October 9, 200718 yr After mucho waiting and waiting, it appears that Larry at LaRocco may...I say with hesitation...may be actually readying to ship. The latest word is that "some" amps will be shipping this week with the rest soon to follow. There were supposedly 50 in the original group buy, and according to Duncan (Larry's still not talking), there are 100 ready to go. Anyway, after all this waiting, this is all I've got to go on, so here are the lastest pics/teases swiped from a post at ipastudio: All non-alignment critical parts are assembled prior to final chassis assembly on the PCB. The final aligned control and interface components are installed in the chassis, tested, documented and shipped. Every Chassis part is machined, Block finished by hand and anodized. The Diablo chassis is more than just an enclosure to house the goodies. It is designed to be an armoured enclosure against outside forces that can cause damage to critical circuitry and controls. Everything is tucked into and against the superstructure to shrink the footprint and limit exposure to shock or impact damage. The Diablo is covered under a 6 month Parts and Labor Warranty. All internal controls are sealed epoxy types and all discrete components and IC's are housed in a machined pocket under the PCB. Included AC Charger not in Photo
October 9, 200718 yr Yeah, but it takes Larry forever to add just another minor detail and actually ship the stuff. I think my Headcode was finished 1 month before it was eventually shipped and then another 2-3 months of sending back and forth for repair because it had an internal mistake. How long have people now waited for the Diabo?
October 9, 200718 yr Author I think the first group buy started over two years ago and was supposed to be for 10, then it was expanded to 20, then it became 50 about a year or so ago when I got in. There was always the promise of "after this one little problem gets sorted out in the next couple weeks, they'll be ready." I think they stopped taking orders about 6 months ago, so there is a range of wait times. No one has yet received a Diablo, and though there are now pics, the promises haven't changed. A couple weeks ago, it was bad buffers from China. Now it's "as soon as the replacement chips are in." Whether any of it is true or not, all I know is that it better sound damn good.
October 9, 200718 yr Well, here's hoping you actually get yours soon and it sounds so good that it would make all the wait worth it.
October 9, 200718 yr Only a 6 month warranty? That's pretty damn fishy if you ask me, but then again so is the whole Larocco "business".
October 9, 200718 yr I'll remove the vaporware tag after people get their amps. And yes, the 6 month warranty just does not instill much confidence, especially after how lnog people have waited.
October 9, 200718 yr I kept reading the 'handcrafted in the USA' part as 'handcrafted in the LISA'. Need more coffee. Nice to see people may finally be getting their amps.
October 10, 200718 yr I'm more interested in the HeadCode. The Diablo looks like the penultimate iPod freak's wankbox
October 10, 200718 yr Author The Diablo looks like the penultimate iPod freak's wankbox But that's precisely what I'm looking for...uh...minus the wank factor...I like gear, but not in that way \
October 10, 200718 yr The Diablo looks like the penultimate iPod freak's wankbox If the Diablo is the penultimate (second best) what exactly is more over the top than that tank of a chassis?
October 10, 200718 yr If the Diablo is the penultimate (second best) what exactly is more over the top than that tank of a chassis? That manley amp?
October 10, 200718 yr Author If the Diablo is the penultimate (second best) what exactly is more over the top than that tank of a chassis? Well, I do like my PRII best so far, but that tank doesn't fit in my purse very well...my very reason for buying the Diablo. it looks nice, at least. Yeah, but I'm not too sure about the blue lights on top. They look like little eyes and might scare me in the night.
October 10, 200718 yr imod + hornet of course you noob Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. I can't believe I forgot that one... the SDS-XLR that Hirsch has mentioned that was built for use with an iPod Yeah, that'd probably do it too.
October 10, 200718 yr Author the SDS-XLR that Hirsch has mentioned that was built for use with an iPod Yeah, that'd probably do it too. But would definitely not fit in my purse.
October 10, 200718 yr Author Maybe someone could make me one of these. I hear vintage bags are in this season!
October 10, 200718 yr Author Dang it. I should get out my sewing machine and make cute little portable amp purses. You can get all your wives and girlfriends into the hobby that way.
October 10, 200718 yr Yeah, but I'm not too sure about the blue lights on top. They look like little eyes and might scare me in the night. You know they say orange has a calming effect on people.
October 10, 200718 yr I think the ultimate form of iPod setup would be to completely replace the DAC and amp section inside the iPod case. It would be the ultimate stealth mod, but requires manufacturing resources beyond most hobbyists' reach.
October 10, 200718 yr Author Well, maybe I can trade my Diablo, if I ever get it, for one of those. Ya never know.
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