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April 14, 2021, 06:01 PM #1
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I am buying a pair of tube mono blocks and need to get them from NY to IL safely. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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April 14, 2021, 06:47 PM #2
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I think I've had issues with all the major shippers. Lately I've been using FedEx with great success, but please pack very, very well.
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April 14, 2021, 06:54 PM #3
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Thanks Joe. These weigh 120 pounds apiece in the box. I sense it’s too big of a job for Fedex.
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April 14, 2021, 07:31 PM #4
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Fedex and UPS's weight limits are both 150 lbs for reg ground service, you should be ok. Insurance is a no-brainer, but if the seller isn't using factory packing and you paid by wire, cash, check etc. you might be SOL if the sender took shortcuts packing them and the amps arrived damaged. Ask me how i know.
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April 14, 2021, 07:33 PM #5
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Freight.
UPS and Fedex have weight limits of 150 pounds, but here’s the issue:
Drivers are hired to lift up to 75 pounds. Anything over this and you risk them kicking it off the back of the truck.
Strap to pallet. Use freight.
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April 14, 2021, 08:24 PM #6
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April 14, 2021, 08:34 PM #7
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I have had very good look with Pilot Freight on several occasions.
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April 14, 2021, 09:43 PM #8
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I called one place and they wanted $1,000 which seemed excessive. Does anyone have a good contact for Pilot?
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April 14, 2021, 09:52 PM #9
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in Northlake, 847 954-0125
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Cables & Tubes "subject to change without notification".
Complete system on battery power/solar
Core Audio Design Rack
DIY bass traps and custom curved diffusors.
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April 14, 2021, 09:57 PM #10
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Thanks Dave. I just submitted a request for a quote online with Pilot. I hear they do a nice job but it’s impossible to get through to them on their 800 number. Based on recent experience, they also weren’t great at responding to online inquiries. I’ll call the local office tomorrow based on the number you provided.
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April 14, 2021, 11:03 PM #11
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+1 Freight.
You can try Freightquote for some rough estimates. Just be prepared for someone at Freightquote to reach out to you by phone as a followup.Neko Audio
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April 15, 2021, 01:36 AM #12
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amen.
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April 15, 2021, 03:08 AM #13
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April 15, 2021, 07:53 AM #14
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This is who I have used 3 times for very heavy things including a 450 pound Equi=Tech 10Q. Reasonably priced and reliable:
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April 15, 2021, 09:30 AM #15
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Yep agree with Mike, use freight.
And regarding the other shippers like FedEx or UPS for the lighter stuff, let them pack as its easier to win a claim if they pack the stuff. I got this advice from a UPS Regional Manager.2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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April 15, 2021, 09:52 AM #16
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I’ve had some customers use uship.com with good success. I haven’t personally used it as we have several corporate accounts with SAIA, Pilot and others.
We buy pallets (oh, by the way, if you buy 10 plastic pallets, they come....wait for it....strapped to a wood pallet! LOL), we have straps, shrink wrap, etc. We don’t mess about.
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April 15, 2021, 10:15 AM #17
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I had good luck with Yellow freight. Reasonably priced and good service.
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April 15, 2021, 10:55 AM #18
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RDS, please let us know of your results, with comments.
ThanksMy System
Acoustic Revive RTP-4
Innuos Pulsar
Lampizator BALTIC4
Cary SLP-05
Pass XA30.5 or
Line Magnetic 845ia
Reference 3A Reflector's
Pr SVS SB3000 Subs
Cables & Tubes "subject to change without notification".
Complete system on battery power/solar
Core Audio Design Rack
DIY bass traps and custom curved diffusors.
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April 15, 2021, 11:36 AM #19
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Freightcenter.com
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April 15, 2021, 11:40 AM #20
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Echo Global Logistics, Chicago based company with many LTL connections/options.
Mike is correct, properly packed and palletized is the correct way to goCheers ! …. Dave
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April 15, 2021, 12:05 PM #21
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These guys have moved at least 50 Pinball machines for me in the past few years. Never an incident and many have gone 3000 miles away. They will wrap everything at your house. You need to do nothing. Never an issue with FEDEX either and I have a business account with them. Have never seen a person be able to kick a 150 Pound amp off a truckAmps: First Watt SIT-3, Pass XA25, Valvet E2 SE, LTA ZOTL40, First Watt SIT-1 Mono's, ARC Ref75SE, Decware Zen TorII MK4, Line Magnetic 845 Premium, Raven Reflection MK2, Audio Hungary Qualiton X200, Kingko 101Pro, Audio Hungary Qualiton I50
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April 15, 2021, 02:42 PM #22
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Don't forget the supplies and tools you'll need to strap boxes to the pallet, like strapping, a tensioner, and seals+sealer.
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April 15, 2021, 03:11 PM #23
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I’m paying the freight company for a pallet and strapping the items to the pallet. Maybe that’s why it’s around $1,000 from rural NY to Chicago? I didn’t want to impose on the private seller to put it on a pallet himself. Using Airgroup per Miches’ and others’ recommendations.
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April 15, 2021, 03:20 PM #24
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I agree with most of the above posts.
Another freight line that I have had consistent success with is Old Dominion Freight.
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April 15, 2021, 03:22 PM #25
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How are you feeling, Jim?
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April 15, 2021, 03:29 PM #26
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DPT4ME - Dynamics, Presence & Tone for Musical Engagement; MBP (3) - stripped down for music only; Shunyata Omega & Sigma USBs; ISO REGEN w/short Curious USB links; Berkeley Alpha USB; Aqua La Scala II Optologic DAC; Schiit Yggdrasil - fully updated; Ayre Codex dac - updated; Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amp; Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE-2 preamp, Quicksilver Mono 120 amps w/Tung-Sol KT150s; Quicksilver Mid Mono amps w/Gold Lion KT77s; Fyne Audio 703s; Symposium Svelte Plus & Ultra Platforms; REL S-812 subwoofers; Duelund DCA12GA speaker cables; AV Room Service EVPs, Stein Music Harmonizers, Duelund DCA16GA & 20GA ICs; Shunyata Denali 6000S/V2; Tripp Lite PCs; Wyred 4 Sound power cords; AudioDharma cable cooker; dedicated custom room; various GIK & ASC room treatments; etc.
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April 17, 2021, 01:35 PM #27
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For any large items do you have a friend with a trailer or pickup truck. If not consider renting one for a few hours. Go to who ever the shipper is and pick them up, even if it is one at a time. You will need to deal with moving them once they arrive at your property anyway and you will be able to get them closer to your entrance. Some drivers are very helpful others won't do anything.
I have always used FedEx after a UPS driver actually pushed 2 subwoofers off into our gravel driveway and drove away.Synology 1019D+ - SGC Sonictransporter I9 w Roon/HQ Player- UltraRendu- PBD Stream IF to Playback Designs MPS5 via fiber optic - ARC 40th Anniversary Pre - ARC 610 T's - Martin Logan CLX's - 4 Martin Logan Depth i Subs - Shunyata Hydra, DIY PCOCC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords with Furutech terminations. Blue Jeans CAT 6's. Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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April 17, 2021, 06:24 PM #28
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Freightcenter takes minutes to join then all you do is type the shipping info and they show you the prices of every freight shipping service available. They offer insurance, personal assistance, residental lift gate option, etc. Look them up.
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