What do you think of these amps?

nguyendot
nguyendot Posts: 3,594
edited April 2011 in Electronics
I know this company/guy is a big topic of debate/flame wars...but figured I would ask.

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/bizzyb/HIBACHI.html

Yup yup, tube audio design. His stuff seems marked up 1000%. He's got a pair of monoblocks for $299+45 shipping right now however....Any good? or pure crap like the 'direct coupled crossoverless b&w wannabe center channel'?


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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    reminds me of a subwoofer amp plate in a box
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  • lynx
    lynx Posts: 43
    edited January 2010
    There are some discussions on Agon regarding this amp. That's the first time I heard of Hibachi as an Amp. Grill yes, amp no
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited January 2010
    lynx wrote: »
    That's the first time I heard of Hibachi as an Amp. Grill yes, amp no

    lol Same here! Not really sure if it's a good thing or not :confused:
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  • moodyman
    moodyman Posts: 45
    edited January 2010
    $200 restocking fee...
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2010
    This is the same guy that was building/selling the crossover-less center channel.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2010
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    This is the same guy that was building/selling the crossover-less center channel.

    I mentioned that..lol
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2010
    sorry, I didnt read all the way through.:p
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    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2010
    Oh i remember....
    I think i'd rather spend $300 on a used Adcom 555 lol.
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    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,249
    edited January 2010
    I read the description and I'd stay away. It sounds like a cheap class D type plate amp used in cheap sub's.

    The specs are pure BS and most of the bolded stuff I have never heard of before.

    H9

    P.s. Also come on...................$1999 pr. reduced to $299?????? That tells you all you need to know right there.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I read the description and I'd stay away. It sounds like a cheap class D type plate amp used in cheap sub's.

    The specs are pure BS and most of the bolded stuff I have never heard of before.

    H9

    P.s. Also come on...................$1999 pr. reduced to $299?????? That tells you all you need to know right there.

    I remember he did the same thing with that TAD center channel, it was like $600 and he dumped it to like $40!
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    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,788
    edited January 2010
    The title and all specs are for the Hibachi II amp, then when you click to order, you get this description:
    Brand New 200W Hibachi Mono Block Amplifier Pairs.
    Plane Jane version (no internal Hibachi II upgrades).
    No in home trial period at this price!
    Faint background hum possible - not horrible - just faint.
    Brand new in factory sealed cartons.
    30-Day Limited Warranty

    30 day warranty, and he only charges $35 for each warranty repair! At least he takes extreme care when damaging the finish of the units:
    Minor cosmetic flaws, a spec of dust in the paint, a very light clear coat scratch or hard to see tiny corner edge chip are not covered. Hand made with extreme care by the designer.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited January 2010
    White van amps!!!
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited January 2010
    junk
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited April 2011
    Has anyone done a shoot out between these and emotiva upa1's ?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,556
    edited April 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Has anyone done a shoot out between these and emotva upa1's ?

    ROFLMAO!!:biggrin:


    Would this be akin to hosting "Throwdown with Bobby Flay"? If that is the case... the Hibachi wins!:tongue:
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