codhead Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Curiosity got the best of me, so I ordered a Teac Tripath amp from Needle Doctor. I unhooked my Topaz, plugged in the Tripath, and... (insert expletive). Maybe $400 worth of mods will give one of these a fighting chance (I'm not going to find out), but out of the box it's just plain nasty. Not much bottom end, and more grain than a Kansas wheat field. I think this is the first component I've ever owned that lasted less than 15 minutes in my system. Anyone wish to take this abortion off my hands for $60 via PayPal (half of what I paid)? I'll throw in insured Parcel Post shipping, and the original receipt. It spent less than 30 minutes out of the box, and is like new in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 beware others opinions ,,, saaay ...did'nt Colin say that amp sounded Great ..??? what happened ..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I agree no low end, the rest seemed ok to me. but it was lacking in bass. I was gonna list mine for sale as well. live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Don't sell at a loss. Think about a class action lawsuit against Colin instead. Beyond your actual cash damages, you can sue him for personal anguish and mental cruelty.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 School of HARD knocks! I guess that won't be on the Chirstmas list... Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytubepower Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 It is an okay amp for $100, But it is just that, a $100 amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 ctp, how was it with the merlin any better with the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 "Anyone wish to take this abortion off my hands for $60 via PayPal (half of what I paid)? I'll throw in insured Parcel Post shipping, and the original receipt." Sure, I'll take it for that. Tell me where to Paypal you. Thanks, Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 an Amp that don't got no Watt's ... ain't got no Bass....... SET, anyone ...???? . :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Codhead -- aren't you the guy that referred to the Sonic Impact as "Plastic Fantastic"? I own both and I can't hear squat difference between them at normal levels. Did you at least check polarity on your cables before you yanked it? You're gonna dig it shawn. Mine's going to Redwine as soon as I scrape together the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Dean, "You're gonna dig it shawn. " Yup, I know... this will be my fourth one...... Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 trying to start the first new forum set debate. who's signature says something about contridicting everything he says, well thats me. I am just to inexperienced, it all started with a lack of low end and believe it or not the Teac was better than my yamaha, now have a audio dynamics b-200 and the difference was staggering. BTW Duke I found this site this weekend http://web1.nugs.net/default.asp has alot of dead shows but some Mule and others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Thanks, Travis ... but .. i sukked that Dry a long time ago ... did Yugo take care of your musical needs ..?? or ... do i have to mail you something ,,....??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Codhead -- aren't you the guy that referred to the Sonic Impact as "Plastic Fantastic"? I own both and I can't hear squat difference between them at normal levels. The TEAC is no better than the Sonic Impact? That is indeed scary to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 he said hes working on it, no rush here, if you got any links you feel I shouldnt live without I'll take them though. I finally got off my butt and bought some cdr's thank you for the offer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codhead Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 Dean, Nope, not me. This was my first Tripath attempt. In all fairness, the graininess may be the power supply. My scope bit the dust, and my new Tektronix won't be arriving until tomorrow - or I would have checked. I tried the polarity switch on my Theta DAC, and it did not seem to make any difference (good thinking!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codhead Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 Don't respond twice if your reply does not show up right away! Apparently there is a delay with the new software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hmmm. Strange. Grain kills me, if it were there I'd know it. The stupid thing sounds pretty clean to me. Paul -- The SI can't be "turned up" without falling apart, and this is where the Teac does much better (30 watts). It's a good sounding amp and fun to have around. We briefly heard Mark Maple's modded unit in Indy, and I thought that sounded damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codhead Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 Shawn, All yours! May you have better luck than I did (threetriodes@aol.com). Might be a day or two before I can get to the Post Office, depending on my work schedule - but I'll E-mail you when it ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Thanks, just sent you payment for it. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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