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Since there were already 2 threads about FAL receivers, I figured I'd start #3.
I spoke to Rav at TDW late last week and he "assured" me that they should start filling back orders in the next week or so from the first shipment of Imbels (if he doesn't keep getting called to the phone!). He's also hoping that one more shipment will make it in before September. We'll see...
Unfortunately - 1. They've got a huge backlog to fill and if you didn't get on the list a long time ago, you're SOL. If they take any new orders, don't hold your breath. 2. There might be a price bump, even for those of us that preordered months ago. They'll figure it out by the time they start calling people.
I stopped into Entreprise yesterday, and they have a batch of their receivers (type 1 and type 3) about to be parked. They should be ready to go within a couple of weeks, and have some available. For those of you near Irwindale (east of the 605, between the 10 and 210), you can go in and do all the paperwork there. Walter is a nice guy to deal with, and typically charges $30-$50 for other transfers, too.
As bwiese noted, an Entreprise receiver is a US part.
My opinion from the Entreprise receivers that I've owned or used: They did have a bad batch or two a while back. Some people will never forget that. Quality on the new ones looks good. Most of the problems you might run into on a new build are really only problems for the occasional builder. Pros like CGW can deal with most issues. Personally, I'd give Entreprise a try. I really appreciate the fact they're still here in California. Or, wait for some feedback from someone who does a build from a new receiver run. Also, first check with your builder to make sure they'll work with an Entreprise receiver.
The two people I know that built on an Entreprise receiver in the last year only had timing and another minor issue (I forgot what it was). Kinda in line with this FAL Files thread: http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?s=21171f8...de5e&threadid=146013
I spoke to Rav at TDW late last week and he "assured" me that they should start filling back orders in the next week or so from the first shipment of Imbels (if he doesn't keep getting called to the phone!). He's also hoping that one more shipment will make it in before September. We'll see...
Unfortunately - 1. They've got a huge backlog to fill and if you didn't get on the list a long time ago, you're SOL. If they take any new orders, don't hold your breath. 2. There might be a price bump, even for those of us that preordered months ago. They'll figure it out by the time they start calling people.
I stopped into Entreprise yesterday, and they have a batch of their receivers (type 1 and type 3) about to be parked. They should be ready to go within a couple of weeks, and have some available. For those of you near Irwindale (east of the 605, between the 10 and 210), you can go in and do all the paperwork there. Walter is a nice guy to deal with, and typically charges $30-$50 for other transfers, too.
As bwiese noted, an Entreprise receiver is a US part.
My opinion from the Entreprise receivers that I've owned or used: They did have a bad batch or two a while back. Some people will never forget that. Quality on the new ones looks good. Most of the problems you might run into on a new build are really only problems for the occasional builder. Pros like CGW can deal with most issues. Personally, I'd give Entreprise a try. I really appreciate the fact they're still here in California. Or, wait for some feedback from someone who does a build from a new receiver run. Also, first check with your builder to make sure they'll work with an Entreprise receiver.
The two people I know that built on an Entreprise receiver in the last year only had timing and another minor issue (I forgot what it was). Kinda in line with this FAL Files thread: http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?s=21171f8...de5e&threadid=146013
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