Tom Mobley Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I didn't think it would happen, but it has. The little amp that could is available at PC Mall, a reasonably reputable vendor, for $20. Sonic Impact. I figured there would be rampant price gouging or gratuitous bundling if anybody ever got it stock again, but PC Mall is holding the line. Of course their shipping is almost $10, but it still cheaper than the Sonic Impact home page, where they want $40 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I've seen these little rascals selling on Audiogon for as much as $70.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 The older ones sound better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 One just came in the mail yesterday. I'm sitting here, looking at it, and wondering "what the hell am I gonna do with that thing?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 One just came in the mail yesterday. I'm sitting here, looking at it, and wondering "what the hell am I gonna do with that thing?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 I just ordered one... I just have to see what all the fuss is about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 ---------------- On 4/10/2005 10:39:19 AM TBrennan wrote: The older ones sound better. ---------------- It's the particular hot glue used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 the plastic resin used in the original case was better at vibration dampening...tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Well I just bought one too. At the price it's worth a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivendell61 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I ordered a couple early Sunday AM, right after Tom posted. Then last night got an e-mail that they were backordered. I may call them later today--but does anybody know if they are really getting these in? Hell, I figure I'd have saved about $4560 vs two sets of VRD's..... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Well, I never got that email, but I just went to check my order at the web site & it says backordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I ordered one over the phone a few days ago and they said that they are expecting a shipment around April 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Well, after seeing this I called in to their 800 number, the guy told me mine has shipped this afternoon. He said a tracking number would be available. time will tell. When I ordered before (early March) it showed to be in stock, but backordered the next day. I called and reamed somebody, they said the were having a lot of trouble with getting product from SI. I left my order in but the "ship date" kept slipping. I cancelled my order after 3 or 4 of these. They were apologetic but pointed out that they couldn't force SI to ship. All this time the amp showed to be in stock at the SI site, but at double the price. About the time I cancelled it started showing no stock at SI. When it became available again at the SI site and shoed in stock at PC Mall I ordered immediately if not sooner. If anybody wants one and doesn't mind paying the $40 they're showing in stock at the SI site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I just called ... I was told it will be shipped on the 13th overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Brennan- you freakin crack me up! Lessee, if you were SI, and could ship product at $40 plus shipping, or sell wholesale at what, maybe $8 or $10 shipped, what would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Just called again.... I was told the truck has not arrived but could be in anytime up to midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Where do they find truckers like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted April 13, 2005 Author Share Posted April 13, 2005 Why, in their imaginations, where else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 The eight batteries it takes to run it will almost cost as much as the unit. I think I will pass on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Most people here install a power jack & run an external power supply. I was planning on playing with it for a while, but it will end up being an amp for my computer. 8 batterys = 12 volts, which I will just run a cable out from the computer power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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