[TenTec] Centurian 422 vs Titan III

[AD3G]

Hank...I've owned my Centurion for close to 5 years,NEVER had any problem of 
any sort,it works like it should every time I use it. The extra $$$ isn't 
worth the 300 watts or so you will give up vs the Titan III, in my opinion.
   Simpler design (less circuitry,protection and otherwise),makes for less 
chances for breakdown. The Centurion is a tried and true design which seems 
to be very reliable.    Happy Holidays to everyone on the list  De AD3G
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "HENRY PFIZENMAYER" <pfizenmayer at worldnet.att.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 12:32 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Centurian 422 vs Titan III


> Like to hear some opinions on the new Centurian versus the Titan III . If 
> I
> am gonna order the Centurian , I want to do it this week.
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> 1. 1000-1200 watts versus 1500 watts is not an issue for me .
> 2. QSK life is not an issue , I will operate "semi-breakin" with the amp.
> 3. Spits and arcs are a big issue.
> 4. Looks like tube replacement cost are close enough to be a toss up.
> 5. 99 percent of operation will be CW.
> 6. While cost is not a complete non-issue , my last amp ran for
>    25 years and I expect the same with this one, at which point
>   I won't care anymore !!!!
> 7. Have an Orion on order and expect to use the amp with Orion
>    to keep it all Tentec.
> 8. Reliability -Reliability - Reliability  is a major issue.
> 9. 160 is a must.
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> I have read all the reviews I can find , looked at archives until
> my neck hurts and still have not reached a decision. One thing
> that continues to pop out at me is the number of Centurians
> for sale used - always wonder why - surely 1000 vs 1500 watts
> is not the issue.
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> Any thoughts ?
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> off line is fine to hanknospam at att.net
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> Thanks - Hank K7HP
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