Well - I got a Outlaw 990 at a killer price...

VR3
VR3 Posts: 29,073
edited October 2007 in Electronics
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Drum roll...

FREE!

I'll tell ya more about it tommorow! :p
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,141
    edited October 2007
    No, now.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    Well basically, my Dad had a problem he couldnt figure out

    So he bought a new one and gave his old one to me

    I plugged up my subs just to make sure there wasnt anything seriously wrong with it - nothing seemed to stick out...

    Free is a killer price

    Manual, mic, remotes, everything included too
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,141
    edited October 2007
    Eh, he owes you at least that......strike that, a helluva lot more than that.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    True --

    Hes like, I dont know if youd want it or not - but...

    Who in their right mind would turn down a free preamp??? LOL
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2007
    so your dad had a problem he couldn't solve with his Outlaw 990 pre amp.. so instead of asking you for help or God forbid call the Outlaws for help, he bought another pre amp? from the same company or different. interesting.
    well either way. you got a free pre amp. and that's pretty cool. :)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,141
    edited October 2007
    You're right, you shouldn't turn it down. Congrats!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    Well -- plugged up the entire setup to it

    For some reason... its like the signal is garbled...

    Curiosity has me - so I cracked the hood, looks as if the RCA preouts are on a seperate board than the balanced outs --- do you think this could change the result since they are seperate boards?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2007
    garbled audio? then it's a digital cable problem perhaps? if you're using RCA's, then i don't know other then i've never heard garbled audio from a pre amp before. odd for sure.

    maybe it needs it's software updated.

    visit the Outlaw Audio forums.. check with gonk he's very, very helpful and knowledgeble too. Tell him Danger Boy sent ya. LOL
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2007
    You must do the firmware update to the latest one. Than after you do that figure out the problem. Also 990's have a 5 year warranty on them.;)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    Well it was struck by lightning -- (He believes)

    At first it wouldnt keep levels

    Now it has garbled audio

    Not sure what could be the issue...

    I'll give Outlaw a ring and see what they can do
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited October 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Well it was struck by lightning -- (He believes)

    I'm going out on a limb here, but .......


    ;)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    Well --

    Im kind of figuring if it needs a couple hundred bucks 100-200 in repairs, I'm not going to find a better HT preamp than it for that price...

    So --

    Shot off an email to Outlaw, see what they say
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,796
    edited October 2007
    Isn't Outlaws warranty transferable? I think they will take care of it for free.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2007
    They don't come any better than that. Nice grab Trey and here's best wishes that the problems get resolved and FOR FREE.
    Michael ;)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2007
    Congrats. Get it fixed & enjoy!
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited October 2007
    Send it in and act upset about it flaking out. Tell them you want it repaired under warranty or replaced. Outlaw has great customer service, so I'm sure they will hook you up.

    Good luck! Audio companies seem to bend over backwards for customers in most cases, so I'm pretty confident you'll get it fixed/replaced for nada.

    I bought a toshiba HD-A2 off CL locally. Even though it was 8 months old and I didn't buy it, didn't have a receipt, etc., they fixed a problem it was having for free. I only paid shipping to NY, which was $12.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    Not sure if I am going to try to persue getting this fixed --

    Outlaw pretty much sent me a generic response, basically not paying attention to any of the symptoms I described -- but basically said....

    "Chances, are it can't be fixed... HOWEVER, if you would like to spend 75 dollars (+ shipping) to get it estimated or to see if it can be fixed.... here is what you need to do!"

    I wouldnt mind doing that, but I definitely am not going to pay a 75 dollar bench fee for a repair. Thats right to the tune of twice as much as most other peoples bench fee -- in any repair shop...

    So I shot off another email discribing more symptoms so maybe this guy can help me a little more than just recomending I blow my cash with him ---

    Shall see!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    ...

    Drum roll...

    FREE!

    I'll tell ya more about it tommorow! :p

    You lucky kid :)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Not sure if I am going to try to persue getting this fixed --

    Outlaw pretty much sent me a generic response, basically not paying attention to any of the symptoms I described -- but basically said....

    "Chances, are it can't be fixed... HOWEVER, if you would like to spend 75 dollars (+ shipping) to get it estimated or to see if it can be fixed.... here is what you need to do!"

    I wouldnt mind doing that, but I definitely am not going to pay a 75 dollar bench fee for a repair. Thats right to the tune of twice as much as most other peoples bench fee -- in any repair shop...

    So I shot off another email discribing more symptoms so maybe this guy can help me a little more than just recomending I blow my cash with him ---

    Shall see!


    Well, if it can't be fixed, Outlaw will replace it, right? Read the warranty and see what it says. You should also call them and handle this issue with a real person.

    BTW -- did your pops try and get Outlaw to fix it?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    Ill call them tommorow

    I hate talking to Manufactures.... very annoying entities ---

    I'm just spoiled by VMPS, Odyssey, and Tyler communication ---

    I'll give them a call tommorow...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2007
    I got my peeps on the Outlaw forum going to give me some advice that I can pass along to you. It may take a couple days.. as their forum isn't as quick to respond as you all are. :)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    I tried to join the Outlaw forum -- awaiting confirmation --

    Thanks for your help, hopefully I can work something out...

    Would hate to have to set fire to a 800+ dollar preamp... ;)

    (I kid)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2007
    Most likely the analog in's are being converted to digital in the preamp, along with the other digital signals. So I doubt it would be related to the output board. It seems more likely to be a digital signal problem.

    Do you have a DMM? Can you get a service manual?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    After a little emailing trading

    Outlaw said they will look at the unit for free --- and if it can be repaired, be repaired for free...

    So bingo was his name o

    Just gotta get a box... and ship it to em... awesome
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2007
    I bet if you ask they will ship you a box....
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    I have to buy the box from them fr the return - 15 bucks! :)

    More than worth it
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,559
    edited October 2007
    Lucky, lucky, lucky........:D:D:D;)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2007
    not a bad deal... don't tell your dad though. LOL

    once it's repaired if it can be repaired, check the firmware Version. the firmware upgrade is FREE... and makes a big difference in sound quality. cool. good luck.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    the sad thing is I have no real use for it...

    :(
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,073
    edited October 2007
    Well --

    I dont think my Dad could of pulled it off

    I basically talked to them like I do Manufactures we carry at the store -- just gotta know what buttons to push to get what you want...

    But it definitely works out for the positive
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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