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Re: On the economics of the Gaincard

hello,

an audio company, like any other business out there, is trying to make money. if they can SELL an amplifier with cheap parts in a tiny aluminum case for thousands of dollars with idiotic claims and stupid slogans, they must be doing something right.

only the simplest can accomodate the most complex, eh? they forget to mention that included in the nine parts is an op amp which contains all sorts of transistors, resistors and capacitors.

keep in mind this is not a judgement on the sound (which is ok as a midfi SS amp that should retail for far less than a grand), only what i think the proper value of this item should be. it is grossly overpriced, seriously underpowered for an SS amp, and unlike the SET amps many people claim the sound similar to, costs little to make.

lets not get me started on their cables, the pitracer, and overpriced and underperforming humpty power supply.

regards,
chiggy

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