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Title: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: gormenghast on November 07, 2022, 05:00:59 PM
So, who has ordered Schoeps from Europe lately?  Who did you buy from and how was the experience?  I'm looking to buy a pair of Schoeps 41 caps.  I still have the one and have been looking for a second one for a while.  Figured I'd buy a matched pair and sell this single I have.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: rigpimp on November 07, 2022, 06:49:09 PM
So, who has ordered Schoeps from Europe lately?  Who did you buy from and how was the experience?  I'm looking to buy a pair of Schoeps 41 caps.  I still have the one and have been looking for a second one for a while.  Figured I'd buy a matched pair and sell this single I have.

Thanks.

I have not pulled the trigger yet but I got quotes from funky-junk and pink noise.  I had a 3rd quote but they said there was no such thing as a matched pair so I deleted their message.  I was being quoted ~$1500 to the door for matched MK41s A-stock
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: mountainhop on November 07, 2022, 07:33:54 PM
i have some n the way from FJ

"bought the dip" as they say

Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: SMsound on November 07, 2022, 10:23:58 PM
i have some n the way from FJ

"bought the dip" as they say

What does FJ stand for?  I thought I knew most of the European Schoeps dealers, but that one is new to me
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: mountainhop on November 07, 2022, 10:25:27 PM
i have some n the way from FJ

"bought the dip" as they say

What does FJ stand for?  I thought I knew most of the European Schoeps dealers, but that one is new to me

funky junk in uk

ive ordered from them before, great service
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: aaronji on November 08, 2022, 09:23:04 AM
Maybe try Thomann in Germany. They are a big outfit, so they usually have things in stock. Well packed and fast shipping. I have ordered quite a lot from them, although no Schoeps.

Note that the prices displayed are with VAT added; when you put them in your basket and select US shipping, the price will change to reflect no VAT. It looks like an MK41 is $635 at the moment.
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: rigpimp on November 08, 2022, 11:31:47 PM
Maybe try Thomann in Germany. They are a big outfit, so they usually have things in stock. Well packed and fast shipping. I have ordered quite a lot from them, although no Schoeps.

Note that the prices displayed are with VAT added; when you put them in your basket and select US shipping, the price will change to reflect no VAT. It looks like an MK41 is $635 at the moment.

Will they match a pair?
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: checht on November 08, 2022, 11:53:43 PM
Is import duty added by customs? If yes, what's the cost?
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: aaronji on November 09, 2022, 06:14:49 AM
Will they match a pair?

I have no idea; send them an e-mail. They have always been responsive in my experience. If you send it through their UK webstore, it will go directly to an English speaker...

As for customs, I haven't looked in some time, but the personal exemption is pretty high and the first big chunk above that level is subject to a fairly modest duty. This would likely be duty-free, but definitely worth checking.
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: if_then_else on November 09, 2022, 06:57:03 AM
I think Digital Audio Service (from Hamburg, Germany) will sell matched pairs upon request. At least, they did so for my Gefells. Same price as Thomann's.

https://digitalaudioservice.com/schoeps-mk-41.html (https://digitalaudioservice.com/schoeps-mk-41.html)
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: guitard on November 09, 2022, 09:41:34 AM
TTS member jerryfreak (https://taperssection.com/index.php?action=profile;u=836) has an account with Schoeps.  With his assistance, I purchased a new matched pair of MK41s two years ago.
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: Twenty8 on November 09, 2022, 12:05:05 PM
Also looking for Euro supplier links, but for Gefell caps.  Not to thread hijack; feel free to DM me.
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: swordfish on November 09, 2022, 04:33:14 PM
I think Digital Audio Service (from Hamburg, Germany) will sell matched pairs upon request. At least, they did so for my Gefells. Same price as Thomann's.

https://digitalaudioservice.com/schoeps-mk-41.html (https://digitalaudioservice.com/schoeps-mk-41.html)
+1
That's where I bought my matched pair MK41
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: gormenghast on November 09, 2022, 07:46:36 PM
No problem asking about the Gefell caps.

Thanks to those who shared some info. 

I'm wondering what the duties will be for a pair of 41's.  Maybe 4v's.
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: Jerrys Briefcase on November 15, 2022, 03:19:49 PM
Hello I ordered a pair of Mk41s last summer from Thomann. They have them in stock. (Not matched)
Delivered in under 5 days. Import fees were under $100 I think.
Title: Re: Schoeps From Europe
Post by: Sebastian on November 22, 2022, 08:09:10 AM
I think Digital Audio Service (from Hamburg, Germany) will sell matched pairs upon request. At least, they did so for my Gefells. Same price as Thomann's.

https://digitalaudioservice.com/schoeps-mk-41.html (https://digitalaudioservice.com/schoeps-mk-41.html)

I can't praise the people at Digital Audio Service enough! They have always treated me very well. They will usually give you a discount if you order multiple caps. Just ask them about it. However, they do not have most items in stock. Instead, they will order directly from Schoeps for you.