Leisure2 Powerbuy from AVS forum

lei · 11-12-2002, 01:41 PM

The Leisure2 Powerbuy thread has been removed from the AVS forum. I'm very sorry that I wasn't aware of their rules and cause this inconvenience. Here is the quote:

>>Hello...

>>Your powerbuy thread was just brought to our attention and I am >>sorry to inform you that we do not allow powerbuys to be run on the >>site without the OK by either Alan or I. This is in our rules of >>use for the site.
>>
>>You thread has now been removed as a result.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>__________________
>>David Bott
>>AVS Forum Admin

Thanks Apex for proposing the thread here, and from now on, please post questions and check updates in this thread.

Regards,
Lei

Apex · 11-12-2002, 01:51 PM

Here's what I have so far on the colors of the woods(I'm guessing at the colors). If I'm wrong on any of these, please do let me know.

http://www.gotapex.com/images/apex/theater/aurumcantus/

POPLAR (burl):

BTW, the first speaker on the left is the Music Goddess.

Apex · 11-12-2002, 01:52 PM

ROSEWOOD:

The first pair of speakers on the left is the Leisure2 Deluxe

Apex · 11-12-2002, 01:54 PM

BEECH:

Apex · 11-12-2002, 01:56 PM

WALNUT:

Apex · 11-12-2002, 01:57 PM

CHERRY:

Also, set in background:

BTW, these are the Leisure2 speakers

Apex · 11-12-2002, 01:59 PM

Lei, if you can, please post which speakers are available in which finishes, as well as which finishes are currently in stock. Unfortunately, I do not remember all of them. If you'd like to include the prices and things, feel free to do so.

You also set the deadline date as today (11/12/02). Since the original thread is moved, you may want to push the deadline back a day or two so that people get a chance to move over here from the old thread, and figure out what they want.

lei · 11-12-2002, 02:02 PM

Refer to e-mail list

lei · 11-12-2002, 02:12 PM

Here is a list of speakers in stock from the conversation with manufacturer last night. Again, it is preferred to choose from the list, and meanwhile, I'll check with the manufacturer again regarding the added cost and lead-time for other finishes (non-stock).

1. Music Goddess: Poplar
2. MR-C: beech
3. Leisure2: beech and cherry
4. Leisure2 Deluxe: Walnut (real wood polished and clear coated)

1, 2, and 3 can be either flat finish or shiny with clear coat.

According to the manufacturer, the poplar matches beech in color very well and gives more luxury looking to large boxes like the Music Goddess.

Apex · 11-12-2002, 02:25 PM

From what I understand:

1. Music Goddess: Poplar (Beech not currently in stock)
2. MR-C: beech (Walnut not currently in stock)
3. Leisure2: beech and cherry
4. Leisure2 Deluxe (real polished and clear coated wood sides, not just veneer): Walnut (Rosewood not currently in stock)

Item ____________________ Purchase Price _____ Shipped Price _____ Pick-up Price

Leisure2 ____________________ 348 ________________ 483 ____________ 463
Leisure2 Deluxe* _____________ 396 ________________ 545 ____________ 522
Music Goddess ______________ 1050 _______________ 1460 ____________ 1400
MR-C (Center) _______________ 335 ________________ 468 _____________ 455
Korsun V6i __________________ 553 ________________ 725 _____________ 705
Korsun K9 (discontinued) ______ 580 ________________ 762 _____________ 737
Xindak XDV-2100E ____________ 304 ________________ 413 _____________ 398
Shanling CD-T100 ____________ 1040 _______________ 1280 ____________ 1260
Shanling SCD-T200** _________ 1310 _______________ 1560 ____________ 1540
Shangling SP80** ____________ 655 ________________ 795 _____________ 780
Shengya A-10*** ____________ 380 ________________ 521 _____________ 501

* Leisure2 deluxe: http://www.aurumcantus.com/english/l...x2H/youx2H.htm

** Shanling SCD-T200 and SP80 will be available early December. The SCD-T200 is two-channel SACD.

*** Shengya A-10: integrated, tube pre, SS amp:
http://www.shengya-audio.com/prod/hf/A-10cn.htm

Music Goddess:
http://www.aurumcantus.com/english/l...hen/leshen.htm

MR-C:
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...p=zh_en&tt=url

Leisure2:
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...2.htm&lp=zh_en

Leisure2 Deluxe:
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...p=zh_en&tt=url

lei · 11-12-2002, 07:37 PM

Music Goddess (MG), MR-C, and Leisure2 (L2) can be obtained with four veneer finishes, i.e. poplar, beech, cherry, and walnut.

Apex · 11-12-2002, 08:01 PM

Hmm..

That makes for some interesting choices. Someone needs to show them the rosewood finishes on the Rockets and convince em to carry the Music Goddess and MR-C in that. Heheh.

Since I have quite a bit of distance between my fronts and the Surrounds & Rears, I'm guessing 2 kinds of wood won't be too bad, especially since my carpet and fireplace colors are pretty neutral. Also, my center will be hidden in the fireplace alcove...

My frontrunner:

1 Pair Music Goddess, Poplar ($1460 + 0)
2 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe, Rosewood ($545 x 2 + 0)
1 Pair Leisure2 Deluxe Stands ($110 or so)
1 MR-C, Poplar ($468 + $20)

All clearcoated. $3148 or so.

Does that look right?

Cheaper 2nd option:

3 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe, Rosewood ($545 x 3 + 0)
1 MR-C, Beech ($468 + 0)
2 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe Stands ($110 x 2 or so)

All clearcoated. $2323 or so.

Hmm, less than $1k difference from high end to low end.

lei · 11-13-2002, 11:00 AM

All,

There might be some confusions I have made. "No changes on Leisure2 Deluxe" means that it will come with the walnut finish, since they stopped rosewood for a while. The clearcoated walnut is similar to the Sonus Faber Concerto finish on the sides. Since quite a few people are interested in the rosewood finish, I'll see if they could use cherry on the Deluxe, which is close to rosewood but a little lighter. However, for those who are prone to the rosewood, please re-consider the walnut in clearcoat, which is a nice finish indeed and more popular in Chinese market. Here is an example.

lei · 11-13-2002, 05:50 PM

Please let me know your final order list ASAP, since the leadtime will be around 7 days longer due to the non-stock finishes.

Apex · 11-13-2002, 06:07 PM

OK, I'm in for the set I specified above. Here it is again (price adjusted):

1 Pair Music Goddess, Poplar ($1460 + 0)
2 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe, Rosewood ($545 x 2 + 20 x 2)
1 Pair Leisure2 Deluxe Stands ($110 or so)
1 MR-C, Poplar ($468 + $20)

All clearcoated. $3188 or so.

I just asked a friend and he might be in for a few Deluxes as well. He'll get back to me tonight. Is anyone planning to split a Leisure 2 Deluxe (to use as a center channel)?

BTW, anyone have any idea how tall the stands are for the L2D? I might actually have to stand them on stands. LOL.

lei · 11-13-2002, 08:12 PM

Gabriel, the stand is 540mm (height) including the spikes.

Apex · 11-13-2002, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lei
Gabriel, the stand is 540mm (height) including the spikes.

Oh boy, unfortunately, too short for my purposes. I'm only using them on the rear speakers, so they'd have to at least be the height of my couch.

Guess I can't use em. I'll email you.

lei · 11-15-2002, 07:37 PM

The orders have been placed. For most items, eg. the speakers with custom finish, it will take about a week or so for the fabrication and another week or so for gathering them together from various manufacturers, then shipping will be arranged. I'll post update here. Of course, you may drop me e-mail for any questions.

Regards, Lei

Leon · 11-16-2002, 03:20 AM

And closer...

lei · 11-27-2002, 05:16 PM

Here is the order status, and I'll post update at each major check points.

The order was placed about a week ago, and the manufacturer promised to ship them out within two weeks, which means they will be shipped to the Dalian Port by another week or so (12/5). If everything works as expected, they should arrive there in a week (12/12) and be loaded onto a fast/direct line to New York on 12/18. The ship should arrive in New York in about 20 days (01/08/03). Thanks again for showing interest of the power purchase.

Have a nice holiday,
Lei

lei · 12-09-2002, 06:55 AM

The factory delivery is delayed about a week due to the custom color on the Leisure2 Deluxe and 3-layer clear coats need to be natually dried in order for optimal finish. Please check back this forum in a week for update. Thanks.

lei · 12-17-2002, 07:33 AM

The speakers departed the factory on Monday 12/16, and they should arrive at the Dalian Port in about a week (12/23). There is one direct ship to NY every Saturday, and hopefully our stuffs can get loaded on 12/28. Please check back in a week also for update.

Lei

Apex · 12-17-2002, 02:08 PM

Hmm. So it seems it'll get here right after I get back from CES.

lei · 12-17-2002, 03:28 PM

Jan 9-12, Las Vegas? That would be fun.

lei · 12-28-2002, 06:30 AM

The items were supposedly shipped on Saturday, but at the last minute they request for English labels on the cartons. Therefore another layer of package has to be added, and the shipping will be next Saturday, 01/04/03. I never imagined shipping internationally can be so troublesome, plus the heavy snow in Dalian, my brother there is really exhausted

The good news is that the speakers are top-level quality according to my brother after inspection. The package is also excellent, velvet fabric inside, and three carton boxes out. The amps and CD players are also very very good, which makes the wait even harder.

Happy New Year to everyone!

Apex · 12-28-2002, 02:50 PM

Lei,

Great news on the quality. So what's our approximate timeline now?

lei · 12-28-2002, 05:16 PM

Gabriel, we should have everything in NY late Janurary. Then I would add another week for CA shipment or several days for east coast shipment.

lei · 01-06-2003, 07:17 AM

Good news. All items have left Dalian Port on Saturday and should arrive at NY port by the end of this month.

Thanks for your patience.

Apex · 01-06-2003, 03:24 PM

Ugh, the anticipation is killing me.

lei · 01-25-2003, 05:42 AM

Called the shipping agent, Pan Link, yesterday, and they said that it is on schedule (the end of this month). Will let everybody know once the "puppies" are here.

11-12-2002, 01:41 PM	#1
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Leisure2 Powerbuy from AVS forum The Leisure2 Powerbuy thread has been removed from the AVS forum. I'm very sorry that I wasn't aware of their rules and cause this inconvenience. Here is the quote: >>Hello... >>Your powerbuy thread was just brought to our attention and I am >>sorry to inform you that we do not allow powerbuys to be run on the >>site without the OK by either Alan or I. This is in our rules of >>use for the site. >> >>You thread has now been removed as a result. >> >>Regards, >> >>__________________ >>David Bott >>AVS Forum Admin Thanks Apex for proposing the thread here, and from now on, please post questions and check updates in this thread. Regards, Lei

11-12-2002, 02:02 PM	#8
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Refer to e-mail list Refer to e-mail list Last edited by lei : 09-17-2003 at 03:40 PM.

11-12-2002, 02:12 PM	#9
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Speakers in stock Here is a list of speakers in stock from the conversation with manufacturer last night. Again, it is preferred to choose from the list, and meanwhile, I'll check with the manufacturer again regarding the added cost and lead-time for other finishes (non-stock). 1. Music Goddess: Poplar 2. MR-C: beech 3. Leisure2: beech and cherry 4. Leisure2 Deluxe: Walnut (real wood polished and clear coated) 1, 2, and 3 can be either flat finish or shiny with clear coat. According to the manufacturer, the poplar matches beech in color very well and gives more luxury looking to large boxes like the Music Goddess.

11-12-2002, 07:37 PM	#11
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Color updates Music Goddess (MG), MR-C, and Leisure2 (L2) can be obtained with four veneer finishes, i.e. poplar, beech, cherry, and walnut. Last edited by lei : 10-07-2003 at 09:26 PM.

11-13-2002, 05:50 PM	#14
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Finally!! Please let me know your final order list ASAP, since the leadtime will be around 7 days longer due to the non-stock finishes. Last edited by lei : 10-07-2003 at 09:25 PM.

11-12-2002, 01:51 PM	#2
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Here's what I have so far on the colors of the woods(I'm guessing at the colors). If I'm wrong on any of these, please do let me know. http://www.gotapex.com/images/apex/theater/aurumcantus/ POPLAR (burl): BTW, the first speaker on the left is the Music Goddess.

11-12-2002, 01:52 PM	#3
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	ROSEWOOD: The first pair of speakers on the left is the Leisure2 Deluxe

11-12-2002, 01:54 PM	#4
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	BEECH:

11-12-2002, 01:56 PM	#5
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	WALNUT:

11-12-2002, 01:57 PM	#6
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	CHERRY: Also, set in background: BTW, these are the Leisure2 speakers

11-12-2002, 01:59 PM	#7
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Lei, if you can, please post which speakers are available in which finishes, as well as which finishes are currently in stock. Unfortunately, I do not remember all of them. If you'd like to include the prices and things, feel free to do so. You also set the deadline date as today (11/12/02). Since the original thread is moved, you may want to push the deadline back a day or two so that people get a chance to move over here from the old thread, and figure out what they want.

11-12-2002, 02:25 PM	#10
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	From what I understand: 1. Music Goddess: Poplar (Beech not currently in stock) 2. MR-C: beech (Walnut not currently in stock) 3. Leisure2: beech and cherry 4. Leisure2 Deluxe (real polished and clear coated wood sides, not just veneer): Walnut (Rosewood not currently in stock) Item ____________________ Purchase Price _____ Shipped Price _____ Pick-up Price Leisure2 ____________________ 348 ________________ 483 ____________ 463 Leisure2 Deluxe* _____________ 396 ________________ 545 ____________ 522 Music Goddess ______________ 1050 _______________ 1460 ____________ 1400 MR-C (Center) _______________ 335 ________________ 468 _____________ 455 Korsun V6i __________________ 553 ________________ 725 _____________ 705 Korsun K9 (discontinued) ______ 580 ________________ 762 _____________ 737 Xindak XDV-2100E ____________ 304 ________________ 413 _____________ 398 Shanling CD-T100 ____________ 1040 _______________ 1280 ____________ 1260 Shanling SCD-T200 _________ 1310 _______________ 1560 ____________ 1540 Shangling SP80 ____________ 655 ________________ 795 _____________ 780 Shengya A-10*** ____________ 380 ________________ 521 _____________ 501 * Leisure2 deluxe: http://www.aurumcantus.com/english/l...x2H/youx2H.htm Shanling SCD-T200 and SP80 will be available early December. The SCD-T200 is two-channel SACD. * Shengya A-10: integrated, tube pre, SS amp: http://www.shengya-audio.com/prod/hf/A-10cn.htm Music Goddess: http://www.aurumcantus.com/english/l...hen/leshen.htm MR-C: http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...p=zh_en&tt=url Leisure2: http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...2.htm&lp=zh_en Leisure2 Deluxe: http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...p=zh_en&tt=url

11-12-2002, 08:01 PM	#12
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Hmm.. That makes for some interesting choices. Someone needs to show them the rosewood finishes on the Rockets and convince em to carry the Music Goddess and MR-C in that. Heheh. Since I have quite a bit of distance between my fronts and the Surrounds & Rears, I'm guessing 2 kinds of wood won't be too bad, especially since my carpet and fireplace colors are pretty neutral. Also, my center will be hidden in the fireplace alcove... My frontrunner: 1 Pair Music Goddess, Poplar ($1460 + 0) 2 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe, Rosewood ($545 x 2 + 0) 1 Pair Leisure2 Deluxe Stands ($110 or so) 1 MR-C, Poplar ($468 + $20) All clearcoated. $3148 or so. Does that look right? Cheaper 2nd option: 3 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe, Rosewood ($545 x 3 + 0) 1 MR-C, Beech ($468 + 0) 2 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe Stands ($110 x 2 or so) All clearcoated. $2323 or so. Hmm, less than $1k difference from high end to low end.

11-13-2002, 11:00 AM	#13
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	All, There might be some confusions I have made. "No changes on Leisure2 Deluxe" means that it will come with the walnut finish, since they stopped rosewood for a while. The clearcoated walnut is similar to the Sonus Faber Concerto finish on the sides. Since quite a few people are interested in the rosewood finish, I'll see if they could use cherry on the Deluxe, which is close to rosewood but a little lighter. However, for those who are prone to the rosewood, please re-consider the walnut in clearcoat, which is a nice finish indeed and more popular in Chinese market. Here is an example.

11-13-2002, 06:07 PM	#15
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	OK, I'm in for the set I specified above. Here it is again (price adjusted): 1 Pair Music Goddess, Poplar ($1460 + 0) 2 Pairs Leisure2 Deluxe, Rosewood ($545 x 2 + 20 x 2) 1 Pair Leisure2 Deluxe Stands ($110 or so) 1 MR-C, Poplar ($468 + $20) All clearcoated. $3188 or so. I just asked a friend and he might be in for a few Deluxes as well. He'll get back to me tonight. Is anyone planning to split a Leisure 2 Deluxe (to use as a center channel)? BTW, anyone have any idea how tall the stands are for the L2D? I might actually have to stand them on stands. LOL.

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11-13-2002, 08:12 PM	#16
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Gabriel, the stand is 540mm (height) including the spikes.

11-15-2002, 07:37 PM	#18
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	The orders have been placed. For most items, eg. the speakers with custom finish, it will take about a week or so for the fabrication and another week or so for gathering them together from various manufacturers, then shipping will be arranged. I'll post update here. Of course, you may drop me e-mail for any questions. Regards, Lei

11-16-2002, 03:20 AM	#19
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,219	And closer...

11-27-2002, 05:16 PM	#20
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Here is the order status, and I'll post update at each major check points. The order was placed about a week ago, and the manufacturer promised to ship them out within two weeks, which means they will be shipped to the Dalian Port by another week or so (12/5). If everything works as expected, they should arrive there in a week (12/12) and be loaded onto a fast/direct line to New York on 12/18. The ship should arrive in New York in about 20 days (01/08/03). Thanks again for showing interest of the power purchase. Have a nice holiday, Lei

12-09-2002, 06:55 AM	#21
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	The factory delivery is delayed about a week due to the custom color on the Leisure2 Deluxe and 3-layer clear coats need to be natually dried in order for optimal finish. Please check back this forum in a week for update. Thanks.

12-17-2002, 07:33 AM	#22
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	The speakers departed the factory on Monday 12/16, and they should arrive at the Dalian Port in about a week (12/23). There is one direct ship to NY every Saturday, and hopefully our stuffs can get loaded on 12/28. Please check back in a week also for update. Lei

12-17-2002, 02:08 PM	#23
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Hmm. So it seems it'll get here right after I get back from CES.

12-17-2002, 03:28 PM	#24
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Jan 9-12, Las Vegas? That would be fun.

12-28-2002, 06:30 AM	#25
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	The items were supposedly shipped on Saturday, but at the last minute they request for English labels on the cartons. Therefore another layer of package has to be added, and the shipping will be next Saturday, 01/04/03. I never imagined shipping internationally can be so troublesome, plus the heavy snow in Dalian, my brother there is really exhausted The good news is that the speakers are top-level quality according to my brother after inspection. The package is also excellent, velvet fabric inside, and three carton boxes out. The amps and CD players are also very very good, which makes the wait even harder. Happy New Year to everyone!

12-28-2002, 02:50 PM	#26
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Lei, Great news on the quality. So what's our approximate timeline now?

12-28-2002, 05:16 PM	#27
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Gabriel, we should have everything in NY late Janurary. Then I would add another week for CA shipment or several days for east coast shipment.

01-06-2003, 07:17 AM	#28
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Good news. All items have left Dalian Port on Saturday and should arrive at NY port by the end of this month. Thanks for your patience.

01-06-2003, 03:24 PM	#29
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Ugh, the anticipation is killing me.

01-25-2003, 05:42 AM	#30
lei Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 333	Called the shipping agent, Pan Link, yesterday, and they said that it is on schedule (the end of this month). Will let everybody know once the "puppies" are here.

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