Personal Loaner: BHA-1

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  1. loadexfa

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    Will do. Next stop is a drop off so it's fair I should have to buy the box since I'm saving on shipping. What about the power cable, did you include one?

    BTW doing some quick listening, working and sounding good. :)
     
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    Honestly I'm not sure if I included a cable or not but it's fine either way.
     
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    Custom outer box ordered (it's slightly bigger than the original), should be produced and arrive within 2 weeks. @rhythmdevils I hope that gives you enough time with the amp if I get 2 weeks with it. I'd like test and be sure the outer box is good before I drop it off.
     
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  4. rhythmdevils

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    BHA-1 is here in house. It's too wide for my rack so its sitting sideways but it's safe and sound. Listening now.

    @Accrued it will go to @loadexfa in a week or so then come back to me and I will store it safely with a whole bunch of other audio gear upstairs. I'll take responsibility for it, you've got nothing to worry about.

    The original box has a tear in the side and a pucture hole in it, which I will tape off with clear Gorila Tape. (strong stuff)
     
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    I do not remember a power cable being included in the box.

    And Bryston's padding is a bit thin overall, leading to the box looking more terrible after it made it's way back across the country. Meaning, it left here looking at least a bit more healthy than that. It certainly did not have any holes in the box.
     
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    The box was in good shape overall it didn’t look like it took a beating of any kind. @Accrued shouldn’t be worried. It basically just had the cut in it and the puncture, none of which hit or damaged the amp. It will only be shipped one more time back to @Accrued and is plenty strong for the trip. I would actually feel safe without double boxing it but it will be apparently if I’m reading this thread right.

    I’m really enjoying the amp it has awesome synergy with Audeze’s. I may just keep it! Sorry @loadexfa
     
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    Is the loaner closed, or can I make a request to be last in line (keeping for a couple of days) before sending back to @Accrued?

    If it's closed, no worries.
     
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    It's up to @Accrued . We're at the end of the tour and I promised him I'd store it for him here. So I can't make the call, but he should see this before too long and let you know.

    Maybe when he gets back home, you could borrow it for a couple days on it's way back to him.
     
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    Yeah I assumed it was FexEx/UPS that damaged the box. Since this is a personal loaner, I turned my concern up to 11, I’d hate to mess up someone’s personal gear or packaging.

    This situation does speak to needing to use an external box or being OK with it being beat up by the shipping companies. I’ll remember that assuming I go through with offering a personal loaner.
     
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    Yeah it would be alright for you to pick it up after rhythm. You can ship it around Aug 20th or so. From what I currently understand @loadexfa has already had it for a bit or did he still not listen to it?
     
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    I’ve got an amp incoming so won’t have room in my rack to listen to it soon so I switched places worth @loadexfa because it’s just a hand off. He’ll listen after me then bring it back for storage.

    if there’s a certain date you want me to ship it to @PTS i could do that. (If you remind me here or via PM) so it’s still ready to ship to you when you get home.
     
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    Up to you to be honest. Whenever you’re ready ship it to them as it was gonna be stored for a bit anyways.
     
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    Many thanks @Accrued, I'll be sure to send it back by the 20th, using FedEx.
     
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    @PTS is dropping out of the tour so the amp will come back to me after @loadexfa is done. I will store it until @Accrued pm’s me he’s ready for it then ship it to him.

    Just keeping this thread up to date.
     
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    If it's not too late. Maybe I could grab it and take measurements, looking into distortion at different spots, different levels, to see what makes the BHA-1 tick. I'm glad to see a resurgence among these "classic" headamps of not too long ago, including Mjolnir 1, Luxman P1u, etc.
     
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    Are you local to the Bay Area? if so, how long would you take for the measurements?

    Edit: just realized that @Marvey is just purrin. Yeah, sure @rhythmdevils could you please send it to him after you're done with it?
     
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    yup will do. Actually @loadexfa will ship it to him when he’s done and gets e new custom box I the mail. Because I’ve already had it for a week. But I will still monitor this thread for you.
     
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    Thank you so much. Now I get why you’re the best SBAF member of all time.
     
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    There’s some ancient history behind that title but thank you for the kind words. I’m happy to help. You’ve been very generous with a very expensive amp. We’re all grateful.
     
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    The outer box arrived yesterday and fits perfectly with a little space for some extra padding. I will be doing comparison listening this weekend and then shipping, most likely on Sunday @Marvey .
     
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