Have you tried the ART SLA-1 amp yet?

So what is the dividing line on audio boards for pushing products? Yes Don did cross over many people's imaginary lines in posting about his mods on the deleted thread, but isn't audio gear pushed on internet audio boards all the time? You or I like a product so much that we post a rave about it on an audio board. It happens all the time, right? So in a way we're acting as salesmen for McCormack, Plinius, etc etc by pushing their product with free internet advertising for the manufacturer. We've had positive personal experience with a piece of gear, liked it, then recommended it when someone asked. Don comes in on a "What's the best amp you've heard" thread and says that his modded amp is the best he's heard, while others chime in with Plinius or McCormack or whatever. What's the difference (besides a little financial interest by Don)between Don's suggestions and ours? No one knows the motivation of everyone who says something positive about a piece of audio gear and industry shills are all over the audio boards, subtly and not so subtly pushing their wares. Dealers and manufacturers aren't doing any of us a favor by hanging out on audio boards soft-selling their products. Don didn't do anything different on the deleted than what happens here and on the other boards in some shape or form every day.

Enough already with the ART SLA-1. So, it's a cheap amp. Big deal. Anybody who wants one can go buy it. If people really think that a $179 amp is their bag, fine. I've had threads pulled and denied before too. Nothing unique about that. As far as the motives for the last thread, I think it was obviously an attempt to bring mod business in for D911. I'm surprised that it was even allowed in the first place. He might make a real nice mod for the amp. If so, he can advertise like the rest of the commercial accounts.

I'm kind of interested in what people have to say about the stock SLA1 myself if you don't mind. Find another thread to comment on if this one doesn't suit you.

Ericthered, Are you affiliated with D911 or do you have other finacial interests in this amp or its MODS?

Yes I do have a finacial interest in Don's mods as in Don (who lives in GA) will get my full financial interest to the tune of 700.00 for his deluxe mods if I find the stock SLA1 that is arriving at my house in OREGON tommorow from Music123.com sounds good and has enough power to drive my Platinum Audio Solos. Unlike some of you, I am always on the lookout for audio bargains (check my Agone feedback) and am QUITE INTERESTED in what maybe be an audio bargain. This thread asked if anyone had heard the stock unit, but I guess I'll have to wait until tommorow to find out for myself. Threads like this would be a lot more interesting if people could stick to the questions asked. If Don's modded amp does indeed take off, don't fall down trying to jump on the bandwagon.