Good Lord, this thread…
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I’m not going to say I don’t think it’s a problem, but I would like to get a little, nay, a lot, more information on why. I think this would be a good subject for Paul to go into some detail about, perhaps in a daily post, so that those of us who are totally removed from the supply chain can understand just what the hell is going on! To be honest, I think it’s just a good excuse for some companies to use for “we haven’t gotten to it yet” (I say somewhat in jest …).
I have a supply chain example. Most know that I design electrical systems for buildings. I design, or supervise, 40 new electrical services a year: 208v to 12kv (consistent for 30 years). Try to get transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, or, worse, utility transformers. Can be two years…
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I bet you’d be upset or at least curious if your competitors were able to get parts though, right?
I’ve heard this numerous times, but why is it so long now? Yes, I know all about COVID, but is that really still the problem?
don’t know (small cog), but it is real, and a very big deal…maybe it goes away soon
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Probably not, as there are profits to be made there with supply side shortages. When I’m in the market for an item I evaluate what is actually available when I’m ready to buy and then make my purchase decision. I don’t fret over what may be or why it may not be.
The combination of short term supply side issues, just in time inventory management and globalization in general have more or less made a mess of current markets. I’d imagine things won’t change any time soon.
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i see the reasons different
Care to expand upon that a bit?
Sure there are real supply chain issues, no doubt about that. However, as things loosen up and supplies start to trickle out opportunists will weigh and take profit(s) until the supply flow normalizes. Moving large equipment manufacture off shore impacted us significantly pre-Covid-19, partly due to their quality issues. For example, large power transformers, 345 Kv at 2,000 MVar, from Spain and 4kv/6.9kv 4,000 hp motors from Brazil. Those facilities had issues hitting target dates due to tooling and quality issues. Switchgear manufacturers of equipment rated at 2,000 amp frame and 4/6.9Kv ratings were also struggling to hit target delivery dates.
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we’ll discuss some day over cocktails at the green mill or in Madison
I do know the shortage of datacenter class servers and storage is over. Lead times seem pre-COVID currently.
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Certainly, just was up there last night. Actually, ProMusica for the Charles Rumback Trio. They kicked things off with John Coltrane’s Giant Steps. A fun night! BTW, drove by B.L.U.E.S. on Halstead last night, appears to be closed.
Whether there are supply issues in some random, unrelated field or market seems completely irrelevant to discussion here.
That so many other competitor streamer companies are able to release new models in last 6 months seems entirely relevant. Just sayin
Paul explained the issue.
Why does it matter other streamers have been introduced in the last six monts?
Do you not believe him and think he is lying to us?
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No, I don’t think that. Simply said relevant that other streamers are releasing. If you don’t think that’s relevant that’s fine.
Why does it matter other streamers have been introduced in the last six months?
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I suppose it doesn’t for those willing to wait forever
Why not answer the question? You assert:
How is this relevant?
Streamers are not fungible; they employ different designs, incorporate differing components and chips, etc.
Whether another company can obtain the parts it needs does not mean PS Audio can source the components it requires.
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I think it’s about time
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Actually, as a component, they are, and, as you keep asking, that’s PRECISELY why it’s relevant