[Amps] AL-82 VS Acom 1000

[Kevin]

Even if the prices were closer I'd go with the AL82.

As you said, you've got a chance of fixing it and NO chance of fixing 
the 1000. If it has a microprocessor on it will fail. Maybe not today, 
tomorrow, next month or next year, but it WILL fail.


On 8/15/2016 11:34 AM, Morgan Bailey, II wrote:
> Hello everyone
>
> I have a dilemma on my hands.  I currently have the opportunity to purchase
> a pre-mfj AL-82 with a Dahl transformer in pristine condition for a very
> low price.  I also have been looking at the ACOM line and I like the 1000.
> Other than the fact that there is an output difference between the amps, is
> the extra money for the Acom worth it?  The majority of my operating is cw
> contesting, and I will be driving the amp with a K3.  I like the fact that
> the Acom is QSK capable and is very quiet, but that alone isn't enough
> justification for me to spend $1200+ over the cost of the AL-82.  One of
> the attractive things about the AL-82 is that it is simple enough that I
> know I can repair almost anything that were to happen to it, and the tubes
> are cheap.  This is not the case with the Acom.  Overall I really like Acom
> better, but there is such a large price difference between the two amps
> that I'm having trouble deciding whether the extra money is worth it for
> the Acom.
>
>
> Thoughts?
>
> 73, Morgan, NS0R.
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R. Kevin Stover
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