The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt

I agree, it's a j-o-k-e ... To enjoy music , playback and share a word on gear that might, just might make a difference to someone without the big $$$$ . As for dirt, I see a dirth of excellent gear resting on White Elephant Tables all for the want of a fuse. Talk about a j-o-k-e !

One underlying idea presented in "Dirt" was the notion that these new , China made / Euro designed products MAY fill a niche in the consumer audio-market. And , that of the China made units the 500's presented more value.

Personally, I'm a valve person, however, the 500's found a place in my Rig as has Coda, ARC and a few others. With exception of some exceptional second-hand buys made over the years, the 500's (inter-net priced) are a bargin. Matching & Common-Sence required by the end-user , be that The Joker , Batman or JQ.

Threaders : Today, I forwarded an email to Behringer in regard to comments printed regarding the 500A in the "Hi-Fi World Magazine" , issue 12/06.

I requested they provide us with a reaction ; comments & a solution (should one be possible) to the distortion alleged in the review.

In light of the sheer numbers of viewers to our thread ,I feel, it is to the interests of everyone to "clear the air" on the issue.

Threaders: No response to my email as of today.

For $169 bucks each, I will forgive them for no customer service.

I spent more than that insuring and shipping my Mark Levinson amp back for repairs.

In the meantime, my Behringer stuff sounds better and better, and seems to be working just fine.

Cwlondon: Its good news to know your Behringer stuff " sounds better and better ". I'm with you ... For what you get for $169 they can be forgiven for no customer service /response. I'll "bank" the difference @ the Bank.