[itsborken]

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Originally Posted by souperman /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wait...why don't we just rename this thread to "Those who are waiting for your Xin amp, post your complaints and whinings here!" That seems to be the trend of this thread.

It's Xin's mess to clean up. Don't blame the customers for getting ticked off by his behavior. If he's not ready to ship product within a month he shouldn't be taking orders for things. The UCC spells out what is fair practices for businesses and consumers and Xin's breaking about every rule in the book.

 

[vandread]

Just joint the 4 months club
Still smilling and wait with patient

 

[souperman]

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Originally Posted by itsborken /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's Xin's mess to clean up. Don't blame the customers for getting ticked off by his behavior. If he's not ready to ship product within a month he shouldn't be taking orders for things. The UCC spells out what is fair practices for businesses and consumers and Xin's breaking about every rule in the book.

My point wasn't to stop people from complaining, but to try to keep people on topic. It doesn't seem like many people like to keep on topic in these areas.

 

[aluren]

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Originally Posted by chukwe /img/forum/go_quote.gif If anything happens to Dr Xin, is there a sibling who could continue building amps?

LOL! good question!

 

[sfflyfish]

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Originally Posted by itsborken /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's Xin's mess to clean up. Don't blame the customers for getting ticked off by his behavior. If he's not ready to ship product within a month he shouldn't be taking orders for things. The UCC spells out what is fair practices for businesses and consumers and Xin's breaking about every rule in the book.

I'm not whining or complaining. I knew what I was likely getting into when I ordered.

I am curious though as to whether previous waiting times have been as long as they are now. (Seven months in my case?)

Inquiring minds...

Doug

 

[JarodL1]

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Originally Posted by souperman /img/forum/go_quote.gif My point wasn't to stop people from complaining, but to try to keep people on topic. It doesn't seem like many people like to keep on topic in these areas.

There is nothing to keep on topic. It has been months since he shipped out a non-testing reference order. If he wants to develop products that is fine, however it should be done on his own time after he finishes orders. His amps are good, but I would much rather give my business to Ray Samuels or someone else who answers their customers and offers immediate solutions. Not to mention his products are arguably just as good.

 

[tnmike1]

X2

 

[aluren]

yep, comparing my reference beta to the hornet, the reference was only slightly better with a wider soundstage. other than that, the hornet seems pretty on par. it's hard for me to recommend the reference if you gotta wait 8-12 months for it...

 

[tnmike1]

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Originally Posted by aluren /img/forum/go_quote.gif yep, comparing my reference beta to the hornet, the reference was only slightly better with a wider soundstage. other than that, the hornet seems pretty on par. it's hard for me to recommend the reference if you gotta wait 8-12 months for it...

so this begs the question: is a "slightly better" sound over the hornet worth all this wait, aggravation, etc??? And what if something happens to the amp? Return it for repair and wait another 6 months or longer for its return??

 

[kaushama]

I received my reference about two weeks back and still burning it down. I do not know whether it is one of the beta configurations or not, as Dr. Xin still has not announced the final configuration. Over the period, I was waiting for Reference and my Supermini ( I was one of the first who ordered reference and lost the count of wait, as I didn't care), I bought a Hornet M. Hornet M is a very good amp itself, and has a slightly different sound signature to that of Reference. It has more forward and slightly aggresive mids than the warm sound of reference. I cannot make conclusions before I fully burn the Reference but I like its sound better and I sold the Hornet!! I should have kept it for comparisons later but this hobby made me almost broke, so I had to sell it. The strong points of all Xin amps are, their 3D sound-stage and transparency. But still, I think Hornet is a wonderful amp!

 

[aluren]

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Originally Posted by tnmike1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif so this begs the question: is a "slightly better" sound over the hornet worth all this wait, aggravation, etc??? And what if something happens to the amp? Return it for repair and wait another 6 months or longer for its return??

well just remember mine's a beta version... but even then, i don't think it's worth it for an 8-12 month wait... i mean it's not like we're paying $250 for a $5,000 level amp...

 

[Decel]

Holy, and here I was pondering on getting Xin's reference or SuperMacro IV...

I'll check back next year to see how's the status...

 

[fl00r]

After a wait of 9 months I got THE email from Xin:

"A package was shipped to you on 12/04/2007 via U.S. Postal Service Express Mail International"

Ben

 

[Lil' Knight]

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Originally Posted by fl00r /img/forum/go_quote.gif After a wait of 9 months I got THE email from Xin: "A package was shipped to you on 12/04/2007 via U.S. Postal Service Express Mail International" Ben

So, why eek

Throw a party for your new Xin

 

[fl00r]

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Originally Posted by Lil' Knight /img/forum/go_quote.gif So, why eek Throw a party for your new Xin

because this mail came like a bold from the blue

I will hold the party invitation until I have the Reference in my bare hands.