Suppliers eh? What are they like?

[Tony Allgood]

Hi all,

The new Maplin catalogue came through my letter box this morning. This
really is bad news, the once great supplier of electronic stuff of all
sorts, actually has a catalogue so small it fits through my tiny letter
box. The semiconductor section is a hoot. As an example; it has only two
analogue switches for sale. Maplin seem to be more interested in selling
the computer hardware side of things, and most of those have no price
attached.

CPC on the other hand is a very good company, if only you could get on
to their website or even possibly get hold of a catalogue. Account
holders only I'm afraid. Why? Heaven knows.

RS gave me a laugh last week. I ordered some stuff on line, only to be
told by phone the next day that the parts should be delivered in April.
April... I ask you... I have to presume that it is April next year, as
opposed to April 2002.

Rather different topic, sort of. Behringer have not sent a single mixer
to the UK since January. Which means if you wanted to buy a MX2442A,
which I did, well, you can't get one. They misread the market place and
just didn't make enough. In fact, many of Behringer's products seem to
have gone into the very rare category. UK dealers are not impressed...
and nor was I. Spares are also a problem too I was told. It generally
appears that the larger analogue mixers are not in fashion at the moment
so I was told on umpteen occasions. 'Don't you want a digital mixer?' No
I don't... call me a luddite if you want.

Thank heavens for a Yamaha GF24-12. Nice desk, very good price.

Regards,

Tony Allgood  Penrith, Cumbria, England

Modular synth circuits, TB303 clone and Filter Rack
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