panrixx · Post by **panrixx** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:55 pm

I just looked at Novas advertised web price for the K88. The price is $3,799 plus $235 shipping to the UK.

Add import duty, VAT etc (excluding exchange rate costs) and it comes to £3,192. I have a better price than that from a UK dealer!

RC-IA · Post by **RC-IA** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:59 pm

the K61 is advertised as 2999$ and you get it at 2599$

orpheus2006 · Post by **orpheus2006** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:04 pm

RC-IA wrote:the K61 is advertised as 2999$ and you get it at 2599$

Is -400$ the pre-order special?

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:05 pm

What does this mean (see link)?
http://www.novamusik.com/profile.aspx
Look for shipping

It states:

5. Nova Musik, LLC does not ship certain manufacturer's overseas. Nova Musik, LLC may cancel or void an order with shipping to an unauthorized country. Lines that do not ship overseas: Korg, Vox and Marshall.

panrixx · Post by **panrixx** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:18 pm

RC-IA wrote:the K61 is advertised as 2999$ and you get it at 2599$

If I assume a $400 discount on advertised price, that makes $3,399 for the K88 plus shipping.

Working on those figures I could save £205 if I imported but this assumes exchange rates are stable (which they are not).

Based on that, I think I'll stay were I am because (to me) that is not worth the possible hassle should a warranty claim arise.

RC-IA · Post by **RC-IA** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:31 pm

orpheus2006 wrote:
RC-IA wrote:the K61 is advertised as 2999$ and you get it at 2599$
Is -400$ the pre-order special?

there was a 200$ discount for pre order, then a store came with a 2599 street price, Nova and SW price matched it

operaman · Post by **operaman** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:21 pm

I got a transformer for the time being. This thing is awesome. I have no issues with the build quality as of yet and the screen and keys are great.

Lennthorpe · Post by **Lennthorpe** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:13 pm

operaman wrote:I got a transformer for the time being. This thing is awesome. I have no issues with the build quality as of yet and the screen and keys are great.

Is it really necessary to use a transformer with an imported Kronos? I was just watching the back of my M3 and there's a sticker "220-240V" on it. How about your Kronos?
I am thinking about importing one to germany, too...

operaman · Post by **operaman** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:23 pm

Lennthorpe wrote:
operaman wrote:I got a transformer for the time being. This thing is awesome. I have no issues with the build quality as of yet and the screen and keys are great.
Is it really necessary to use a transformer with an imported Kronos? I was just watching the back of my M3 and there's a sticker "220-240V" on it. How about your Kronos?
I am thinking about importing one to germany, too...

I am thinking it probably is auto switching despite the 110 label, but I really cannot risk it as I have no warranty once it left the states except through Nova Musik, so I want to be careful to avoid any mishaps if possible. If it can be confirmed by RichF or Dan then I will try it. Otherwise, a transformer it will be.