[Amps] Why price difference

[R.Measures]

On Feb 3, 2005, at 10:11 AM, Mark Hill wrote:

> 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?
>
For total cost per k-W, an 8171 is hard to beat since they are 
available for c. $250 on eBay -- which works to c. $14 per kilowatt for 
the tube itself.

> 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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