Wizard W800 gutshots
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That was one of the biggest factors in me not buying a 2555x reissue.At least they dont have computer ribbon wiring in them.
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Luca79
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Like Mesa Boogies?
Or Bogner and Diezel.
Mark Skid
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Medical equipment and airplanes are exempt from the RoHS mandate.Funny thing is we don't mind them in operating rooms or airplanes.
panhead
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My one and only mesa doesnt have that ribbon crap.Like Mesa Boogies?
What?
You got some backup on this? The whole RoHS compliance thing was implemented well over a decade ago.
You talking stuff that was already in service prior to the new standards?
jdel77
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I understand, when you’ve got no real idea of what you’re looking at or for, it’s gotta be hard to tell the difference.
Let me be clear for you - comparatively, that’s an average amp build, as opposed to something like this:
RedB4Black
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I understand, when you’ve got no real idea of what you’re looking at or for, it’s gotta be hard to tell the difference.
Let me be clear for you - comparatively, that’s an average amp build, as opposed to something like this:
What makes that great... because the wires run parallel and make right angle turns. lol I'd be more concerned about quality solder joints/components over anything. Not that I can tell one way or the other on any amp. Also, not sure how you can tell how an amp sounds by a pic of the amp guts.
Since we're talking about Wizards vs other amps, you pay more because Rick build it. Every amp is masterbuilt by the guy who designed it and who has the experience and pedigree and the client base that the average internet garage builder doesn't. Not that those people can't make a nice amp, they just don't have the pedigree/rep/client base to command more $ for their time. If you don't like the cost, don't buy it. Noone is forcing anyone to buy it.
panhead
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Coming from the guy that doesnt know what a bias pot looks like
Dude, it was the location that confused me. Usually they are on the main PCB with a series resistor,
and not on the power supply PCB.
Like this:
FourT6and2
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You're just referencing a typical Marshall layout. The other components in this photo ARE the power supply and bias. In the amp you asked about before, the power supply and bias were just on another board due to the layout. Neither are more or less common than the other and if you know what you're looking at it shouldn't be a surprise.
FourT6and2
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The new version of the SLO has an improved layout/PCB and they even used modern relays 
And here's a really nice SLO PCB (technically it's a printed turret board with double thru-plating!) with very high-quality components. And guess what... it's from a *gasp* DIY'er!
Mako also uses high-quality printed turret boards with double plated thru-holes and flying leads. Very nice. Mako's non PTB construction is also impressive. You can tell the builder actually cares about his craft. It's a labor of love.
And here's a really nice SLO PCB (technically it's a printed turret board with double thru-plating!) with very high-quality components. And guess what... it's from a *gasp* DIY'er!
Mako also uses high-quality printed turret boards with double plated thru-holes and flying leads. Very nice. Mako's non PTB construction is also impressive. You can tell the builder actually cares about his craft. It's a labor of love.
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* velcro-fly *
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Let me be clear for you - I’ll cut you some slack because you’re an Aussie who prob has a few bush pigs on hold to tend to
Get back to us after you’ve actually plugged a guitar into the little holes on the front of the amp and used your ears to make an informed decision. Otherwise, to paraphrase, ‘it doesn’t look like it sounds very good’ is a pretty dumb mindset.
Mark Skid
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2004 to be exact.
Exclusions
Permanent exclusions from RoHS include the following: military equipment, space equipment, equipment designed to be part of another piece of equipment falling outside the scope of RoHS, large scale industry tools, large scale fixed installations, means of transport for persons or goods, non-road mobile machinery, active implantable medical devices, photovoltaic panels, equipment for research and development only available business to business.
https://2016.export.gov/europeanunion/weeerohs/rohsinformation/index.asp
Thanks for the info.
Makes sense I guess since the big push behind it was for consumer goods and not so much industrial.
Same goes for the whole WEEE recycle stuff.