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In Reply to: Why not a "survival" time period instead? posted by Rick W on February 17, 2007 at 15:01:23:
Not a bad idea. It might make sense to amend the rule to "five dealers or else being in business for XX number of years".But as John Marks pointed out, it's still not perfect. Take for example Brown Electronics Labs (BEL). By all accounts, they make a fine amplifier at a reasonable price. I believe that they only have two active dealers, but they have been in business for something like 20 years. So they would qualify under your proposed rule. But my understanding is that they only produce a handful of amplifiers each month and the waiting list is well over six months, even with only two dealers. Would it serve Stereophile's readers to review such a product? Maybe, I don't know. What do you think?
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I recently heard a BEL amp that is a few years old and was quite pleasantly surprise with how sweet and musical it sounds (I am more of a low-powered tube person myself). I have not even heard about them in many years, so it is good to know they are still around.
By the way, whenever someone asks about solid state gear, I always mention Ayre amps and linestages as being among the solid state stuff I have heard that sounds good.Also, I think it is commendable that you so frequently mention other manufacturers in a favorable light in your postings.
< < I think it is commendable that you so frequently mention other manufacturers in a favorable light in your postings. > >Only the ones I like!
Actually, there are quite a few good products and companies out there. Look at BAT, for instance. They make a fine product with a well-deserved reputation for sound quality and reliability. Victor Khomenko is often found on these forums offering helpful (and factual, unlike some other "experts") advice. (I also think he must be a little older and wiser than I am, as he offends people far less frequently than do I...)
I came close to standing in line for a BEL 1001 Mk5. My instincts got the better of me and I decided to venture elsewhere.
There is no question that the BEL has a following and is undoubtedly a great sounding little amp.
I was a little taken back by the $4K price, especially since I did some mental math and concluded that the parts cost was less than $700 in single quantities.
When you have a six month backlog you can keep bumping up the price until the demand is in line with your capabilities.
this is just a suggestion that'll go nowhere. JA ain't gonna change his rule.
nt
Both ACI and Ohm have been reviewed in Stereophile, but I admit not
for many years. They both have a very low profile these days.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
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Although I'd still love to see, say, the middle of the current Ohm line get reviewed by some place that does measurements.
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