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In Reply to: RE: Yeah, if I ever decide to get a controller........ posted by Rick W on November 29, 2015 at 12:33:36
Both the Phoeinx and the SDS are great products. The $ difference between the two is considerable, but VPI has been in business for 40 plus years, therefore, they will be around to support the SDS for many years to come. The audio business is a real tough business and the survival rate is difficult. Something to consider.
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This argument is often used, but how important is it really for a system that costs only $759. The warranty will protect you against manufacturing defects and without any defects, most electronic components usually last a very long time. Therefore, even if the component breaks 10-years from now, it will probably be more cost effective to buy a new one rather than have it repaired.
How many audio components have you had to repair over the years? I have probably spent one hundred thousand dollars on stereo equipment over the years and I've never had to pay to have a component repaired. The very few components I've owned that have failed all failed during their warranty period. Therefore, I don't think your argument holds the slightest bit of weight for something that costs only $759.
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John Elison
The fact is that a lot of money is spent in the repair of audio gear. Some repairs are normal wear and tear, and others are components that failed out of warranty after only a few years of use. I know a lot of DIY'ers who can pull off simple repairs that save them good money. But the repair of a digital speed controller? Nope, that's going back to the manufacturer.
I'm a dealer for both products, and both products are fine. VPI has more years in business than Phoenix has months, but VPI had to start somewhere too. I wish Phoenix much success.
I find these devices interesting. In the case of VPI, their controller works well but does no monitoring of speed.. Phoenix does, but they can't correct an error, they can only compensate after the error.
"Hope is a good thing. Maybe, the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."
Good point. But you also have to consider the age of the SDS, IIRC it's pushing 20 years and the parts used in 20 year old designs have a way of going obsolete.
One of their customers just got bit by this on his PLC controller which might only be 5 years older than the SDS:
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