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In Reply to: RE: Go look at the Outlaw RR2150 posted by Sondek on April 25, 2017 at 13:21:03
I believe the Outlaw RR2150 are normally $699 direct but Outlaw puts them on sale for $100 less now and then, usually around the holidays.I think Inmate51 was kidding but even though Outlaw isn't a huge mass market company like Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Sony, etc., they aren't exactly a tiny audiophile brand. They cater to the broader mid-fi market as well and they've been around for many years.
BTW, the RR2150 has a rich robust full-bodied sound, which I prefer to some others that are more lean or bordering on anemic or bright.
Good luck.
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Not sure which post you're replying to, but...
I, myself, as an audio professional with many contacts, wouldn't buy a product from a tiny company which could go out of business tomorrow if the owner died and there was no back-up plan with other people in place to keep the company going. Outlaw? - seriously? Can y'all say "Merlin" or any other company for which parts are no longer available? Especially for a non-audio person, that would be a bad move. Don't misunderstand - shit happens at all levels, but try not to shoot yourself in the foot going in.
Stick with the majors in this situation.
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They've been around for somewhere around 20 years and I haven't heard any complaints about their customer service. It's a small company but not a one man operation. I'd put them in the same category as Parasound. From what I understand, Outlaw has multiple principals so it's not a one man show like Merlin.
Regarding parts availability, I would be more worried buying a mass market product e.g. Pioneer because their product lifecycle is so short. And the likelihood of Outlaw going out of business in the next 10 years is probably no greater than the likelihood of a big brand name getting sold off to some Chinese electronics giant who has no ability to support the brand's legacy products.
Also, we're talking about an old school solid state stereo receiver. These things tend to last a long time and are relatively easy to service for a reputable electronics repair shop.
Wow, have I been out of the loop! I just searched and archives. I had no idea Bobby died or that the company went out of business. Very sad.
And I get your point, but I agree with the others that I wouldn't worry so much over a $700 receiver.
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Not talking about 7 thousand.
Do any of the 'majors' still make a 2-ch receiver?
At $699 you're not exactly risking your life's savings on the Outlaw receiver. Roll the dice man! Take a chance. ;-)
Inmate doesn't realize that mainstream companies like McIntosh and Theta and
Marantz and several others have multi-channel receivers that we can no get parts for.We are talking 6 years old in some cases. That two channel receiver is a well made bargain at 700 usd.
My other favorite is the Anthem 225 integrated amp. That was a bargain at 1500usd when it came out. 225wpc with tone controls and phono stage and MC pickup.
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