Topic: Aerco MP-2 Information > $750 new & 1 Month Lead Time

[nottingham]

If the thunder don't get ya, ........
the lightning will!

[Myco]

Well hopefully he can do both. Mine is just a repair as opposed to a full build. I'd also hope that he has some of yours done by now at least. September until Feb is a long time to wait, so I do understand your frustration. I had ordered mine on Mar. 17 St. Patricks day last year, I received it through much coercion the Thursday before I was to leave for Mtn Jam the last weekend in May. Long waits seem to be par for the course when dealing with these units, but your wait seems exceptionally long I must admit. Jerry works as a teacher in a school for the deaf so he doesn't get to work on them full time as would be the case in most situations I can say that. I hope you get yours soon because they are great pre-amps.

+T for your patience. 

Hey guys - I know all about what Jerry does, etc.  We're all busy, I know, because I work a real job as well and have a couple hobbies/volunteer efforts on the side.  I have a message from Jerry saying he will complete it this weekend.  If it's not complete, and someone else's gets serviced, well that's reason to be upset and disappointed.  

I hope you do get your unit. I told Jerry that I don't need mine until Mar. 1st and if I get it before then I will be happy, so servicing my unit should not get in the way of completing yours. 

[prof_peabody]

Well hopefully he can do both. Mine is just a repair as opposed to a full build. I'd also hope that he has some of yours done by now at least. September until Feb is a long time to wait, so I do understand your frustration. I had ordered mine on Mar. 17 St. Patricks day last year, I received it through much coercion the Thursday before I was to leave for Mtn Jam the last weekend in May. Long waits seem to be par for the course when dealing with these units, but your wait seems exceptionally long I must admit. Jerry works as a teacher in a school for the deaf so he doesn't get to work on them full time as would be the case in most situations I can say that. I hope you get yours soon because they are great pre-amps.

+T for your patience. 

Hey guys - I know all about what Jerry does, etc.  We're all busy, I know, because I work a real job as well and have a couple hobbies/volunteer efforts on the side.  I have a message from Jerry saying he will complete it this weekend.  If it's not complete, and someone else's gets serviced, well that's reason to be upset and disappointed.  

I hope you do get your unit. I told Jerry that I don't need mine until Mar. 1st and if I get it before then I will be happy, so servicing my unit should not get in the way of completing yours. 

Hey - I just wanted to make it clear - I'm not mad or upset at anyone on this list.  I hope all the other people who sent money or gear for service get what they need in a timely manner.  I guess the lesson is to push Jerry for a reasonable timeframe when you order.  Sorry if I brought too much negative energy in here.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I would generally hope that repairs of existing units would take priority over building new units for new customers, fwiw..

As far as pushing him for deadlines... That's a big reason why I don't build stuff for folks. Too much pressure and hassle for not much money (when you figure out the $$/hour).  And then if you want to disappear for 6 weeks on vacation.....

[prof_peabody]

I would generally hope that repairs of existing units would take priority over building new units for new customers, fwiw..

In a normal case, I would agree.  If you promise someone it will be done, priorities should probably be rearranged.  I have experience in this with my job...

[Myco]

I understand your frustration and I don't have a problem with what you said in this instance, fwiw. Normally I would agree with Freelunch regarding servicing existing units over new sales, but seeing that you've waited so long and the fact that I don't necessarily need mine for another month, I have no problem stepping back for a fellow taper. Good luck. 

[prof_peabody]

I understand your frustration and I don't have a problem with what you said in this instance, fwiw. Normally I would agree with Freelunch regarding servicing existing units over new sales, but seeing that you've waited so long and the fact that I don't necessarily need mine for another month, I have no problem stepping back for a fellow taper. Good luck. 

I think I'm just going to keep quiet...  Fingers crossed that everything works out.

[Myco]

I understand your frustration and I don't have a problem with what you said in this instance, fwiw. Normally I would agree with Freelunch regarding servicing existing units over new sales, but seeing that you've waited so long and the fact that I don't necessarily need mine for another month, I have no problem stepping back for a fellow taper. Good luck. 

I think I'm just going to keep quiet...  Fingers crossed that everything works out.

 

[spyder9]

Last night's recording was successful.  Hiss inaudible at 30.  The Aerco certainly dominates to a point where a microphone's characteristics are on display strictly as "flavoring". 

[thegreatgumbino]

Just thinking out lout here...

I don't see any reason why the RCA's & the 1/8" stereo outputs couldn't be used at the same time.  Anyone tried or confirmed this?

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I don't see any reason why the RCA's & the 1/8" stereo outputs couldn't be used at the same time.  Anyone tried or confirmed this?

Yep, it is handy...  rca > 722 and 1/8 to r09.

[thegreatgumbino]

I don't see any reason why the RCA's & the 1/8" stereo outputs couldn't be used at the same time.  Anyone tried or confirmed this?

Yep, it is handy...  rca > 722 and 1/8 to r09.

Awesome.  Thanks for the quick response.  Not like I can do anything with the info.  Don't have mine in hand....yet.   

[easy jim]

I don't see any reason why the RCA's & the 1/8" stereo outputs couldn't be used at the same time.  Anyone tried or confirmed this?

Yep, it is handy...  rca > 722 and 1/8 to r09.

Awesome.  Thanks for the quick response.  Not like I can do anything with the info.  Don't have mine in hand....yet.   

Double check when you receive yours: on mine, the polarity of the 1/8" mini output is inverted vis-a-vis the RCA outs.

[prof_peabody]

Damn these Aerco tapes are sweet.  I put a lot of pressure on Jerry to get it down for SXSW.  Picked it up at noon on Thursday - ran about 14 hours of music in 3 days.

 

[F.O.Bean]

I am still borrowing a broken XLR input Aerco MP2. I need to get that sucker fixed ASAP so I can put it to good use before I ship it back to Hawaii I bet it SMOKES w/ my MBHO's I borrowed mine for the RAQ NYE run and the XLR input broke before the opening band on 12/30, so needless to say, I didnt get to use it for one second of music