Group Buy - Nobility Audio Equipment Rack

zane9 · « **Reply #40 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 03:34 pm »

Quote from: Rachel @ Grant Fidelity on 1 Feb 2010, 10:54 pm

Nobility is a Chinese audio furniture design / manufacturer company specialized in solid wood audio furniture with their unique 'sound caviar' filled in the chambers, plus magnetic levitation design.

Magnetic levitation?

Please explain.

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #41 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 05:08 pm »

Quote from: zane9 on 20 Feb 2010, 03:34 pm

Magnetic levitation? Please explain.

Here is a picture of the rack - one picture is worth 1000 words

rollo · « **Reply #42 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 05:14 pm »

Prices, prices, prices ? Hi Rachel. BTW all your help with the Consonance Cyber 211 wiring diagram was above and beyond. Thank you again.

charles

zane9 · « **Reply #43 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 05:18 pm »

Aah...actually no. Words are needed.

For example, please describe the control of the strong magnetic field surrounding the very powerful permanent magnets required to suspend any significant weight. A strong magnetic field would make the device virtually unusable, since there are sensitivities to such fields from a number of audio products.

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #44 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 05:31 pm »

Quote from: zane9 on 20 Feb 2010, 05:18 pm

Aah...actually no. Words are needed.

For example, please describe the control of the strong magnetic field surrounding the very powerful permanent magnets required to suspend any significant weight. A strong magnetic field would make the device virtually unusable, since there are sensitivities to such fields from a number of audio products.

I don't have technical background but let's give it a shot

- the magnets are filled in the hold of the wood frame so they align to each other properly plus magnetic force between the two magnets will keep them in place

- the magnetic filed is between the two magnets only which are below the top rack. audio equipment is placed on top of the gear, so the field will not affect the gear

- there are magnets at all 4 corners so the rack is stable

We used the rack with turntables, CD player and amps at CES. No interference detected. We used wireless DAC with the rack as well - signal is fine. I don't know what other equipment you may have in mind but it appears common audio equipment works fine with the magnetic device.

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #45 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 05:40 pm »

Quote from: rollo on 20 Feb 2010, 05:14 pm

Prices, prices, prices ? Hi Rachel. BTW all your help with the Consonance Cyber 211 wiring diagram was above and beyond. Thank you again.

charles

No problem for helping out with Consonance amp. They are a good company but things happen. Glad things work out for you.

Price of the furniture from Nobility will be available next week when factory is back to normal work schedule. Group Buy will have discount at least 25% off MSRP to start - the more people join, the better deal we can get and save on shipping. I will let everyone know price sometime next week.

mikef · « **Reply #46 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 07:16 pm »

If it's not too late, can I get pricing info on SRW-3B.

Thanks

Mike Fox

zane9 · « **Reply #47 on:** 20 Feb 2010, 10:07 pm »

There is also the problem of how to maintain alignment of the magnets without a guide or stabilizing mechanism, which would create a mechanical coupling between the two magnets, therefore sacrificing complete isolation. I'm not convinced the wood frame provides the alignment.

I doubt you measured interference at CES. But if you did, please publish the results.

Your explanation is lacking, but whatever. Over and out.

sac8d4 · « **Reply #48 on:** 21 Feb 2010, 03:25 pm »

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #49 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 03:12 am »

ok, finally I got the price quote and worked out the shipping, duties, customs and everything else in between.

Please go to this link to check out the group buy price - please note that the GB price is based on minimum $10,000 order so that we can qualify for these discounted price.

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B06Slh1HJxoKNTlmZTg2MmMtMThlYy00ZTRjLThkNGUtNzMxYjFkYzRlMWJj&hl=en

Please note that based on the amount of final committed purchase, the final group buy price may change from quoted now.

The quoted price is FOB Las Vegas with USA duty paid by Grant Fidelity. Shipping from Las Vegas to buyer's address will be extra - you can refer to the package size and volume weight to get an approx quote from UPS or FedEx website. We ship by Ground transportation only.

More product models will be added in the next few days for those haven't been included. Group Buy closes at March 5th - please confirm to me at grantfidelity@gmail.com (DO NOT SEND ME PM PLEASE - MY MAIL BOX FILLED UP TOO FAST

Thank you again for your interest.

Nels Ferre · « **Reply #50 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 04:17 am »

It seems this requires an email and password. Am I missing something?

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #51 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 04:21 am »

Quote from: Nels Ferre on 24 Feb 2010, 04:17 am

It seems this requires an email and password. Am I missing something?

Just checked - it was set up as everyone with the link can access. No password required. I tried - logged out my own google account and click on the link I put in the thread, it works fine and the .pdf file opens.

Google docs help files says any file can be uploaded.

Any IT expert? I don't know what else I should do.

Sonny · « **Reply #52 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 04:53 am »

How much is shipping????

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #53 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 05:01 am »

Quote from: Sonny on 24 Feb 2010, 04:53 am

How much is shipping????

you can use the provided dimensions of the package in the price list and go on UPS.com or FedEx.com to check shipping rate. We cannot offer flat rate shipping as products vary a lot. As a rule of thumb, use $1.00/lb to estimate shipping should be sufficient.

Sonny · « **Reply #54 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 05:15 am »

Thanks Rachel, where is the product coming from?
Thanks
T

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #55 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 05:25 am »

Quote from: Sonny on 24 Feb 2010, 05:15 am

Thanks Rachel, where is the product coming from?
Thanks
T

Everything from Grant Fidelity is made-in-China

JakeJ · « **Reply #56 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 01:41 pm »

Hi Rachel,

Apologies, but one item I requested was not included, WMP-1A Mk II, perhaps due to not enough interest.

Also after careful consideration I discovered my initial choice of SRW-4B will not work due to the clearances of the two middle shelves is only 148mm (~5.8 inches).

The only other unit I might be interested in is the WPS-3B but it is no longer listed on Guizu website and I need the clearance dimensions to make sure it will be useable for me. Can you provide these measurements?

Thank you,
Jake

woodsyi · « **Reply #57 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 02:00 pm »

Good, I am not going blind.

I was going to ask about the lack of WMP 1A MK II too.

Rachel @ Grant Fidelity · « **Reply #58 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 04:53 pm »

Quote from: woodsyi on 24 Feb 2010, 02:00 pm

Good, I am not going blind. I was going to ask about the lack of WMP 1A MK II too.

WMP 1A MKII will definitely be included for the Group Buy. I am still adding new models to the list today. Yesterday's is just a part of the catalog. I promised to publish the price by 24th Feb so I posted what I can then.

IMHO, those 3 or 4 level rack with the magnetic top shelf is the best deal - I was surprised that no one on this thread has expressed such an interest yet..???

JakeJ · « **Reply #59 on:** 24 Feb 2010, 05:41 pm »

Quote from: Rachel @ Grant Fidelity on 24 Feb 2010, 04:53 pm

WMP 1A MKII will definitely be included for the Group Buy. I am still adding new models to the list today. Yesterday's is just a part of the catalog. I promised to publish the price by 24th Feb so I posted what I can then.

C.Y.A.

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IMHO, those 3 or 4 level rack with the magnetic top shelf is the best deal - I was surprised that no one on this thread has expressed such an interest yet..???

Whoops!

I missed the fact that some of the racks had a built in mag lev shelf! Help us out as to which models? I really need a double wide rack as I don't have room for all the sources I want in my system.

Thank you very much,
Jake