That's a shame he wouldn't ship, especially for a sale. I can understand wanting a warranty. When I was looking I noticed a Bryston 5 channel, is their unit expensive new? Bryston could give you a near Krell experience. I believe their warranty is something like 20 years transferable, which would be a good find used with remaining warranty time. You might also check to see if anyone around you carries Primare, their amps are good too.