Broken Lightstar Amp on eBay

[jjptkd]

Lightstar with a blown channel:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111018482459?ss ... 1423.l2649

[elgrau]

A poor job of listing/selling this amp..IMO. What's the point of a $1500 BIN when he basically states "make an offer...reserve price is much lower than than BIN price". Who'd then be stupid enough to pay his BIN?? Must think we're stupid (or something). Also, how about some specs along with how much we'll have to spend to get it fixed?

[kingman]

I talked to 2 techs about repair( one local to me and the other in Washington State who has all the Carver parts. Without tearing unit apart


approximate range of repair cost was 450 to 1200(worst case) All pics are in harsh light

...300 watts per channel at 8 ohms Ed.

[jjptkd]

I talked to 2 techs about repair( one local to me and the other in Washington State who has all the Carver parts. Without tearing unit apart


approximate range of repair cost was 450 to 1200(worst case)

Not counting $100+ x 3 for shipping (him to you, you to Rolland and Rolland back to you) plus a 12+ week turn around (to find out if its even repairable)... Have to want one pretty bad to take a chance on this IMO.

[elgrau]

Yeah...BIN price does not compute. Until fixed, it's basically a boat anchor...and they don't sell for $1500. If the prospects for fixing are good, only the seller could know this and HE should be the one to get it fixed and then sell it for the going rate (of a just repaired and/or refurbed Lightstar). Otherwise, who wants to gamble more than a few hundred $'s on it?? Especially when you can get a newer, working Sunfire at 300 w/c for a lot less (~$1000). Whatever...let the buyer beware, etc.

[wrstps]

You can't fix stupid!
Just ask my wife!!!!!!! and I have done some pretty stupid things.(according to her)
Ray

[thuffman03]

It is worth about $3.50 with one channel not working IMO. Get it fixed, and then put it up for $2k!

[Martin1970]

Well, it could be channel number 5 in a five channel setup if you already have 4 more channels of Lightstars........

[elgrau]

Yep, that's true Martin (did not "get" the jist of your post 'til just now). Perhaps in a pinch this would be something to consider, but not at $1500...IMO. But know anyone with four channels of Lightstar power who needs ONE more channel? I don't... ("Hey, what's powering those little rear and center speakers of your SS? Oh, this stack of Lightstar amps here....overkill, yes; but it sounds great! But I still need a fifth channel " ).

[Martin1970]

Yep, that's true Martin (did not "get" the jist of your post 'til just now). Perhaps in a pinch this would be something to consider, but not at $1500...IMO. But know anyone with four channels of Lightstar power who needs ONE more channel? I don't... ("Hey, what's powering those little rear and center speakers of your SS? Oh, this stack of Lightstar amps here....overkill, yes; but it sounds great! But I still need a fifth channel " ).

I agree with you on all of it. If someone had the 4 channels, they could certainly justify a fifth, particularly given the need for spare parts having (cough) two other Lightstar amps. It's a shame neither of us know of anyone who might fit into thatcategory.........

[radioeng2]

So are you calling....DIBS....Martin?















God I'm feelin' like stirrin' it up tonight!!

[kingman]

I agree with you on all of it. If someone had the 4 channels, they could certainly justify a fifth, particularly given the need for spare parts having (cough) two other Lightstar amps. It's a shame neither of us know of anyone who might fit into thatcategory.........

....I admit the thought crossed my mind.

[angelod307]

fuck yall, I call dibbs.

[kingman]

fuck yall, I call dibbs.

[thuffman03]

fuck yall, I call dibbs.

I double dibs dog dare you!