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In Reply to: RE: A "rational" mfr in a competitive market posted by RGA on May 14, 2009 at 18:16:38
as tube afficionados say. Actually there is always something going on and they are PITA. AN customers are perceived as a "tweakers" and this activity is suported by manufacturer. It is wise than that warranty period is only 1 year since I guess many people open up the boxes right after purchase to solder black gates, coupling caps and tants. I think that procentage of AN customers doing that is way higher than any other brand. Lastly in my opinion warranty issue has no impact on AN sales whatsoever. Bigger issue would be relatively low resale value.
It's not the price of used AN equipment that is a problem for me. The problem is that there is hardly any used AN equipment for sale, ever!
"Live free or die"
usualy higher end of AN shelf. And don't get me wrong .I don't have any problem with AN pricing whatsoever.
There's a Kegon, a P-4, Kageki, and Zero. The P-4 looks tantalzing at €10.000, interstage coupled. No caps. Less than half price
"Live free or die"
There's a Kegon, a P-4, Kageki, and Zero. The P-4 looks tantalzing at €10.000, interstage coupled. No caps. Less than half price
"Live free or die"
I suppose you're correct about people playing around with them - but those people probably buy the kits to begin with no? That is why I said it makes sense on the kits to be 1 year because owners may do stupid things and then try and blame AN.
But on finished goods? I doubt too many people are tweaking those.
One way to increase used values is to have a long warranty - which is no doubt why Bryston resale is so high.
I suppose something telling to me was that Response Audio puts out a 5 year warranty on AN DACs and Preamps (though interestingly not on power amps??) and if they can offer it why can't the maufacturer? Response Audio says that they have so few returns that they can give a 5 year warranty.
AN is doing fine enough with a 1 year warranty so who is to argue with them - I'm just saying it would be an area to look at when you look at most of the competitors. if you claim to make the best transformers and parts then a warranty is one way to back it up and stick it to competitors. Like I say if Antique SOund Labs can do it selling $1200 heavy hand built point to point wiring integrated amps (using medicore parts) - then surely AN selling $4,000 integrated amps can do the same - I know labour is more in the UK but...
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