turbomustang84
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I'm old as dirt and I like the DIY vibe of their products lolAh, unlike many audio forums, our audience comprises of a lot of younger people. So tastes vary for sure.
I'm old as dirt and I like the DIY vibe of their products lolAh, unlike many audio forums, our audience comprises of a lot of younger people. So tastes vary for sure.
I'm old as dirt and I like the DIY vibe of their products lol
They don't feel bad. And they are not controlling anything directly. A microprocessor (or hardwired logic) takes their input and activates relays inside the unit.The absolute nastiest, cheapest, and most short-lived switches money can buy.
1980s? I bought a new Honda Accord then for $7,500. Gas was just 60 cents a gallon. In today's dollars, that unit would cost $339. And it is a kit versus finished product we are discussing here.Consider in the 1980s, this 25W/ch amplifier was sold in kit form in Australia for AU$105. Complete down to the last screw, zip tie and solder.
Were I to add value, it would be in longer life components (including switch gear, connectors, etc) and a durable case to protect them/shield them.
I get that, but DIY doesn't have to look like an 8 year old's science project does it?
Consider in the 1980s, this 25W/ch amplifier was sold in kit form in Australia for AU$105. Complete down to the last screw, zip tie and solder. Notice how there is a semblance of lines. Controls line up and care has been taken to make it look good. This was a project in Electronics Australia one month for hobbyists to build.
Solid aluminium knobs, extruded silk-screened front panel (silver or gold if you wanted it), full inputs/tape loop, phono stage etc.
A $14000 house in Melbourne in the 1980s costs $600k today. This amp would be worth $2000 today.
I am talking inflation and dollar value. Following your logic, a set of B&W Nautilus would be $5000.00 today.
Just can't help but notice, the the archel 2 PRO seems like an O2 on Steroids
Taking a performance snapshot on the bench without a thorough investigation of the likely longevity, construction and durability of the product is hardly the way to determine real value is it?
A long time ago with my old analyzer I think.BTW has Amir tested the O2?
I was curious about that too. Just sent an email to JDS Labs so I can get an original NwAvguy spec O2 and compare both.
Gave my O2 to my Dad and he promptly lost it so time to get another again. BTW has Amir tested the O2?
I get that, but DIY doesn't have to look like an 8 year old's science project does it?
Consider in the 1980s, this 25W/ch amplifier was sold in kit form in Australia for AU$105. Complete down to the last screw, zip tie and solder. Notice how there is a semblance of lines. Controls line up and care has been taken to make it look good. This was a project in Electronics Australia one month for hobbyists to build.
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Solid aluminium knobs, extruded silk-screened front panel (silver or gold if you wanted it), full inputs/tape loop, phono stage etc.
I,ll repeat again, Does inflation apply to Electronics or not?
If No, then why isn't a set of Nautilus worth $5k today?
He,s arguing that Electronics has gotten cheaper today in relation to 30 years ago with no evidence of any nature.
That's utter rubbish. Australian real estate and consumer electronics have followed completely opposite trajectories in affordability.
And from the ABS:
The average weekly male income in late 1980 was AU$268.60pw and that amplifier represented 40% of an average week's pay.
The average weekly male income in 2019 is $1475.60pw and your $2000 number represents 135% of an average week's pay.
A more accurate figure comparative figure would be AU$600 for the Playmaster in 2019. This "headphone amplifier" will cost nearly half that in Australian dollars when landed here allowing for exchange and freight. Hardly a bargain for what you get...