Wtb: Upc-200

jrlouie
jrlouie Posts: 462
edited August 2007 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
This would be my first "WTB" thread. I've just been waiting and waiting and haven't ran into one.
If anyone was teetering on whether or not they want to throw their PS Audio UPC-200 out the door, please shoot me a PM. I have one already and to complete the little rig I have in my 2nd room, I could use a matching one, used. I’m too cheap to buy it new ;)
The hard part is justifying spending too much on one (even used) because their new Duet is only $300 new, and from everything I've read out-performs the UPC-200. I just don't like the "power strip" look of the Duet. I'm also too anal and want the components to match :D
Anyway, just thought I'd mention it. I saw one on Audiogon but he's wanting $265 shipped and that's just so close in price to the better performing Duet, new. I guess if you're in the market at that price, be informed there's one on Audiogon :)
I know they’re hard to let go of, so I won’t be shocked if I don’t get any offers ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited August 2007
    Just curious, but where did you read that the Duet outperforms the UPC?

    After reading the PS Audio info I just don't get the warm fuzzies from what they say about the Duet. However, the UPC does give me the warm fuzzies. "you can combine both internal 20 amp capable UPC modules into one ultra high current device.

    This effectively doubles the energy storage, reduces the impedance of the UPC 200 in half and turns the 200 into the highest current, lowest impedance passive AC power device on the market today. Talk about unrestricted AC power!"

    I also recall Wingnut being less than happy with her Duet. Something about it shutting down all the time.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2007
    Here is wing's thread on it...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47643&highlight=PS+Audio+upc-200
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • jrlouie
    jrlouie Posts: 462
    edited August 2007
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just curious, but where did you read that the Duet outperforms the UPC?
    Well, there's definitely info on the PS Audio site.
    Duet1, Duet2, Duet3, Duet4, Duet5, Duet6

    I've also read some on AudioAsylum...
    Duet7, Duet8, Duet9

    I realize the opinions could be biased. I most definitely appreciate the link to wingnut's issues. That's some great info. Guess I should've searched more on the polk forum :o

    I don't know. My ears might not be able to detect any difference between the two. Like F1Nut, I don't get warm fuzzies about the Duet either. But it's interesting PS Audio recommends the Duet over the UPC-200 even though they're charging less. Either way, I would like a matching UPC-200 :D
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