Wouldn't it be nice if manufacturers actually denoted differences in model revisions by changing the ID tags on the components as the designs were altered? Knowing for certain that you have a 3A or a 3B when you think that you've got a 3C can make a world of difference. After all, if they've got to pull the component apart, how hard is it to remove the old ID tag and install a new one or simply revise the existing tag?
The way that some of this gear changes hands, what one thinks they are buying and what was said to the guy that had it three owners ago may be completely different. If each product was identified as it should be, we would never have this type of problem. On top of that, this type of situation might actually IMPROVE the reputation of the company. Someone criticizing a specific aspect of performance on ALL of the Super Duper 3's would know that this flaw was only present with the original 3's and 3A's as these problems were addressed in the 3B's. No guesswork would be required on the part of the buyer, seller or manufacturer should questions arise.
The cost of the new "tag" or label installed on the product could be built into the cost of the upgrade, which would not only verify exactly what series of the product one had, it would also make identification for the manufacturer easier as they would know exactly what was done to the unit as upgrades / modifications become available. The small charge for the new identificatin tag / label would be more than justified by the owner's ability to verify exactly what was done to any potential buyers or service facilities as the new tag would identify it as being a more current model. This is TOO simple though, so nobody will probably ever do it. Sean
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The way that some of this gear changes hands, what one thinks they are buying and what was said to the guy that had it three owners ago may be completely different. If each product was identified as it should be, we would never have this type of problem. On top of that, this type of situation might actually IMPROVE the reputation of the company. Someone criticizing a specific aspect of performance on ALL of the Super Duper 3's would know that this flaw was only present with the original 3's and 3A's as these problems were addressed in the 3B's. No guesswork would be required on the part of the buyer, seller or manufacturer should questions arise.
The cost of the new "tag" or label installed on the product could be built into the cost of the upgrade, which would not only verify exactly what series of the product one had, it would also make identification for the manufacturer easier as they would know exactly what was done to the unit as upgrades / modifications become available. The small charge for the new identificatin tag / label would be more than justified by the owner's ability to verify exactly what was done to any potential buyers or service facilities as the new tag would identify it as being a more current model. This is TOO simple though, so nobody will probably ever do it. Sean
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