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  1. David Morris

    Nokia gems.

    I believe the 6110 is worth keeping as some of the Merc 203 series use that as a carphone, the others I am not so sure about. But batteries should be available on eBay or Alibaba
  2. David Morris

    Customs Duty

    Depending on how money much is involved here determines whether or not my suggestion will be worthwhile. You can register for item 470.03 with ITAC and not pay duty and VAT on the imported component that is to be re-exported. There is quite a lot of red tape involved and specific warehouse...
  3. David Morris

    Extra large carpet for listening room

    We bought Persian carpets at an auction that come in various sizes, not sure what the acoustic properties would be
  4. David Morris

    Customs Duty

    According to the VAT Act, the VAT calculation has to include a 10% value uplift, plus VAT must be paid on duty too as per the above - https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Ops/Guides/Legal-CE-G06-Value-added-tax-levied-on-the-importation-of-goods-into-South-Africa.pdf - see section 5...
  5. David Morris

    Customs Duty

    I simplified the reply for loudspeakers, I converted the 9% to 10,35% to incorporate the uplift thus (100 x 1.15) x 9%) = 10,35% With the loudspeakers the VAT is (((100 x 1.1) + 10,35) x 15%) = 18.05% (I made a typo in an earlier message the correct percentage is 18,05 not 18,75) With...
  6. David Morris

    Customs Duty

    Please see attached - https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Legal/SCEA1964/Legal-LPrim-CE-Sch4-Schedule-No-4.pdf item 412.10 If you import you will pay VAT and maybe duty, commercial samples of less than R500 on which no duty payable you may be exempted from formal clearance, As I...
  7. David Morris

    Customs Duty

    Let's say the speakers cost $1000, the export charges to the Port are $150 and the freight from the Port to South Africa is $300 The customs value is then $1000 plus $150 = $1150 x 17.92 = ZAR 20608 Duty is R2132.93 VAT is R3720.30
  8. David Morris

    Customs Duty

    Headphones would be 16,5% VAT on Customs value. Loudspeakers 10,35% luxury duty and VAT at 18,75% on Customs value The trick here is what is the Customs value? Essentially it is the cost of the goods and all costs to get the item on the aeroplane or boat (FOB value)
  9. David Morris

    Customs Duty

    There you go, here are the rates of duty with tariff headings https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Legal/SCEA1964/Legal-LPrim-CE-Sch1P1Chpt1-to-99-Schedule-No-1-Part-1-Chapters-1-to-99.pdf Here is the luxury duty...
  10. David Morris

    What Happpened To The Elusive Soundstage?

    Not sure what the expectation is here in terms of soundstage? If I consider attending a live concert, is sound staging trying to re-create that effect of electric instruments that are amplified and the sound is distributed by speakers around the venue, or could it possibly be the sound effect...
  11. David Morris

    Upcoming live music events

    Live Jazz Fridays - Kloof Street Hotel- Cape Town - 16h00 https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1514366739
  12. David Morris

    Post Office-h/u on phishing scam

    The same happens with fake courier emails that look just like Fedex and when you are already waiting for a package it is all too easy to click on their mail
  13. David Morris

    What Happpened To The Elusive Soundstage?

    You may be correct and have a point but this could come down to experience and/or training. I am not so sure it matters in the greater scheme of things, if the individual derives enjoyment from his equipment - job done
  14. David Morris

    ZMF Pads for Focal Clear + Amazon Arya Pads

    There was a discussion on the radio (KFM) not so long ago about how pleather does not survive long in the Cape, it seems to be a localized thing
  15. David Morris

    LINN LP12-50

    https://www.avforums.co.za/threads/new-and-technologically-refreshed-lp12.105911/#post-1153738
  16. David Morris

    Apple TV Gen 1 any use for it still

    Use it for airplay?
  17. David Morris

    Losing interest

    Choose your times, I generally listen during load shedding which fills the time beautifully
  18. David Morris

    Please help. Upgrading my system...

    Did you perhaps notice the Bluetooth codec - aac? iOS/Mac OS codec
  19. David Morris

    New and technologically refreshed LP12

    Hey Siri, play me some blues on the TT
  20. David Morris

    What you paid for AV Items vs What you told your Wife/GF/So you paid for it ?

    I can imagine a 1st marriage versus 2nd or 3rd marriage, finances are treated differently. From what I have observed, people who get married later or re-married usually operate their finances independently and share expenses for accommodation/food. But back on topic, I don't tell her what I...
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