Line 6 Helix Stadium Pre-Launch Discussion

mbenigni said:
Or if you look at the QC itself. The specs you cited (modern UI, plenty of DSP horsepower, compact form factor, modeling and captures in one) are all right there in person. I feel like we're talking in circles.


And it's sold like hotcakes. :idk Whether it will have a shortened lifespan on account of their numerous screw-ups remains to be seen.
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Financial success is one thing, becoming "so good people keep recommending it over other products unanimously" is something they have not achieved, even though on paper they had all the right things to achieve it.I use "on paper" very loosely, which is why it was in quotes in my original post. You are reading it too literally.
 
I can’t believe it! I finally managed to catch up with this thread! Thanks to DI for being a good sport and slow-dripping small details here and there, and for the relevant questions asked by others.

I really don’t need a big floor modeler for my needs but the thought-through reasoning, transparency and honest answers to questions here makes it damn tempting. I have contemplated selling my Stomp to secure some funds for a Stadium in the future but yeah, we all know how that goes…
 
laxu said:
Financial success is one thing, becoming "so good people keep recommending it over other products unanimously" is something they have not achieved, even though on paper they had all the right things to achieve it.I use "on paper" very loosely, which is why it was in quotes in my original post. You are reading it too literally.
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That is very loose indeed. Even figuratively, “on paper” suggests that these features were not actually delivered.
 
JiveTurkey said:
"Allow me to introduce myself
My name is touch screen
Pronounced with a QC
Was it a Headrush
Let-me-get-a-bit-juicy
To all the modelers out there
Please allow me to dump thee"
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Baby Dancing GIF
 
I’m quite excited by the Stadium announcement. I’m especially looking forward to the Stadium version of the Stomp.

Meanwhile, I’m taking advantage of a shift in the local used market; I’ve just agreed to buy a Helix Floor and a Temple Audio Duo 34 board w/original bag all supposedly in excellent condition, for a bit less than I’ve seen them go for lately. So I believe I got good value for money.
 
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Non-xl Stadium Floor appears at 2083€ in Spain. Not cool, I expected 1800€ :(
 
molul said:
www.madridhifi.com

LINE 6 Helix Stadium Floor - MadridHifi

Comprar LINE 6 Helix Stadium Floor Procesador Multiefectos al Mejor Precio en Madrid Hifi. Promociones, Ofertas y Descuentos en Procesador Efectos Guitarra de Line 6.
www.madridhifi.com www.madridhifi.com

Non-xl Stadium Floor appears at 2083€ in Spain. Not cool, I expected 1800€ :(
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I've seen 2399 for the Stadium XL, and 1999 for the Stadium here in Italy, taxes included.

Remember that US prices are always shown before taxes.
 
HotRats said:
Remember that US prices are always shown before taxes.
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We do some bizarre shit over here. Most prices are shown before including sales tax which can not only vary by state, but also by county or even city, so it’s hard to know what you will actually pay as a tourist, even an American one.

One big exception to that is fuel, where the advertised price includes taxes and the stations are generally not allowed to post prices without all taxes included. Don’t ask me to explain the logic behind that.

Anyway, where I live, we pay an 8% sales tax on top of the advertised price so an $1800 modeler will really cost $1944.

Here is a list of sales tax rates just for New York State in case you want to know what something will cost before you check out. Super simple right? There are only 80 different tax districts that may or may not have different rates which are never posted and not included in the price tags.

 
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Chocol8 said:
We do some bizarre shit over here. Most prices are shown before including sales tax which can not only vary by state, but also by county or even city, so it’s hard to know what you will actually pay as a tourist, even an American one.

One big exception to that is fuel, where the advertised price includes taxes and the stations are generally not allowed to post prices without all taxes included. Don’t ask me to explain the logic behind that.

Anyway, where I live, we pay an 8% sales tax on top of the advertised price so an $1800 modeler will really cost $1944.

Here is a list of sales tax rates just for New York State in case you want to know what something will cost before you check out. Super simple right? There are only 80 different tax districts that may or may not have different rates which are never posted and not included in the price tags.

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Yep, and then imagine going out to eat and being expected to tip an additional 18-25% after the 8% sales tax. So your meal costs practically 30% more than the price on the menu.
 
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