Barbetta speakers in UK?

Hi

does anyone know if Barbetta has an agent in the UK, or in Europe? I have emailed Barbetta but they do not reply, which is a little disappointing.

Nigel

Nigel, did you send your email to the following address?: barbetta@earthlink.net

Yes, that's the address I used. Twice - no reply.

I'll try again.

Nigel

To my knowledge, they are only marketed and distrubted in the U.S..

Gary

One thing I LOVE about Barbetta--they have an 800 number you can call and talk to Tony Barbetta himself. Call and ask.
DonM

Nigel...

I have communicated with Barbetta recently - use either:

barbetta@earthlink.net

805-529-3607

and ask to speak with Tony Barbetta

I have since tried email twice more, addressing the emails to and putting "to Tony Barbetta" in the subject line. I asked for a reply please - even if the answer is that they do not have a UK or European distributor. But no reply, which I think is rather rude.

If anyone from Barbetta is reading this, I am disappointed.

Nigel

I should have put that I addressed the emails to barbetta@earthlink.net

Nigel

I used the Sona 32 for years. I feel they are over-rated. I also have used the model with two 8" speakers. They lack details and clarity in my opinion. They are not in the same league as the EV SXa360 or even the Mackie powered speakers, IMO.

Still no reply, I guess they can't be bothered. Barbetta, you're history as far as I'm concerned.

Nigel

You must be using a different pair of 32-Cs than DNJ, DonM and I have been using--our work fantastic, crystal clear, crisp sounds and lightweight. Of course, the sound coming out of the speaker is cannot be any better than the sound going in. Is it possible that your input device was at fault?

Gary

I imported a 41c about 2 years ago - it really is a fantastic amp. I play in a nine piece Soul / RnB outfit, and it has no problems at all keeping up with Horns, Drums, Guitar et al. Sound quality is spot on.
Tony Barbetta dealt with the mods required (transformer etc.) very professionally (he would not ship it until he had exhaustively tested the mods), so delivery was a little longer than I expected. However it was very definately worth the wait. Cost about £650.00 inc. import taxes.

Steve, which dealer did you use to ship to the UK?

Thanks
Nigel

Nigel,
used www.musicenterinc.com
Contact was a guy called Jet Townend
Tel (US)262-697 -9393 ext 222
Fax 262-697-0036
email service@musicenter.com

Jet was very heplfull.

Can't recommend the 41c enough!

Good luck

Steve

Nigel,
Just tried website but not working.
Address was 7700 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI, 53142

Regards,

Steve

Nigel
Having one of THOSE days,

web address in www.musiccenterinc.com

Steve

Nigel,
For what it's worth ...recently I decided like you to check out Barbetta in europe...after hearing from Gary (Travlin'easy) that they were a good unit.

I've had exactly the same experience...no response whatso ever to 4 e-mails....sorry Gary...it doesn't say much for barbetta's organisation or interest in business..it really doesn't take much to respond to a simople enquiry...just good manners.

LeoD

Incidentally I also have had same experience with Yamaha....tried 4 times on their Global site...no response...so maybe it is the norm for these guys ..not to bother..unless there is some direct pay-off for them.

Also with Mackie...who quote a link on their main US site for Mackie UK...except the UK site they quote..doesn't exist.

LeoD...at least we talk to one another.