Mike Lindsey Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 I was just checking out some websites looking for some tube amp/preamp combos when I came upon this. http://www.hififarm.com/audioteknetmb.htm Who has that kind of money? Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 you mean you don't have the money to buy a $855 power cord? haha, wonder how much they actually sell. ------------------ -justin I am an amateur, if it is professional; ProMedia help you want email Amy or call her @ 1-888-554-5665 or for an RA# 1-888-554-5665 Klipsch Home Audio help you want, email support@klipsch.com or call @ 1-800-KLIPSCH RA# Fax Number=317-860-9140 / Parts Department Fax Number=317-860-9150 ProMedia 5.1 Placement Help s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 Uh, Mr. Robinson, would you like to add the TEA-9501PCS Mono Phono Preamp (pair for $257,521) to your Shopping Cart? How about the One Step Checkout? VISA, MC or Discover accepted. Seriously, does anybody buy this stuff by clicking the boxes on the website? If I put $400,000 of hi fi equipment on my AmEx card, I think there would be police at my door in about 25 minutes, and my wife right behind them! ------------------ If you don't like what is coming out, you wouldn't like what is going in." -PWK- --------------------- HOME THEATER Klipsch 1968 ALK Cornwall "II"s (LF/RF) ALK Belle Klipsch (Center) Klipsch Heresy (RR/LR) Klipsch KSW-12 sub Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Cornwalls) Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Heresy's) Denon AVR-4800 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD TWO-CHANNEL SYSTEM AES AE-25 "Superamp" AES AE-3 Pre-amp New Tube 4000 CD Player 1976 Klipschorns (ALK'ed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 20, 2002 Author Share Posted February 20, 2002 Good one, Chris! Now I ask you, does this look like it should cost $5K? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 There doesn't even look to be $5 worth of electronic components in that thing. Man, this stuff is more lucrative than the drug business...and you don't get shot. Chickey ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 Actually, I think I would get shot...by my wife, if I bought some of that stuff! ------------------ 2 Channel System: '78 Khorns w/ALK networks Welborne Labs Moondog 2A3 amps AES AE-3 Superpreamp DJH mods McIntosh MCD 7007 CD McIntosh MR-78 Tuner DIYCable Twisted Cross Connects DIYCable Superlatives (preamp/amp) DH Labs Silver Pulse interconnects (sources/preamp) f> s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkinney Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 They do have horn loaded speakers (only $193k). If you add all necessary components, cords, incerconnects and speaker wire to get from vinyl to speakers, it's only $572k! I gotta get another job. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 It's High End, Brother! Wonder if they have Kits? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilH Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 I wonder if they have 12 months no payment/no interest financing for that power cord Justin??? PhilH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 High end is high end but thats just rediculous each piece of equipment is worth that of a small house. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page Sony STR-DE975 HT Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 That is probably some of the most overpriced gear around. My buddy went up there to hear some RL Acoustique Lamhorns and saw some of that gear. Ironically, when he asked to hear it hooked up to the Lamhorns to just see what a 35,000 300B amplifier sounded like, the quietly denied stating "problems." I had to chuckle at that one...problems, indeed. Mike, as for the cartridge shot, actually, that is about the only thing in line with other pricing. There are actually quite a few MC cartridges in that range. The Moving Coil cartridge is actually quite difficult to make. Still, to consider $5000 for that device I would sure want the shop to mount it on the tonearm...one slip and you have just watched 5K go up in smoke. Horror. kh ------------------ Phono Linn LP-12 Vahalla / Linn Basic Plus / Sumiko Blue Point CD Player Rega Planet Preamp Cary Audio SLP-70 w/Phono Modified Amplifier Welborne Labs 2A3 Moondog Monoblocks Cable DIYCable Superlative / Twisted Cross Connect Speaker 1977 Klipsch Cornwall I w/Alnico & Type B Crossover system one online / alternate components / Asylum Listing f>s> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bey Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 sort of like the little girl on the corner selling apples for $50,000. You only have to sell one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 Was about to place an order for that Audio Tekne Preamp, but remembered, got to pay $16K to have the tires rotated on my Lambo. I hope they at least kiss their customers, before they slip them the big one. ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 that's insane i would only pay that much for interconnects ------------------ deanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNEtubaPLYR Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 I just bought these. yes, i put them on my Bill Gates credit card. LOL. They just don't sound like bose though.... ------------------ My 2 cents... I'll put it on your tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 Not justifying the prices of this place, but someone once put into perspective for me the kinda of folks that pay for stuff like this. And it went like this: "Tom, do you know what the difference is between a hundred thousand dollars and one million dollars to very wealthy folks?" "Uh...this is a trick question, so I'll bite. What is it?" "It's one zero Tom." Tom Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 a fool and his money are soon departed ------------------ deanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 Especially if they buy from the Hi-Fi Farm. Tom makes a point, some people have big bucks and these prices are a drop in the bucket to them. I got scolded once on AA for going off on somebody who paid $9000 for a Mothra Research power cord. (I think that was the brand.) I thought they were nuts. Then I was explained that some folks have the money for this stuff, and more power to 'em! The guy really bought it used for half that, Although. Wish I had that kind of Disposable income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 I don't want that kind of disposable income if it turns me into an a$$hole. $4500 for a powercord? God Forbid. I felt guilty for spending $1500 on a CD player. I STILL feel guilty for doing that. I'll never do it again either. There is much to be said for diminishing returns. This message has been edited by deang on 02-21-2002 at 03:04 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 21, 2002 Author Share Posted February 21, 2002 I think the beauty of this hobby is finding what you want for a decent price. Doing the research and the searching for it is half the fun (of course, listening is the other half). I know I took great pride in finding my mint Chorus I's ($600), Chorus II's ($500) and '76 Heresy's ($175) at reasonable prices, and being able to pick them up myself. I have done the same for my TT and phono stage, and am in the process of finding a tube amp/preamp combo to drive the Heresy's. Do I wish I had the money to buy from HiFi Farm? You're damn right I do! Would I purchase from them if I did? Probably not. I would still look for the deal out there... Mike ------------------ My Music Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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