[Amps] Why price difference

[Mark Hill]

Dan,

Worth considering not just the cost of the initial purchase but also the 
'total cost of ownership (TCO)'.

As one part of the TCO-equation, some valves cost a lot more than others 
thesedays.  Is the Commander still using 3CX800?

Regards.

Mark.

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At 16:09 03/02/2005, dan r goddard wrote:
>What's the big difference for a person looking to buy an amp?
>
>The Ten Tec Titan 111 is priced about $3600.
>
>The HF 2500 Commander is priced about $3100
>
>The QRO HF 2500DX is priced about $3600
>
>Is there that much difference in these Amps that one should be chosen
>over another. All put out about the same power with low drive.
>
>One could get an Ameritron amp that would do the same for $1000 dollars
>less.  Is there more quality control in one of these amps over another?
>
>One get's confused in trying to choose what amp to buy.  What say some of
>you Old Timers?
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