Buy it, plug it in, and enjoy it. Once you start mentioning audio and investment in the same sentence, you're doomed!! SFI is well known for their parts and build quality. Service will not be a problem.
Sonic Frontiers Power 1 good deal or foolish?
I am contemplating purchasing a Sonic Frontiers Power 1 amp, for several reasons, although I have never heard one.
(1) I have read several reviews that say this amp is very neutral and almost solid state like. This is the same that is said about ARC gear and I like the way they sound.
(2) I have also heard that the build quality is good and they are easier to bias as compared to the ARC gear. Since I am new to tubes I consider ease of maintenance a plus.
(3) The price is lower new than what I can pay for used ARC gear.
My concerns are that I generally do not trust reviews and have never heard this product. Unfortunately there are no local dealers for me to audition the equipment. In addition the company no longer makes any products, will they honor the warranty if there are problems? More importantly will they have the parts if there is a problem since they are completely out of the tube business? Will they have technicians who can fix any potential problems?
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated if this is foolish of me to consider purchasing?
(1) I have read several reviews that say this amp is very neutral and almost solid state like. This is the same that is said about ARC gear and I like the way they sound.
(2) I have also heard that the build quality is good and they are easier to bias as compared to the ARC gear. Since I am new to tubes I consider ease of maintenance a plus.
(3) The price is lower new than what I can pay for used ARC gear.
My concerns are that I generally do not trust reviews and have never heard this product. Unfortunately there are no local dealers for me to audition the equipment. In addition the company no longer makes any products, will they honor the warranty if there are problems? More importantly will they have the parts if there is a problem since they are completely out of the tube business? Will they have technicians who can fix any potential problems?
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated if this is foolish of me to consider purchasing?