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Peter,
 
That all sounds very positive and I'm really looking forward to
integrating these modules into my system.
 
Question - will the standard format modules be available in the same
time frame?
 
Also any idea of when pricing for all of the new modules will be
available?
 
Another fan of the P
 
David
 
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Sent: 04 June 2008 06:37
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Subject: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: ELF



Hey guys - 

ELF:

Firstly, let me say I really appreciate the support we've received on
this series. It seems you're excited about the small format and I am so
there with you.

I can't speak for the others manufacturers, but for us there are a few
critical steps involved with releasing new products. Most of them center
around certain critical materials: Faceplates, PCBs, Pots and Jacks. We
have over the last year secured a reliable source for Cliff Jacks. We
can get them in week's time and have never run into the situation we
used to continually when dealing with Cliff USA of there not being any
to buy. So that's not a problem.

Do to their small width, the ELFs use a different type of pot. They're
already here. The faceplates were ordered in the first week of
May and the first lot shipped from Connecticut on June 1 on a four to
five day delivery cycle. Though not yet in hand I have a tracking
number that says they will be soon. The PCB order has been submitted,
the quote received and are in the first part of an ten day
design/delivery cycle.

This leaves assembly. One thing you can't beat with inhouse production
is you're right there at all times when things go well and when they
don't. The management/control issues involved with coordination of
outsourced assembly aren't there. Along with and related to their small
size, the ELFs have less controls than the other products in our stable
and with it smaller circuits and less assembly time required. I do not
foresee any problems here and we should be able to biuld all of the
first lot in two weeks. Know that deliveries to our dealers will be
incremental and ongoing during that period. 

Going back to the materials, the major components are all covered. All
of the other components used in these modules can be in our shop in
three days. A Plan B tradition which will continue here: the first
production cycle of these modules will consist of about 25 or so pieces,
that's what we're shooting for and that's what should available be for
sale beginning the end on June.

Pricing:

The MAP's of the seven ELFs has been set and we're double checking now
just to make sure we've not overlooked commodities which make them
unfeasible. Let me just say I think you'll be pleased with pricing
ranging from as low as $55 to a max. of $165. You'll know all about it
very soon.

- P

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<mailto:PLAN_B_analog_blog%40yahoogroups.com> , amnesia <amni56@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Peter
> 
> ANy news on release date for the new stuff? ALso is the model 18 
> included? I am hanging to get a mixer into my system.
> 
> Ross
> 
> >
> >
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