I like the AUVA 100’s for the FR20’s as well. It’s not a load match, as with the CSA’s, but a best performance issue.
Oh, all the Stack stuff is making its way to new owners. Isolation all around 
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Well, I ended up ordered a set CSA1 from Josh. I don’t know if I will get tariffs charge here.
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I’d second that comment about being a must for FR30s!
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Donald, keep us informed as to how the tariff process/amount, if any, pans out. Looking at a Muon Pro this year but not if an extra $450-$500 tariff is attached by whomever. Thanks man.
Josh got back to me on the tariff’s situation, and this is what he said:
"All orders shipped to the U.S. are now subject to a 10% import fee upon clearance. Additionally, any orders valued over $800 (previously $2,000) now require a CBP Form 5106 to be completed. This includes basic information such as: Entity Type – e.g., Individual or Corporation, Importer ID – typically your EIN (for businesses) or passport number (for individuals) & Contact details.
We’ve been exploring various options to simplify the process for our U.S. clients. However, even when we ship under DDP (Delivered Duties Paid) or DTP (Duties & Taxes Paid) terms, the recipient is still classified as the “importer of record.” This means the 5106 form is still required regardless of how the shipment is handled. We are investigating other avenues accordingly to try and make the process as seamless as possible for you guys whilst all of this is going on."
My order was in a small amount, and Josh has given me a bit of discount since my early review of AUVA100 generated a large interest from members here. However, for ordering expensive items aboard this will be what one expects to deal with from now on. I hope there will be agreements to reach with Europe before the “25% or more tariffs” kick in. This is a crazy time.
I will not order anything from China anytime soon with the 145% surcharging tax that the buyers here will be paying. But as you know half of the most items we buy in the USA probably have some components that made in China.
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The process and documentation required as you described is exactly how I got my Stack product for the Axpona show from Josh. The extra customs form was not difficult. I anticipate the same great service from these guys, even in this new tariff-ridden world.
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I guess for the moment I’ll stick with my IsoPods.
The 10% tariff isn’t bad, more annoying. 145% … YIKES! What scared me about getting Stack or Network Audio (Muon Pro) equipment from England is the chance the exporter prepays the tariff and then the shipper (I’m talking to you FedEx) won’t release the shipment until the importer (me/you/us) gets the tariff (again). I know this type of thing shouldn’t happen, but it does (based on non-tariff experience). And good luck getting a double payment refunded … I am so glad that I found a good deal on some pre-landed in the US 100’s (wink, wink). Now if anyone is selling a low-mileage Muon Pro that your Grandma only used on Sundays …
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