--- Dieter Doepfer < hardware@... > wrote:

> From: "Dieter Doepfer" < hardware@... >
> To: "Bakis Sirros" < synth_freak_2000@... >
> Subject: AW: 1 Prohibitive cost of G6
> hurts module buyers
> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 16:17:12 +0100
>
> please forward ...
>
> > -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: grove@... [mailto: grove@... ]
> > Gesendet: Freitag, 16. Januar 2004 05:18
> > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > Betreff: 1 Prohibitive cost of G6
> hurts module buyers
> >
> >
> > Perhaps the solution is for Doepfer to sell G6
> cases at a bargain price,
> > which would make them more accessible to more
> musicians. This would
> > mean Doepfer's core business (selling modules)
> would improve markedly.
>
> Believe it or not: The G3/G6 are the A-100 products
> with the smallest
> profit. When selling the G3/G6 via dealers we earn
> approx. nothing (due to
> the dealers rebate). We make money with the modules,
> not with the frames. I
> know this problem but the prices for the frames,
> top/bottom covers, rear
> panels, bus boards, power supply and so on do not
> allow smaller prices.
> You may built your own frame by ordering the
> mechanical parts from our
> supplier (ProMa, a link is on our web site) and you
> will see that you come
> to the same price for a G6/G3 or even more.
>
> > I can't justify the price for an empty G6 case
> with just a buss board
> > and power supply for AUD1000, but if the G6 case
> was like, AUD250,
> > which is a more realistic price for a commodity
> pressed metal
> > box with a basic standard Power supply and buss
> board,
> > I know I would be buying modules every month.
> >
> > As it is, I just shudder at the thought of buying
> an empty box.
> > I know if I paid $1000 for an empty G6, my partner
> would shoot me.
> >
> > I am a big fan of Doepfer modulars. If Dieter
> sells me a G6 cheap,
> > I'll guarantee that I'll fill it full of his
> modules in a heartbeat.
> > I betcha every person on this list would agree and
> do the same.
> >
> > C'mon Doepfer, give the cases away cheap and your
> modules will
> > sell themselves and walk out the door in their
> hundreds.
>
>
> We think about another low cost case made by the
> manufacturer who builts the
> other cases (like Pocket series/MCV4/MSY2/MAQ...).
> But this would be built
> in a much easier way (no aluminium rails, no
> separate side plates and back
> panels, no threaded insert, but a single metal case
> made of 1mm steel with )
> and not compatible with the common 19" standard.
>
>
>

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Bakis Siros
Parallel Worlds / Polariton
Athens-Greece
1 group owner
http://www.rubber.gr
http://www.ward12.com

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