Amp for A$128 at DickSmith

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Larry

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Amp for A$128 at DickSmith
« on: 11 May 2004, 08:20 am »
Hi,

I just happen to see an 80W stereo amp for $128 at DickSmith PowerHouse. The case and the large toroidal may worth more than that.

Anyone has any idea about this amp? It uses NEC NE5534. Any comments?

Larry

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Amp for A$128 at DickSmith
« Reply #1 on: 4 Jun 2004, 02:51 pm »
I decided to get one to have a try and got the last one for $128. When it was scanned, I was told the price was $198. But the price label was still $128, so I was let go with the "wrong" price and they changed the price label to $198 immediately. If you check their web, now it's $198. I don't know why they increased the price or they initially put a wrong price. I believe the materials would cost more than that price.

To my surprise, it's not bad. Without bypassing the pot etc, it sounds pretty good. I think it may sound better with some mods.

Sometime later, I will open it (with the warrant void) and have a look what's inside there.