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Pushed back til October afaik. Context would be helpful.
Sorry, I don't have much inside on the details of the delays.
Pushed back til October afaik. Context would be helpful.
Someone compared those Monoprice amps to Massdrop couple weeks ago, in term of conceptual difference in business models... From my perspective:Sorry, I don't have much inside on the details of the delays.
Someone compared those Monoprice amps to Massdrop couple weeks ago, in term of conceptual difference in business models... From my perspective:
Massdrop: You pay in advance, long waiting period, but they deliver as promised / on time.
Monoprice: You don't (and cannot) pay until ready to ship, but new items get delayed for many months! Those Cavalli amps originally were supposed to be shipped sometime in April. Now it is October, and I personally would not put any bets on that date either...
(Meant to post this here)
Hey folks, I've noticed the comments about the delays on the Monoprice products. Let me fill you in.
It was mentioned that original availability was set for April. This was never the case. The original target was late June and things were moving along quite well until....
2018 Electronic Parts Shortages
You can find other articles regarding this problem. It is worldwide and affects nearly everyone in the electronics business from automotive suppliers to consumer electronics. And it affected these MP products.
Without going into great detail, an enormous amount of work had to be directed to finding substitutes for many of the parts. I know this because no part can be substituted without my approval. Inventories were dropping like stones every day. Suppliers were not able to keep up with demand.
Since a lot of subs were necessary, it was decided to take the time to get every single substitute part right and, in turn, accept the delay this would cause.
All of this has been solved and all parts acquired with, of course, a new schedule. We are not the only ones in this particular boat, as you can see from the article.
I just thought you all might be interested to know the real reasons for the delays.
Without going into great detail, an enormous amount of work had to be directed to finding substitutes for many of the parts. I know this because no part can be substituted without my approval.
Since Alex Cavalli is deeply involved (and needs to approve ANY change) - I am 100% sure there is no sound compromise!I hope this parts shortage doesn’t mean a compromise in terms of sound or build quality. I’m a bit more relaxed when it comes to the massdrop collaborations. I’ve not really bought any Monoprice Monolith stuff yet.
I hope this parts shortage doesn’t mean a compromise in terms of sound or build quality. I’m a bit more relaxed when it comes to the massdrop collaborations. I’ve not really bought any Monoprice Monolith stuff yet.
Well....this was largely the point of taking the schedule hit. To ensure that we had the time needed to find equal or better subs from known, reputable manufacturers. I think we're good.
Thanks for the update . Is October firm?Yes, between the parts shortages and possible trade war there are many uncertainties. I think that's really all we can say atm.
Alex is (as many would testify, based on his designs) a magician. Not a prophet...Thanks for the update . Is October firm?