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In Reply to: RE: Tube products are not as reliable posted by limono on May 14, 2009 at 21:02:27
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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