Clive Arthur wrote:
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> Phil Allison wrote:
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> > Most manufacturers have the idea that if a prototype works - it's fine to go ahead and mass produce them. Time's a wastin'.
> It's what we call the Aussie version of ISO 9000. "She'll be right!"
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> Happens all too often, but at least then you get a chance to fix it and
> bring out a 'new improved' version.
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** Some old problems are gone while brand new, shiny ones are added at the same time.
One Chinese built, pro-audio power amp ( branded Deton ) would blow its 20A supply fuse if the power switch was cycled within 2 seconds.
Same for any other event that caused AC loss for less than 2 seconds.
Every one that came into Australia, via a Melbourne importer, had be returned to have a series of mods that I devised fitted.
The naive importer wanted *me* to help the Chinese to fix their terrible design.
Had to explain to him there was no point in trying.
They would have moved on to a different model by then and I had no knowledge of it.
...... Phil