Re: [TenTec] re Oh?

["mcelmer1" <mcelmer1@netecin.net>]

I purchased an used Centurion from Tentec in Jul 2006 for $1800; the amp was 
built in March 2000 and I don't know what it cost back then. My guess is 
that an used Centurion today is going for around $2500 or so.
W8TRN
Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Toby Pennington" <toby423@embarqmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] re Oh?


> I bought a Centurion 422 B back in 04 for 2,195 plus Tennessee sales tax.
> So,  in just three years the price has increased $1,000 to 3,195
> approximate.  That is a pretty hefty price increase in just three years.
> Toby  W4CAK
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rob Atkinson, K5UJ" <k5uj@hotmail.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2007 3:38 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] re Oh?
>
>
> > I wish to thank Dan for a rational laying out of the facts.
> >
> > I knew my original comment in which I merely made the point that there
> are,
> > in my opinion, better and less expensive options out there than what Ten
> Tec
> > has to offer in the amplifier line would not go over well with the
> fanatics
> > but I believe all opinions should be aired because everyone has a right 
> > to
> > hear all sides before making a purchase.
> >
> > If Ten Tec would resolve the plate transformer problem in the Centurion,
> it
> > would be a fine albeit overpriced amp.
> >
> > We can go on at length all day and night about copper, Centurion weight,
> > xformer weight, power supply designs blah blah blah but none of this
> changes
> > two things:  There is a problem with the stock plate transformer in the
> > Centurion and the stock supply under load delivers what is to me, an
> > unacceptably low plate v. for an amp that is going to cost $3200.   The
> > result is such that it is almost not a stretch to say you may as well 
> > save
> > $2000 and get an AL80B.
> >
> > Now, if Ten Tec can get $3200 for it good for them.  They aren't the
> > dummies.   If you got your Centurion back when they were around $1700 or
> > $2000 like I did good for you.  If you are in the market for an amp, take
> a
> > look around.  Consider all the possibilities, one being a used Centurion
> > with the Dahl plate transformer which you would have to buy separately 
> > and
> > put in.  Then like Dan, me and a few others, you would have a bit higher
> Ep
> > but more important, a reliable p.s.  Now, that wasn't such baaaaad Ten 
> > Tec
> > bashing was it?
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > rob / k5uj
> >
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