I just spotted this: Pass B1 Preamplifier - Full Class A, SE FET Buffer with Matched Junction-FETs! | eBay
It's obvious to me that it's not genuine - but seems to be going against the spirit of Nelson's sharing of the circuit and the IP, not to mention that the seller uses his name in the auction title...
I think it's uncool and have contacted him asking him to take it down, but was just curious - I'm sure this goes on a lot - do we report these to eBay? Ask them to take them down? Ignore it and hope it'll go away? Track them down, and set them on fire?
What say you all?
It's obvious to me that it's not genuine - but seems to be going against the spirit of Nelson's sharing of the circuit and the IP, not to mention that the seller uses his name in the auction title...
I think it's uncool and have contacted him asking him to take it down, but was just curious - I'm sure this goes on a lot - do we report these to eBay? Ask them to take them down? Ignore it and hope it'll go away? Track them down, and set them on fire?
What say you all?
Even if it is OK to use the circuit, it is illegal, and just plain poor manners to use the Pass trademark.
It is also taking money out of those sellers whom Nelson has given a licence to produce his work and use his name.
These guys for instance.
dave
It is also taking money out of those sellers whom Nelson has given a licence to produce his work and use his name.
These guys for instance.
dave
+1, that title and description got modified soon after this thread started.
Just looked at the sellers, items for sale.
He has NEVER sold ANYTHING before, on eBay; looking at completed listings.
He has 3 items listed; a preamp, a pair of amps & his mates DIY project.
As another member pointed out...
...a quick glance at the 'swapmeet' forum here at diyAudio; reveals MASSES of clones, copies, boards, etc...etc...etc...
All for sale by 'audio amateurs' for no real 'punitive gain', other than to cover component costs & hopefully sell, perhaps to finance a new project.
What's the difference ?
Perhaps 1/2 the 'swapmeet forum' should be shut-down; and sellers hassled about trading a project ( not product ) or two.
Someone invented 'the loudspeaker'...
...does anyone feel bad about making their own, to listen to, or to sell...
...no they don't.
Last time I checked; Aus. & the UK were part of 'the free world'...
...He's not starting a 'production-line'...
...He's selling his mates DIY project...!!!
Si.
PS...If I want one I'll make my own...
...am I riping anything off...
...course not.
He has NEVER sold ANYTHING before, on eBay; looking at completed listings.
He has 3 items listed; a preamp, a pair of amps & his mates DIY project.
As another member pointed out...
...a quick glance at the 'swapmeet' forum here at diyAudio; reveals MASSES of clones, copies, boards, etc...etc...etc...
All for sale by 'audio amateurs' for no real 'punitive gain', other than to cover component costs & hopefully sell, perhaps to finance a new project.
What's the difference ?
Perhaps 1/2 the 'swapmeet forum' should be shut-down; and sellers hassled about trading a project ( not product ) or two.
Someone invented 'the loudspeaker'...
...does anyone feel bad about making their own, to listen to, or to sell...
...no they don't.
Last time I checked; Aus. & the UK were part of 'the free world'...
...He's not starting a 'production-line'...
...He's selling his mates DIY project...!!!
Si.
PS...If I want one I'll make my own...
...am I riping anything off...
...course not.
I also think its a little bit fussy.
I also sold some of my projects at ebay to refund my next projects
And i also thought if i not act commercially it is no problem for anybody.
look at this: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/213163-permission-f5-logo-enclosure.html#post3034442
I think act like this Rawson guy will be not ok.
But selling only the selfbuild stuff...
...hmmm???
If i sell any of my clones on ebay please dont denounce me to hard
I also sold some of my projects at ebay to refund my next projects
And i also thought if i not act commercially it is no problem for anybody.
look at this: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/213163-permission-f5-logo-enclosure.html#post3034442
I think act like this Rawson guy will be not ok.
But selling only the selfbuild stuff...
...hmmm???
If i sell any of my clones on ebay please dont denounce me to hard
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