[AMPS] Alpha 86 Opinions

William Osborne wosborne@utdallas.edu
Thu, 06 Jan 2000 15:05:22 +0000


Hi Dick,

Not sure where Rich's data comes from, but I owned an 86 for 5 years. No
problems. I have an 89 now and I would consider the two amps equal in
quality and peformance.

Bill, K5ZQ

measures wrote:
> 
> >
> >Anybody know anything about this amp? As I recall, it wasn't on the market
> >very long before it was replaced by the 89. The two amps look a lot alike.
> >What are the differences? Were there any design or reliability problems with
> >the 86?
> >
>  According to owners I have spoken with, returns during the warranty
> period seem to be over 1/3.
> 
> cheers, Dick
> 
> -  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
> 
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