Did you get the black?
Yes, the real wood veneer in black ash. I understand from reviews there was (is?) a vinyl black, but don't see that offered via Audio Advisor. However, the pair I bought are used, in excellent, like-new condition, and were sourced by the seller from the Frank Sinatra, Jr estate. I expect a letter of authenticity from the auction house included as proof of provenance. Not an earth-shattering factor, but kind of cool. Everything that comes with a new pair in the original boxes with original packing materials. I've been drawn to these for months, and was happy to find a used pair in this condition at what I thought a very reasonable price.
Black, nope. Black from a Sinatra estate, beyond yes.
LOL. I must admit that if I were buying new, black would not be my choice, either. However, I also admit the Sinatra thing made the finish much more palatable for me. The Mini-T, Rat Pack Edition?
BTW, I called Bryston, and once the speakers arrive I'm to call them back with SNs - the lady said she may be able to verify the original owner, and said that the speaker's warranty is likely still good for me, depending on the paperwork I receive.
"And I thought you loved me, you, you - speaker whore! And she isn't even as pretty as I am!"
Yes, the real wood veneer in black ash. I understand from reviews there was (is?) a vinyl black, but don't see that offered via Audio Advisor. However, the pair I bought are used, in excellent, like-new condition, and were sourced by the seller from the Frank Sinatra, Jr estate. I expect a letter of authenticity from the auction house included as proof of provenance. Not an earth-shattering factor, but kind of cool. Everything that comes with a new pair in the original boxes with original packing materials. I've been drawn to these for months, and was happy to find a used pair in this condition at what I thought a very reasonable price.
This is almost exactly what MacKenzie Bezos was heard to say recently. Maybe you can assuage your guilt by giving the Monitors $70 Billion.
I saw that listing,I seem to recall a picture of one of the boxes and there may still be a packing slip with some sorta receipt / shipping order in it.
I know it still had the shipping label stating where it was being sent to (Frank Jr.).
My impression from the ad is they likely were'nt sold via a wholesale/retail outfit.
So it's entirely possible there is no receipt like there would be if they were sold that way.
From what I recall of the listing it appeared that they went directly from Bryston to Frank Jr. .
So there may be some "wiggle room" on the warranty in this case.
Hence why they may be interested in the serial no.s. to verify these.
They (Bryston) may have comp'd a pair to Frank Jr.,I mean that would've been some great press on their part,no?
I know if I was Bryston's PR guy I'd comp a guy like him a pair no sweat,,,you know ~ Hey guys,guess who's getting a pair of Mini T's...
And yeah the price on 'em was very fair,I honestly could'nt believe they were listed as long as they were.
USA Audio Mart must not get much traffic or the listing might've made them hard to find or something ???
Anyhow,it'll be real interesting to hear how all this pans out.
I know the listing was some interesting reading & viewing.
Bret P.
You still using the subs for stands?