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The Sat. 800 is a Drake SW8 inside, is it not?
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"Conan Ford" wrote in message 3.159... The Sat. 800 is a Drake SW8 inside, is it not? Hi Yes Conan I believe that is true. Lucky |
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I wonder if this is really true. I've never used an SW8 and I know that
there are some similarities between it and the 800. However, based on what I've heard about the SW8, I thought it (at least in its later incarnations) was supposed to be in a different 'league' than the 800 performance-wise. Is this incorrect? Steve |
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Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little
overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised once in a while. Steve |
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I have owned both several times and currently own the 800.
the price of a later edition 8, which is the ONLY only one that a person should use is too high. almost double the cost of a good tested 800 "Brian Denley" wrote in message ... wrote: Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised once in a while. Steve Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather have? -- Brian Denley http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html |
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Brian Denley wrote: wrote: Well, I'm surprised. I guess my understanding of the SW8 was a little overblown. But as my old uncle used to say, it's good to get surprised once in a while. Steve Drake sold the SW8 circuit to "Grundig". The SW8 was built in the US, the Sat800 is built in China. Quality was very poor in the initial Chinese units - has improved some according to reports. Which would you rather have? I had the 800 but didn't care for it. Given the similarities between the 800 and the SW8, I probably wouldn't care for the latter, either. So, I don't plan on adding either to my collection. Lots of people love these receivers, though, so by not adding them to my collection, I figure I'm helping others .Steve |
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I wonder if this is really true. I've never used an SW8 and I know that
there are some similarities between it and the 800. However, based on what I've heard about the SW8, I thought it (at least in its later incarnations) was supposed to be in a different 'league' than the 800 performance-wise. Is this incorrect? Steve |
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it is a redesigned SW-8, not exactly the same, but almost.
I actually prefer the 800 because of the better speaker and tone controls. also it is easier to use because of its size "Conan Ford" wrote in message 3.159... The Sat. 800 is a Drake SW8 inside, is it not? |
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