How much is Aleph 5 worth?

DJG · 12th January 2003, 08:51 PM

Hello!

I have build 2-channel Aleph 5 and I was wondering, how much is it worth?

The characteristics:

PSU:
-960W toroid transformator
-2x47000uF/40V elco. Siemens Sikorel
-2x10uF/35V tantal

Amp(for 1 channel):
-6xIRFP240
-3xIRF9620
-1/2W metal-film resistors
-3W metal-film resistors

P.S.: Both channels use one PSU mentioned above. The whole amp is build as a Hi-Fi component(measurments are: 430x460x160mm WxDxH). It has RCA and XLR input connectors and ON/OFF button switch. It has wood on the sides and on the bottom, ALU front and back panel and a glass hood

It weights about 25kg/50pounds.

So, how much do you think it is worth if I decide to sell it?
I heard that Aleph 0 costs about 1900$. Does anybody have any info about Aleph 5?

Regards,
DJG

Coulomb · 12th January 2003, 10:03 PM

Well that depends were you looking to make a profit? I tend to think that would just be wrong to take what has been offered by Mr. Pass and capitalize on it by making a profit from his work.

This is not meant as a critiscm, Just an observation. As a DIY'er I sell stuff all the time and make a profit, so far though not at anyone's expense.

That said how de we reconcile buying boards from DIY'ers whao are selling them at a profit. Ooohh it's a slippery slope.

Anthony

ElectroNick · 12th January 2003, 10:24 PM

Don't sell it
Just sit back and enjoy the music

After all that work it wouldn't be wise to sell it.

Gr,
Nick

harvardian · 12th January 2003, 10:35 PM

Hi Anthony et all,

As I was once guilty of selling boards at a profit, I agree that we should not profit from Mr Pass's generosity. That is precisely why I organized the latest Aleph board group buy. I will probably end up "losing" some money, but it is well worth all the trouble and expense. I have learned so much from everyone at this board. There is real satisfaction in completing a project and then enjoying the results.

Best Regards,

Dale

Coulomb · 12th January 2003, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by harvardian
Hi Anthony et all,

As I was once guilty of selling boards at a profit, I agree that we should not profit from Mr Pass's generosity. That is precisely why I organized the latest Aleph board group buy. I will probably end up "losing" some money, but it is well worth all the trouble and expense. I have learned so much from everyone at this board. There is real satisfaction in completing a project and then enjoying the results.

Best Regards,

Dale

I hope you did not get offended by my email Dale as I knew you had stated your efforts were at cost, as is easily reflected by the prices you posted for the group buy.

Looking forward to my Boards.

Anthony

harvardian · 12th January 2003, 10:46 PM

Absolutely none taken. I posted as more or less an apology for my earlier actions.

DJG · 13th January 2003, 07:01 AM

I'm not planing to earn a lot of money. I just want to have the material covered and something to cover my work.
I have designed my own PCB for amp and PSU. And naturaly I have build it together.
I just need a little info about the prices. I'm planing to build Aleph 1.2

If I get enough money from A5 to cever it.

regards,
DJG

Eric · 13th January 2003, 04:14 PM

If you are looking to have it covered by your homeowners insurance policy, the best coverage you can obtain is the cost of the parts. As far as I konw (and I may be wrong) you are not allowed to count your love and labor in the appraisal/replacement cost of any item listed on an insurance policy in most locations.

DJG · 13th January 2003, 07:04 PM

Let's not go into that shall we?
Anyway, any infos abut the prices?
I found one Aleph 0 on ebay, but it has the price listed 1.000.000$ and I have troubles beliving in it

regards,
DJG

Mark A. Gulbrandsen · 13th January 2003, 07:15 PM

__________________________________________________
"As far as I konw (and I may be wrong) you are not allowed to count your love and labor in the appraisal/replacement cost of any item listed on an insurance policy in most locations."
__________________________________________________ __

Actually I think this line is wrong. Some of our creations can certainly be judged as works of art. Many of them,such as Peters work definaltely falls in this catagory. If you have a really good insurance policy then it certainly should cover your loss and your time to replace them.
Mark

12th January 2003, 08:51 PM	#1
DJG diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slovenia	How much is Aleph 5 worth? Hello! I have build 2-channel Aleph 5 and I was wondering, how much is it worth? The characteristics: PSU: -960W toroid transformator -2x47000uF/40V elco. Siemens Sikorel -2x10uF/35V tantal Amp(for 1 channel): -6xIRFP240 -3xIRF9620 -1/2W metal-film resistors -3W metal-film resistors P.S.: Both channels use one PSU mentioned above. The whole amp is build as a Hi-Fi component(measurments are: 430x460x160mm WxDxH). It has RCA and XLR input connectors and ON/OFF button switch. It has wood on the sides and on the bottom, ALU front and back panel and a glass hood It weights about 25kg/50pounds. So, how much do you think it is worth if I decide to sell it? I heard that Aleph 0 costs about 1900$. Does anybody have any info about Aleph 5? Regards, DJG

12th January 2003, 10:35 PM	#4
harvardian diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Austin, TX	Hi Anthony et all, As I was once guilty of selling boards at a profit, I agree that we should not profit from Mr Pass's generosity. That is precisely why I organized the latest Aleph board group buy. I will probably end up "losing" some money, but it is well worth all the trouble and expense. I have learned so much from everyone at this board. There is real satisfaction in completing a project and then enjoying the results. Best Regards, Dale __________________ doing my part to Keep Austin Wierd.

12th January 2003, 10:46 PM	#6
harvardian diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Austin, TX	Absolutely none taken. I posted as more or less an apology for my earlier actions. __________________ doing my part to Keep Austin Wierd.

13th January 2003, 07:01 AM	#7
DJG diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slovenia	I'm not planing to earn a lot of money. I just want to have the material covered and something to cover my work. I have designed my own PCB for amp and PSU. And naturaly I have build it together. I just need a little info about the prices. I'm planing to build Aleph 1.2 If I get enough money from A5 to cever it. regards, DJG __________________ Mosfet rules! In any prospect!

13th January 2003, 04:14 PM	#8
Eric diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Central PA, USA	For Insurance Purposes? If you are looking to have it covered by your homeowners insurance policy, the best coverage you can obtain is the cost of the parts. As far as I konw (and I may be wrong) you are not allowed to count your love and labor in the appraisal/replacement cost of any item listed on an insurance policy in most locations.


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12th January 2003, 10:03 PM	#2
Coulomb diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ancaster, Ontario	Well that depends were you looking to make a profit? I tend to think that would just be wrong to take what has been offered by Mr. Pass and capitalize on it by making a profit from his work. This is not meant as a critiscm, Just an observation. As a DIY'er I sell stuff all the time and make a profit, so far though not at anyone's expense. That said how de we reconcile buying boards from DIY'ers whao are selling them at a profit. Ooohh it's a slippery slope. Anthony

12th January 2003, 10:24 PM	#3
ElectroNick diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Netherlands	Don't sell it Just sit back and enjoy the music After all that work it wouldn't be wise to sell it. Gr, Nick

13th January 2003, 07:04 PM	#9
DJG diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slovenia	Let's not go into that shall we? Anyway, any infos abut the prices? I found one Aleph 0 on ebay, but it has the price listed 1.000.000$ and I have troubles beliving in it regards, DJG

13th January 2003, 07:15 PM	#10
Mark A. Gulbrandsen diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Salt Lake City	__________________________________________________ "As far as I konw (and I may be wrong) you are not allowed to count your love and labor in the appraisal/replacement cost of any item listed on an insurance policy in most locations." __________________________________________________ __ Actually I think this line is wrong. Some of our creations can certainly be judged as works of art. Many of them,such as Peters work definaltely falls in this catagory. If you have a really good insurance policy then it certainly should cover your loss and your time to replace them. Mark

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