Alesis Andromeda A6

> 2. I see more than and few andromedas on ebay's list.  And 
some of 
> them are being auctioned from service centers or certified 
alesis 
> repair shops.  I wonder what is the percentage of Andromedas 
that 
> gets serviced and resold as refurbished.

Mine came that way.  No complaints.

> 3. I'm not a programmer and I hate  submenus and 
multi-paged LCD 
> screens.  It just means there are more hidden stuff to learn.  
What 
> I see interesting about the Andromeda is that all the tweakable 
> knobs are out infront of you on the board itself.  Are the menus 
> easy to understand?  Is "what you see is what you get" true for 
the 
> andromeda?  

No exactly, but only because the modulation matrix is ENDLESS.  
Every touch of a knob brings up a new menu that you  can either 
ignore or explore.  I explore, since the resulting sounds make 
me giggle like a little gürl.

> 5.  How many models of Andromeda are out there?  I know 
there is a 
> limited Red.  Which model is the latest?  

Red (limited edition) & blue (common).  No difference 
mechanically.

> I'm about to purchase andromeda from a second owner.  Is 
slightly 
> under $1500 a bargain?  No case, no stand, just includes 
original 
> box and manual.

A bargain indeed.  Go for it!

Dave