Advise on used components for C4 system

[ceefour321]

Hi everyone, 

I'm just in the process of scoping out a C4 system. some of the components I'm looking at installing initially would be :
1 x EA1/SR260RSK bundle

1 x TS-AMS8-V2 Triad Matrix

1 x TS-PAMP4-100 Triad Amplifier. 

1 x Chime

1 x Yale smart lock

 1 x T4 10" Tablet 

all up this hardware costs me about $9,800 AUD as I'm based in Australia. 

This is a bit on the expensive side for me, so I'm looking for the same hardware, but used. I'd like to know if there are any older product model #'s that I can use without it being too old and affecting functionality. that way I can keep an eye out for the older models or the same models. 

would anyone know if dealers are able to use used C4 gear whether I buy it from overseas or from inside Australia?

[Andrew luecke]

Where in Australia are you based? I know a few programmers (but the only one I know for sure who has told me they do both onsite and remote in AU is Northtech, but there are probably more). We have a lot of dedicated onsite installers here in general though who I can suggest (and I actually get the impression, that they've set the bar pretty high here). 

That being said, you should really engage with an installer anyway to make sure you're getting the right stuff and especially to ensure you're using a proper network setup. There are often considerations you may not even be aware of which they can consider

 

Andy

[therockhr]

1 hour ago, ceefour321 said:

Hi everyone, 

I'm just in the process of scoping out a C4 system. some of the components I'm looking at installing initially would be :
1 x EA1/SR260RSK bundle

1 x TS-AMS8-V2 Triad Matrix

1 x TS-PAMP4-100 Triad Amplifier. 

1 x Chime

1 x Yale smart lock

 1 x T4 10" Tablet 

all up this hardware costs me about $9,800 AUD as I'm based in Australia. 

This is a bit on the expensive side for me, so I'm looking for the same hardware, but used. I'd like to know if there are any older product model #'s that I can use without it being too old and affecting functionality. that way I can keep an eye out for the older models or the same models. 

would anyone know if dealers are able to use used C4 gear whether I buy it from overseas or from inside Australia?

How much is the triad matrix and amp? You could use something like a Russound Mca-88 that would do the same thing. Don’t know if it’s cheaper or not

[eggzlot]

6 hours ago, ceefour321 said:

Hi everyone, 

I'm just in the process of scoping out a C4 system. some of the components I'm looking at installing initially would be :
1 x EA1/SR260RSK bundle

1 x TS-AMS8-V2 Triad Matrix

1 x TS-PAMP4-100 Triad Amplifier. 

1 x Chime

1 x Yale smart lock

 1 x T4 10" Tablet 

all up this hardware costs me about $9,800 AUD as I'm based in Australia. 

This is a bit on the expensive side for me, so I'm looking for the same hardware, but used. I'd like to know if there are any older product model #'s that I can use without it being too old and affecting functionality. that way I can keep an eye out for the older models or the same models. 

would anyone know if dealers are able to use used C4 gear whether I buy it from overseas or from inside Australia?

You meantion an EA1 but then audio components.  How many audio streams you planning on and from what source(s)?

Ebay is a source, as is this forum a well (There is a buy and sell sub section on here).  Remote dealers from this site would likely install used equipment for you, a local dealer, maybe 1-2 pieces but likely not an entire system.

Personally I wouldn't go too far back, EA1 is already 1 generation back on controllers (the new ones are called the CORE series).  The model of amp + matrix prior are known to have power issues and would already been 3-5+ years old if not older.  As another response said, there are other brands if you want to shop.  The Chime even new is half the price of the older "DS2 version 2" so nothing older is cheaper unless you find a DS2 used.  I am not sure if Doorbird is available in AUS but it could be a cheaper option though require a 3rd party driver.  Smart locks are what they are - no real older models but you can always look for used ones.  You could get a T3 tablet versus a T4 table and on the used market maybe save a few bucks.