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Re: Lack of choice in amps in Australia

2/14/2000 4:10 AM
Greg	Re: Lack of choice in amps in Australia Hi there, Yep, it certainly has been a problem. We looked at importing & distributing the Torres amps (& others) early last year but the cost was far too high. Having been selling all the chassis , speakers & bits/pieces & making & selling our own replica amp cabinets we thought why not do it ourselves?? So...we have started production of our own PTP hand wired 5F6A Bassman & 5E3 Deluxe replicas with others to follow that should be available within 1-2 months. The prototypes look perfect & sound fantastic. The only hurdle is what may have stopped other Australian manufactures in the past - Getting the Australian Standards "c" tick & EMI compliance (this is nessesary for all electronic equip manufactured & sold in Aust). The testing procedure is very costly & time comsuming & must be redone with every model or part change. See for yourself what we have to go through at http://www.sma.gov.au/standards/emcbook/index.htm Given the niche market of such products in Australia, the cost of the complience may very well outweigh the returns. We'll let you know how we go. Regards, Greg RETRO SOUND (Aust) http://www.retrosound.com.au

2/14/2000 4:10 AM

Greg

Re: Lack of choice in amps in Australia

Hi there,

Yep, it certainly has been a problem. We looked at importing & distributing the Torres amps (& others) early last year but the cost was far too high.
Having been selling all the chassis , speakers & bits/pieces & making & selling our own replica amp cabinets we thought why not do it ourselves??

So...we have started production of our own PTP hand wired 5F6A Bassman & 5E3 Deluxe replicas with others to follow that should be available within 1-2 months. The prototypes look perfect & sound fantastic.
The only hurdle is what may have stopped other Australian manufactures in the past - Getting the Australian Standards "c" tick & EMI compliance (this is nessesary for all electronic equip manufactured & sold in Aust). The testing procedure is very costly & time comsuming & must be redone with every model or part change. See for yourself what we have to go through at http://www.sma.gov.au/standards/emcbook/index.htm
Given the niche market of such products in Australia, the cost of the complience may very well outweigh the returns.
We'll let you know how we go.
Regards,
Greg
RETRO SOUND (Aust)
http://www.retrosound.com.au

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