Outlaw 950 vs. Sherbourn vs. Atlantic Technology:

What is the difference among the Outlaw 950 ($899), the Sherbourn PT-7000 ($1200) and the Atlantic Technology P-2000 ($1700)? They all seem to be the exactly same unit. Which of the three manufacturers really makes these things?

Welcome to the wonderful world of the 950 clones. The Outlaw Model 950 was developed by Outlaw Audio with Eastech . Part of Outlaw's deal with Eastech allows Eastech to manufacture the unit for other companies. So far, Atlantic Technology and Sherbourn have both "re-badged" the 950, with little or no difference between the three.

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From what I've read, not too many people have purchased the Sherbourn or the Atlantic Tech clones. Anybody know what's happening with the clone sales? 'Tis the start of Christmas shopping season afterall....

Sorry, my paws got stuck in the keyboard and this message is deleted. I gotta remind my master to get my nails clipped!

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Will:

Just curious, but are you reading the internal sales reports from Atlantic Technology and Sherbourne, or are you presuming that because no one mentions it on the various fora (forums? Hey, dogs don't need no stinkn' gammar!) that they aren't selling? Believe it or not, there's a dog's life beyond the internet and people may buy all of these products (and, perish the thought, others!) and not post a lengthy message about them one way or the other. In particular, it may just remotely be possible that the profile of the Atlantic and/or SHerbourne customer is such that they may actually use these things for home theater and not visit the internet all that often.

But what do I know, I'm only a dog.

ARF ARF says Iggy

Someone posted in the saloon a while back that he purchased a clone and liked it. Soundhound subsequently tried to see a clone in Los Angeles stores, but was told he had to order one in order to actually see one. That was a few months ago. They may be more plentiful these days.

Any clone sightings in local stores?

You might not be allowed in A/V stores, Iggy, unless you let them know you you're that dog that types in various fora (forums?).

Will:

Since I'm not a "Service Dog", although I like to think that I perform a valuable service, let's leave it at I'm not allowed into most audio-video stores for a variety of reasons. I'm well behaved, but it's that damned anti-dog lobby that works against me. I guess I'll have to complain to PETA, or maybe get Gloria Allrad to sue on my behalf. After all, who better to look (listen) for high-frequency noise (and the dreaded HISS) than a dog like me?

But what do I know, I'm only a dog!

ARF ARF, says Iggy.

Meoooow.

If internet postings are any indicator at all of sales, then I would agree. I haven't seen much about the Sherbourn or AT units. Plenty of posts on the relatively newly available B&K Ref 50 on HTF for example.

I'm wouldn't be surprised if there was not a huge number of clone sales. When I was trying to see one in person, not one dealer in Los Angeles had one, or was very interested in arranging for me to see one unless I ordered it and put down a deposit. Kind of kills window shopping, wouldn't you say?

My understanding of the Sherbourne (SP?) market was that it was mostly to installers, so at least in that case (if I understood correctly) I'd expect to see owners be a lot less proactive. Outlaw, being internet based is of course probably just the opposite.