the curse of my $15 Pioneer amp

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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
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    It's just a matter of pride now, isn't it?:D
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,701
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    And then you'll give the amp to another shop, and the saga continues another couple of months. Cheap entertainment at it's best!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
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    sucks2beme wrote: »
    And then you'll give the amp to another shop, and the saga continues another couple of months. Cheap entertainment at it's best!

    cheap entertainment for you... not for me though ;)

    and yeah Anthony, it is a matter of pride now.. I got nothing else going on. :p
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
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    danger boy wrote: »
    cheap entertainment for you... not for me though ;)

    and yeah Anthony, it is a matter of pride now.. I got nothing else going on. :p

    So let's recap:

    560 mile drive at 23mpg = 25 gallons at $4 = $100 plus your time (?) plus $65 = $165 + time. Amp cost = $15. Recaptured pride = Priceless. Correct?

    You realize this means PICTURES must be taken and posted.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
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    Marty913 wrote: »
    So let's recap:

    560 mile drive at 23mpg = 25 gallons at $4 = $100 plus your time (?) plus $65 = $165 + time. Amp cost = $15. Recaptured pride = Priceless. Correct?

    You realize this means PICTURES must be taken and posted.

    Plus he still has to get it fixed.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
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    So let's recap:

    Watching the lengths men will go to to preserve their egos & pride = cheap entertainment. Sad but cheap!:eek::confused::p;):D

    Marty913 wrote: »
    So let's recap:

    560 mile drive at 23mpg = 25 gallons at $4 = $100 plus your time (?) plus $65 = $165 + time. Amp cost = $15. Recaptured pride = Priceless. Correct?

    You realize this means PICTURES must be taken and posted.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,102
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    Also, I was reading through your thread at AK and it seems that you are forgetting about the repairs you did to this amp back in December (?), $100+ IIRC.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
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    billbillw wrote: »
    Also, I was reading through your thread at AK and it seems that you are forgetting about the repairs you did to this amp back in December (?), $100+ IIRC.
    How convenient.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
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    oh this is getting fun isn't it? ;)

    costs of non repairs have been kept to a minimum I think.

    Onecall.com actually were pleasant and returned my $ back in Dec. since they could not fix it. :)

    Yeah it's a $15 jobber amp.

    gas so far and the trip next week will be $$$ :(

    I'm glad someone is keeping track of these expenses.. because I've forgotten it all.

    and to do you think I can flip it on Ebay and get my money back? or make a profit? :confused::p

    you guys and girls just like flipping me shite don't you? :p

    it's been an adventure owning this amp no dobut about that.. but wouldn't you all do something similar if it were a pair of SDA 2.3TL's or your favorite beloved item? :)

    No regrets so far. the only regret I'll have is if the amp can't be fixed.. which I don't think is the case.. but you never know with a 20+ yr old amp. ;)

    Stay tuned, there is more to add to this wild **** amp adventure.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,701
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    Will we some day see him homeless and pennyless,wandering around
    Spokane with this amp in a shopping cart, looking for a reputable
    repair shop?:D

    But seriously, good luck with you amp. I've had a couple of projects
    get the better of me. I like to think I wouldn't do it again...........I hope.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
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    sucks2beme wrote: »
    Will we some day see him broke and pennyless,wandering around
    Spokane with this amp in a shopping cart, looking for a reputable
    repair shop?:D

    Which could be any day if I keep this up :eek: :p
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
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    :eek: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!:D:D:D:D
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    Will we some day see him homeless and pennyless,wandering around
    Spokane with this amp in a shopping cart, looking for a reputable
    repair shop?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
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    well I tracked down the amp and picked it up today... then quickly dropped it off at Northwest Audio Service ;) I have my fingers crossed that John can fix it up. :D

    I know you're probably all tired of hearing about the AMP, but I just wanted to update you all. ;)
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