Audio GD R7 mk ii 2021 truly balanced fully discrete R2R ladder DAC

[peachathome]

I bought this in May direct from Audio GD.  In my system and to my ears this is a stunning DAC, and I have owned both the Aqua La Voce S3 and the Wyred4Sound DAC2V2SE. 

Hence I am selling to fund the purchase of the Audio GD TOTL DAC, the R7 HE mkii.  This is essentially the same as the DAC I'm selling, but with an inbuilt regenerative power supply.  At 20 kgs it is quite a hefty component.  

Be aware that this R7 weighs 15kgs with dimensions W43 X L43 X H10 cms.  

Further information here: http://www.audio-gd.com/R2R/R7MK2/R7_MK2EN.htm

Review here: https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/audio-gd-r7-2020-version-review-r2r-done-right/

The total cost of this was something over £2100.  I'm looking for £1500 plus postage.  I'll have to investigate courier costs, as it'll be a fairly big and heavy box (I have the original shipping box).  

Location Colchester. 

More photos are available on request. The one below does show part of my gin collection in the background (I went through a bit of a phase), but I barely touch the stuff these days.....

 

[peachathome]

Trying to upload a photo of the back panel..........

 

[Psilonaught]

snap, I'm also considering the R7HE Mk2! Interesting that you got on so well with the R7 over the Aqua that you want to try its big brother. 

FYI all, this reviewer here was amazed to discover how close the Audio GD R8 is to an Aqua Formula HDX, and the R8 is about 80% as good as the R7 Mk2...this is a lot of dac for £1500

 

[robbie010]

Can I ask about the warranty on this product?

I had a quick look at the Audio GD website but I think the language barrier doesn't inspire much confidence.

 

[peachathome]

There's a Warranty section on their website, but I don't know any more than that. 

 

[Lawrence001]

I'm an Audio Gd fanboy, I know Kingwa is very helpful and trustworthy, and their gear sounds great and punches well above its weight.

Having said that, the warranty section is amusing!

eg. After the completion of First year Repair guarantee :
If the gears have any problems (manufacturing defects and which is not caused by the user), in this case, the customers only pay for both ways (to and fro) shipping costs ,the replace parts' cost and repair labor charges.

User inflicted problem repair guarantee:
Customers must pay for both ways (to and fro) shipping ,the cost of parts and labor charges.

Not sure what the difference is!! Although he might have meant to say the parts and labour are free for manufacturing defects, but don't quote me on that, best to ask. Kingwa has responded to my queries quickly in the past.

 

[Lawrence001]

Am I right in thinking this has now sold?

 

[tuga]

I'm an Audio Gd fanboy, I know Kingwa is very helpful and trustworthy, and their gear sounds great and punches well above its weight.

Having said that, the warranty section is amusing!

eg. After the completion of First year Repair guarantee :
If the gears have any problems (manufacturing defects and which is not caused by the user), in this case, the customers only pay for both ways (to and fro) shipping costs ,the replace parts' cost and repair labor charges.

User inflicted problem repair guarantee:
Customers must pay for both ways (to and fro) shipping ,the cost of parts and labor charges.

Not sure what the difference is!! Although he might have meant to say the parts and labour are free for manufacturing defects, but don't quote me on that, best to ask. Kingwa has responded to my queries quickly in the past.

User inflicted problem repair during the guarantee period?

 

[mikeyb]

User inflicted problem repair during the guarantee period?

If you break it you pay postage both ways

 

[Lawrence001]

If you break it you pay postage both ways

And if it's a defect "the customers only pay for both ways (to and fro) shipping costs ,the replace parts' cost and repair labor charges"

Can someone explain the difference please??

 

[mikeyb]

And if it's a defect "the customers only pay for both ways (to and fro) shipping costs ,the replace parts' cost and repair labor charges"

Can someone explain the difference please??

Outwith guarantee period?