Neotek Elan on ebay

littlenemo · 23rd July 2007

Hi,
I've seen this console on ebay, I've read a lot of good opinions about Neotek consoles, and the price seems right but I'm quite afraid about the console's condition. It says on the description that it's clean and in "very good condition" but, from the pictures, it doesn't look so good (missing switches, dirty pots and panels, rusty screws, dust in the PSU...) It seems that the actual owners didn't take so much care of it...
So, do you think it's still a good idea to buy it ? Or am I going into huge trouble ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Neotek-Elan-1-Ve...QQcmdZViewItem

PapillonIrl · 23rd July 2007

For that price I would go look @ it personally.

If all is good...it's a great deal.

Cheers,

Nathan

w2w · 23rd July 2007

All used analog consoles are going to require some work.With a little work & reg checkups they will stay in service for many years.ANYTHING can be fixed.If you are going to keep a console,invest some money upfront & get it back up to spec & you are on your way.Neoteks are great desks

Look at it this way: At $6500 / 36 channels- $180.00 a channel or $8000/ 36 ch = $222.00 a channel that includes a mic pre & really nice EQ, PLUS the rest of the goodies that come with a console.Not too shabby.Budget some $$ to clean it up.

Know what you are getting into before you buy,but dont be afraid of a little work,there are some great deals out there.

thenoiseflower · 25th July 2007

thumbsup

good deal.

Good Luck with the desk

23rd July 2007	#1
littlenemo Gear addict Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Paris - France Posts: 385 Thread Starter	Neotek Elan on ebay Hi, I've seen this console on ebay, I've read a lot of good opinions about Neotek consoles, and the price seems right but I'm quite afraid about the console's condition. It says on the description that it's clean and in "very good condition" but, from the pictures, it doesn't look so good (missing switches, dirty pots and panels, rusty screws, dust in the PSU...) It seems that the actual owners didn't take so much care of it... So, do you think it's still a good idea to buy it ? Or am I going into huge trouble ? http://cgi.ebay.com/Neotek-Elan-1-Ve...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Nietzche : "God is dead." God : "Nietzche is dead."

23rd July 2007	#2
PapillonIrl Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 626	For that price I would go look @ it personally. If all is good...it's a great deal. Cheers, Nathan __________________ ''Because your candle burns too bright, well I almost forgot it was twilight' Elliott Smith

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23rd July 2007	#3
w2w Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 505	All used analog consoles are going to require some work.With a little work & reg checkups they will stay in service for many years.ANYTHING can be fixed.If you are going to keep a console,invest some money upfront & get it back up to spec & you are on your way.Neoteks are great desks Look at it this way: At $6500 / 36 channels- $180.00 a channel or $8000/ 36 ch = $222.00 a channel that includes a mic pre & really nice EQ, PLUS the rest of the goodies that come with a console.Not too shabby.Budget some $$ to clean it up. Know what you are getting into before you buy,but dont be afraid of a little work,there are some great deals out there.

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thenoiseflower Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 1,425	thumbsup good deal. Good Luck with the desk