Group Buy '16: Dreadnought Avel Lindberg 1000VA Isolation Transformers

RobbyKY

Thank you!! Time to start accumulating part.....

honestaquarian

@RobbyKY I see you are also a fan of the Carver/Polk synergy

RobbyKY

Yes sir and have been since about 1988. A Carver MXR-150 receiver/amp and a set of Polk 2B's were my first major purchase after getting out of school and landing a "real" job. Worked for a radio station while getting my degrees and they would broadcast "Carver Sonic Holography Hour" on Friday nights at 10:00, sank the hook good! Next up was the C-4000 preamp & an M1.0t amp and never looked back. Still have everything but the MXR is in dire need of a recap.

msg

@vcwatkins / @sketchycraig -- what's our official closing date for orders, please?

vcwatkins

We have reached 20! This is without DrumSolo ordering a second. Here's the current list. Please let me know of any errors/omissions.

CURRENT LIST
1.) 250GTLusso
2.) 250GTLusso
3.) DrumSolo
4.) vcwatkins
5.) Nesmith98
6.) nooshinjohn
7.) honestaquarian
8.) RandyCroissant
9.) monepolk
10.) amb426amb1
11.) Polk65
12.) Polk65
13.) Polk65
14.) Polk65
15.) heiney9
16.) gmcman
17.) ER308L
18.) dd2753
19.) dd2753
20.) RobbyKY

NEXT STEPS
I'd like to wrap things up soon now that we've reached 20 and reaching 25 doesn't look terribly likely. I'd like to keep open for another day if that's alright with the group. Let's set a deadline of Thursday 12/22. If anyone has an overwhelming desire to keep open longer, please let us know.

If anyone is on the fence, now is the time. Unit cost drops another $14 if we reach 25.

Confirmation PM's are going out shortly using the 20-count pricing.

Is there a separate thread for cases?

heiney9

Yeah, I had some questions about the cases as I am just now compiling a list of parts I need to make a cable, and other parts for the case, etc. So hopefully a case thread will be started soon.

Hey Craig, do you remember the lead time once these are ordered?

Great response!

H9

vcwatkins

heiney9 wrote: »

Yeah, I had some questions about the cases as I am just now compiling a list of parts I need to make a cable, and other parts for the case, etc. So hopefully a case thread will be started soon.

Hey Craig, do you remember the lead time once these are ordered?

Great response!

H9

Lead time is currently 12 weeks.

heiney9

Whoa! Didn't realize that. So I guess no hurry for a case thread...lol.

Toolfan66

I will have a case thread sometime the beginning of the year..

heiney9

Toolfan66 wrote: »

I will have a case thread sometime the beginning of the year..

Awesome!

BlueBirdMusic

vcwatkins,
Please post a summary of what the expected costs and payment schedule are currently.
Thanks,
Harry
Marietta GA

vcwatkins

BlueBirdMusic wrote: »

vcwatkins,
Please post a summary of what the expected costs and payment schedule is currently.
Thanks,
Harry
Marietta GA

COST
We are currently at:
Transformer unit cost: $243.19
USPS insured CONUS shipping: $17.55 (additional charge for int'l)
Total each: $260.74
If we get to 25 committed, the total is reduced by $14.24
I'll need to get a quote directly from Melanie on any shipping outside the 48 states.

PAYMENT
Although Avel Lindberg collects 50% up front with 50% due at shipment, I'll need to collect 100% since I'll be on the hook once ordered. I'll pay the total when I place the order.

Payment is via Paypal gift prior to order being placed. Once confirmations are received, I will send out payment info. Paypal fees, if any, will be buyer’s responsibility. Paypal fees from debit/credit card look to be $7.86 on a $260.74 transaction. Once the funds are collected, I'll place the order and pay in full. It depends on how quickly money comes in of course, but I would hope I can place the order when they reopen on 1/2/17.

honestaquarian

What's the cost of the cases?
(*I doubt @Toolfan66 is giving them away*)

heiney9

honestaquarian wrote: »

What's the cost of the cases?
(*I doubt @Toolfan66 is giving them away*)

You posted in the thread that Toolfan66 said he would make a cases thread after the New Year, so that's your answer (it hasn't been determined yet) and Craig isn't in charge of the cases.

I assume that the cases are a separate matter that the case maker will handle from start to finish. This is for the tranny buy only.

H9

EndersShadow

heiney9 wrote: »

This is for the tranny buy only.

*giggles*

Sorry, these threads always are filled with lots of fun phrases you can't help but take out of context.

agfrost

honestaquarian wrote: »

What's the cost of the cases?
(*I doubt @Toolfan66 is giving them away*)

Last time around they were in the neighborhood of $100; Larry will set the price, this go-round, based on materials and time cost, etc. He's good people obviously and the value of his product will be well over the price he quotes.

dkfreebird

I might as well jump in before it is to late.Count me in for 1 please.

vcwatkins

dkfreebird wrote: »

I might as well jump in before it is to late.Count me in for 1 please.

Thanks, dk! PM sent.

GlennDog

DSkip wrote: »

Let me know if it's on the fence to get the next discount. If it comes down to it, I might help you dudes hit the mark until more buyers come out of the woodworks.

Me, too. As I'm thinking about going in the neutrik<sp> direction

I suggest extending the "I'm in" period to Jan 2 . . . just my $00.2

honestaquarian

Craig
Looks like we might be getting another ptoce drop. Hold it open for a bit longer.

vcwatkins

We're at 21 with 3 fence-sitters. Let's see where we are late tomorrow night. I think we'd all love to see us get to 25 and it does seem to be within reach at this point.

Great chance to move closer to the best possible sound from SDA's and a fun easy project. Anyone considering needs to jump in now.

Again, many thanks to @250GTLusso for making this happen.

honestaquarian

250GTLusso wrote: »

I received a call and an email back from Melanie.



Let this be encouragement to get a few more people on board with this and get to the next drop in price people!
WE ARE ALMOST THERE FOR THE FIRST TIME(*ever I think*)

honestaquarian

I echo Craig's (*@vcwatkins*) remarks and also extend Kudos to Steve @250GTLusso for kicking this off with gusto.
Also Kudos to Craig for stepping up and taking over this in such an organized manner!

Here,here gentlemen!

honestaquarian

heiney9 wrote: »

honestaquarian wrote: »

What's the cost of the cases?
(*I doubt @Toolfan66 is giving them away*)

You posted in the thread that Toolfan66 said he would make a cases thread after the New Year, so that's your answer (it hasn't been determined yet) and Craig isn't in charge of the cases.

I assume that the cases are a separate matter that the case maker will handle from start to finish. This is for the tranny buy only.

H9

I got the message over there thanks,so don't get your panties in a bunch

vcwatkins

We are very close to 25 and the lowest unit price! Here's where we stand:

(21) Committed

• (10) confirmation/address PM's received
• (6) confirmation/address PM's outstanding

(4) Fence-dwellers

• (1) Currently in for one unit & willing to order second if helps get 25
• (2) May jump in if it helps to get to 25
• (1) Mulling

If fence dwellers are closer to committing now that 25 is within reach, please let me know.

Anyone else considering needs to jump in now. Great chance to get closer to the best possible sound from SDA's. You want proof? Here's your proof.

honestaquarian

So we have gone from almost three hundred each for the transformers to now if we make the magic 25 for the group buy to just over two hundred each.
Looks good to me.
How about those fence sitters????

heiney9

Fence sitters need to decide, but keep in mind this an extremely busy time of year with people distracted/busy for Xmas. Since we are this close, I'd say to keep it open until 1-3-17 to ensure all who want to get one can.

Of course if we hit the goal before 1-3-17, then move forward with the purchase.

Just my unbunched panties .02c

H9

P.s. The math is off 21 committed; 10 received; 6 outstanding = 16, what about the other 5?

P.s.s. Nevermind I just realized a few bought multiple units....duh!

BlueBirdMusic

heiney9 wrote: »

Fence sitters need to decide, but keep in mind this an extremely busy time of year with people distracted/busy for Xmas. Since we are this close, I'd say to keep it open until 1-3-17 to ensure all who want to get one can.

I agree regarding the 1/3/17 date. People have more money in the new year too.

vcwatkins

Thanks guys. Let's keep this open through 1-3-2017.

We should be able to get to 25 *committed* and avoid leaving anyone out due to short-term timing concerns.

Anyone who is considering joining the group buy but has hesitated due to timing, please let me know if you'd like to participate. Fence-sitters, please let me know of any changes in your status.

Dread On!

Craig

BlueBirdMusic

PM Reply to Craig that I will indeed join the group.
Harry Jones
Marietta GA