I bid on a Kondia B-500 (1993) with a non-op Dynapath controller, because at the time I thought I would have a truck coming right through the part of the country where it's located with a guy who could load it up for me. Turns out I do not, so now what would have probably been around $1k landed is looking more like $2500 plus. Not sure either would be worth it really, but oh well win some/lose some.
I figured it is worth asking if this machine is going to be all end-of-life parts, or if clausing is still supporting them in any way. It seems that these were a fairly well made machine in their time, and that they did still have parts support as of ~6yrs ago from what I have researched on it. It looks clean and decently well kept, but also comes from an educational environment which in my experience means an extreme condition. Either extremely great shape, or extremely worn out.
Any info on this machine is much appreciated, and feel free to make fun of what position you think I am in getting it for probably close to $3k in not working unknown shape. It is what it is though. I would be happy to get a machine that I can play around with, but doesn't need to make me money so it's not the end of the world. Thanks for any replies.
I figured it is worth asking if this machine is going to be all end-of-life parts, or if clausing is still supporting them in any way. It seems that these were a fairly well made machine in their time, and that they did still have parts support as of ~6yrs ago from what I have researched on it. It looks clean and decently well kept, but also comes from an educational environment which in my experience means an extreme condition. Either extremely great shape, or extremely worn out.
Any info on this machine is much appreciated, and feel free to make fun of what position you think I am in getting it for probably close to $3k in not working unknown shape. It is what it is though. I would be happy to get a machine that I can play around with, but doesn't need to make me money so it's not the end of the world. Thanks for any replies.
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