Racerxrated":aed6omrt said:After Mike retires, everything will calm down and they'll sell for the usual 2500-3K as usual. For now, panic has set in and people will be able to gouge for ridiculous prices.
This was discussed a bit in the other thread, I think the number is around 2600. No way that many CCVs were produced, so that comparison is out. I mentioned it was similar to the C+, same number out there give or take. 2000 2Cs and 1500 or so factory C+. Those go for 2400-4K depending on options.RedPlated":31jdt58w said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
Racerxrated":jqlql546 said:This was discussed a bit in the other thread, I think the number is around 2600. No way that many CCVs were produced, so that comparison is out. I mentioned it was similar to the C+, same number out there give or take. 2000 2Cs and 1500 or so factory C+. Those go for 2400-4K depending on options.RedPlated":jqlql546 said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
CCVs and CCMs could be made again, since the creator is still out there working. And, the production CCVs are not the same as the pre pros so there's a different circuit between them, not drastic but pre pros are worth more. Hopefully he can produce those again with the CCM....that's the rarest as I believe there's only 2 out there. For those thinking he can't because of that agreement, all the production amps were not original to his designs as he left some details out of the schematics he passed on. That's why the Old Bitch isn't quite an Aldrich, etc..RedPlated":2utelvym said:Racerxrated":2utelvym said:This was discussed a bit in the other thread, I think the number is around 2600. No way that many CCVs were produced, so that comparison is out. I mentioned it was similar to the C+, same number out there give or take. 2000 2Cs and 1500 or so factory C+. Those go for 2400-4K depending on options.RedPlated":2utelvym said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
I’ve got a couple of the production CCV’s. The best estimate I’ve gotten so far is 25 were built. Another 25 were scheduled but never produced. I highly doubt they will ever be made again. That’s a very, very small amount of amps out there.
Yes, the IIC+/++’s are a good comparison. Those are getting hard to find and pricey as well. I’ve got a factory IIC++ that’s one of around 12-15 built. That and the CCV’s will probably never go anywhere. Just too hard to replace.
I see the SLO’s staying high in value after this point. The production numbers are low enough (e.g. IIC+’s) and there’s no way to get a real Mike Soldano built amp anymore. Even if someone else produces them, they won’t have that going for them.
Racerxrated":gvg33j63 said:CCVs and CCMs could be made again, since the creator is still out there working. And, the production CCVs are not the same as the pre pros so there's a different circuit between them, not drastic but pre pros are worth more. Hopefully he can produce those again with the CCM....that's the rarest as I believe there's only 2 out there. For those thinking he can't because of that agreement, all the production amps were not original to his designs as he left some details out of the schematics he passed on. That's why the Old Bitch isn't quite an Aldrich, etc..RedPlated":gvg33j63 said:Racerxrated":gvg33j63 said:This was discussed a bit in the other thread, I think the number is around 2600. No way that many CCVs were produced, so that comparison is out. I mentioned it was similar to the C+, same number out there give or take. 2000 2Cs and 1500 or so factory C+. Those go for 2400-4K depending on options.RedPlated":gvg33j63 said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
I’ve got a couple of the production CCV’s. The best estimate I’ve gotten so far is 25 were built. Another 25 were scheduled but never produced. I highly doubt they will ever be made again. That’s a very, very small amount of amps out there.
Yes, the IIC+/++’s are a good comparison. Those are getting hard to find and pricey as well. I’ve got a factory IIC++ that’s one of around 12-15 built. That and the CCV’s will probably never go anywhere. Just too hard to replace.
I see the SLO’s staying high in value after this point. The production numbers are low enough (e.g. IIC+’s) and there’s no way to get a real Mike Soldano built amp anymore. Even if someone else produces them, they won’t have that going for them.
RedPlated":287eirn1 said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
david simpson":1dckhirn said:RedPlated":1dckhirn said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
Around 3500
gmcelroy":yptfyeu0 said:david simpson":yptfyeu0 said:RedPlated":yptfyeu0 said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
Around 3500
Actually it's closer to 2450 -2500; I bought a 2018 model made earlier this year that is #2420. With the used vs new cost difference I doubt that Mike has made too many SLO's within the past few years since there just has not that much demand for a new $4200 stock amps when a person could buy a used one for $2100 - $2500 all day long (before news of his retirement).
david simpson":29cyxy7r said:gmcelroy":29cyxy7r said:david simpson":29cyxy7r said:RedPlated":29cyxy7r said:Maybe they'll get as hard to find as a CCV.
But in all seriousness, what is the approximate number of SLO's built? Has to be up there since they were made consistently for so many years.
Around 3500
Actually it's closer to 2450 -2500; I bought a 2018 model that is #2420. With the used vs new cost difference I doubt that Mike has made too many SLO's within the past few years since there just has not that much demand for a new $4200 stock amps when a person could buy a used one for $2100 - $2500 all day long (before news of his retirement).
Well - I asked him in person last Month and the Man said around 3500 to me.