# Maybe a Loan Company for Headphone Equipment **URL:** \ **Category:** General Headphone Discussion\ **Created:** [May 12, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359 "2018-05-12T19:17:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Carmantom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/carmantom/32/490_2.png) [@Carmantom](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Carmantom)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359/1 "2018-05-12T19:17:17Z")
I know many times I could have used one. How about you? This is a joke ---
**Author:** ![Torq](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/torq/32/16384_2.png) [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359/2 "2018-05-12T19:24:20Z")
Believe it not, this not only actually exists (and I’ve used it), but @andrew and @taronlissimore are planning to offer their own “[Community Preview Program](https://forum.headphones.com/t/announcing-the-headphone-community-preview-program/1319)” - which will cover more than just headphones, but include amps and possibly sources as well. The other place you can do this is via “The Cable Co.” and their “[Lending Library](https://www.thecableco.com/lending-library)”. Something I used a couple, or three, years ago to audition the Abyss AB-1266 and HiFi-Man HE1000 … as no-one I knew had either of them at the time. The process was smooth, and the non-refundable deposit can be applied to any actual purchase their (not just the headphones you chose to audition). But obviously it helps if you’re just trying to narrow down a definite purchase. I think the community program that’s going to be offered here is going to particularly useful though, as it’ll help generate a broader array of impressions on the available gear. ---
**Author:** ![Carmantom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/carmantom/32/490_2.png) [@Carmantom](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Carmantom)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359/3 "2018-05-12T19:42:17Z")
I never thought my topic would have been interpreted like that but after reading it I was able to see clearly your response. I was joking and meant " Loan " $$$$ like boring to buy like I know I have since I couldn’t control my spending on equipment. Actually became reason I became exposed to " Headphone " listening and I haver never looked back. ---
**Author:** ![rogerellis2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@rogerellis2](https://forum.headphones.com/u/rogerellis2)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359/4 "2018-05-13T13:45:51Z")
You can of course buy the most expensive phones on credit a temptation I have resisted so far. It is also possible to trade in , a route I have followed usually with regret afterwards! For example I traded in HD800 against HD800S to find many people who preferred the earlier model for more transparent Bass. The only consolation is that buying top headphones by whatever means is a lot cheaper than buying full size Hi Fi! ---
**Author:** ![Carmantom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/carmantom/32/490_2.png) [@Carmantom](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Carmantom)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359/5 "2018-05-13T13:48:52Z")
🕶 ---
**Author:** ![pennstac](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/pennstac/32/381_2.png) [@pennstac](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pennstac)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359/6 "2018-10-14T19:42:43Z")
Well, not a loan company, but I am a Financial Advisor. I’ve explained to a few hi-fi stores that they may safely send clients of the proper demographic in my direction, and I will not criticize, or at least will fully understand, their need for high-end audio equipment. And I do create goals in portfolio reports. Custom goals. Easy to create a goal “Saving for STAX SR-009 and Blue Hawaii SE amplifier” ---
**Author:** ![frank\_gyure2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@frank\_gyure2](https://forum.headphones.com/u/frank_gyure2)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/maybe-a-loan-company-for-headphone-equipment/1359/7 "2018-10-17T18:14:31Z")
I am waiting with bated breath.