Carl (WolfyChris, any one else);
Trying not to pull this topic too far sideways....
The perpetuated wrong reason for returns of my chairs I was speaking of was the 'test drive' buyer. It's where you run on down to your local Wallyworld, KMart, BJ's Wholesale, Walgreen's, The Sports Authority or whomever chain just prior to your vacations...and return it upon your return for a full refund! That's pretty much what many do with those manufacturers 30 day trail period....except in the case of heavy speakers and amps there is the natural dis-incentive to do it because of the freight back to the maker. If my dang chairs don't measure up for weight carrying capacity of 250 lbs or there is some other oddball defect - they darn well
should be returned.
Nonetheless, it strikes a bit too close to home for me, so I avoid the 30 day test drive. I have noticed that Chris Hoff of BPT offers his units in two schemes...one with and one without return priveledges....that's a pretty elegant solution, I think. The difference between them is 15%, but all have 3 year warranties against defects.
A sample from Audiogon:
It can be purchased at $1399 with a 30 day money back return guarantee or at $1189 if you waive the return privilege. Full 3 year warranty included.
I probably, wrongly, lump manufacturers tour into the same pile as 'test drives'....I'll have to re-consider it. After all, how else does a small enterprising manufacturer get noticed.
I'm not surprised that most of what you've heard has been good, Carl. It's a small industry, and not one for creating millionaires, the folks making gear are just music lovers trying to support their
habit, I've found. It's no wonder that most of it is good - I've found the same to be true.
Anyhow, good luck on that 'last amp' purchase
You got the disease reeeeeeeal bad, my boy
