Orion Concept 97.1 and 97.2 eq -- original owner -- packed away treasure for past 17

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Item(s) for Sale:

Orion 97.1

Orion 97.2

Item(s) Description/Condition:

mint

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$1000

Shipping and Miscellaneous Item Information:

YOU pay.

I really never ever thought I would do this, but after 17 yrs, yes 17 yrs, im selling my beloved Orion Concept 97.1 amp and 97.2 digital EQ.

Basically here is the scoop.. I was a Orion Dealer throughout the 90's and early part of 2000's, In 1997 when Orion finally released the few pieces of the Concept Series, us dealers grabed them up pretty quick. I purchased late end of year of 1997 on a direct dealer buy as we had them preordered forever through our local Rep Firm. At the time I used as one of our Demo Vehicles a 1969 RS/Z28 Camaro, at the time, just finishied up a nice 350 with 144 supercharger and 100 shot of nitrous. We decided to install the amp and eq in the car and pull the old orion xtr stuff we had in it. The car needed loud clean sound with the wine of the blower, lol.. Any way long story short, The equipment was installed in the car maybe less than a week. On a short run down the street WITH a long time customer who we have done many a install for, and you could call a nice friend relationship, while demoing the system, He in fact encouraged me to "GET ON IT", which considering it was my somewhat younger days, I was happy to do so, needless to say, we were about 6 blocks from the shop, when I happily GOT ON IT for him, when the car suddenly clanked and would not run any longer, Could not figure out what the deal was until I seen all the oil all over, Pulled out the trusty Motorola flip phone that covered the whole side of my head and called the shop for help.. Threw a ROD straight through the oil pan. The car sat in the back of the shop for several months, when I decided to pull all the equipment and redo the entire car, I boxed the stuff back up, and it has sat in literally 4 different stock rooms, a office, closet, and home office for the past 17 years, until I pulled it out this morning and decided it was time.

Oh, and YES, I still have the Camaro as well, been redone over the years with all new interior, updated to 383 stroker, with fuel injection and Yes, even supercharged again. (no nit. though, lol)..

I honestly do not think you can or will find a ONE OWNER Orion Concept Series amp and Eq, with the original boxes, and all original paperwork, and even stickers that came with these amps... Had I had these in a vehicle for years, then im sure all that would have been tossed by now.. I even have the original letters that were included with the EQ for the concept customers at the time, and my understanding , these were put in all the dealer orders originally , then discontinued doing after that.. But not sure..

Please pay close attention to the early release of the concept EQ, while they were a thing of beauty, they almost had that rough aluminum brushed design (later to be made all black on the full release) These truly were CONCEPT pieces.

Even the amp, STILL has the warranty sticker INTACT on the amp, has NEVER been opened, and NO, I will not open it...

As you can see, all paperwork, including the manuals are absolutely perfect and MINT... both pieces are a solid 9.5+ I would say, there are a few minor things as you can see if look closely, and any dust is free anyway..

also on the amp, how many do you ever actually see that STILL have all 3 of the clips for the cover. And the stenciling on both ends are 99% perfect.

That's all I can really say on the stuff.. Any questions PLEASE feel free to post it here or PM me.. and discussion on a possible purchase, please use the PM system for that.





















 
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Absolutly outstanding ...I have loved Old orion since I owned a HCCA 250R ....I would to have these for Christmas!
Well, I think its high **** time you put your foot down, and bought yourself some xmas presents..

 
Well, I think its high **** time you put your foot down, and bought yourself some xmas presents..
It is so tempting but my wife would KILL me if i spent that right now on my self at Christmas ...maybe you will still have have it in a few weeks

 
It is so tempting but my wife would KILL me if i spent that right now on my self at Christmas ...maybe you will still have have it in a few weeks
Listen man, you have to man up, and where the pants in the family LIKE I do....... (shhhhh.. the wife picks them out though, lol)

 
Listen man, you have to man up, and where the pants in the family LIKE I do....... (shhhhh.. the wife picks them out though, lol)
LOL....I have no problem manning up with her ...but if mess with her christmas plans ....I'll be the ornament hanging from the tree you'll see a 120lb women go ape **** on a 200lb ex-Marine

 
ok, I can help you, ive gotten good at this.. You have to make the wife want to buy it for you...

You gotta say something like,

"Oh, honey look at this amp, its the EXACT same one I had saved for and was about to buy , when I met you, Even though the amp was my dream, I realized I had to take that money so I could court you and impress you, Even though it hurt me not having that amp I saved so very long for, and I feel a part of me has always been gone, YOU my love, have always been worth the sacrifice that day"

.. then a little smoochie kiss kiss, and maybe she will say,

"HONEY LET ME BUY YOU THAT AMP" //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

OR, she simply slaps you upside the head for even having to think about the choice of a AMP or HER at the time....

Well worth a try if you got a hard hat to put on. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 
I've had a couple 150hcca's in my day, an original pop top and a 150r and they both blew away my expectations. the concept series I was never able to get my hands on, not for a lack of trying, and that still haunts me to this day. seeing these 1 owner pieces, in their pristine original boxes, with paperwork, stickers, manuals and even the plastic bag they shipped in (yes that bag has value to me too) is absolutely insane. I myself, like a hundred other members here very much want these gems in my own collection but just can't seem to swing the loot at this time. so I've gotta ask, trades or separate?

 
I've had a couple 150hcca's in my day, an original pop top and a 150r and they both blew away my expectations. the concept series I was never able to get my hands on, not for a lack of trying, and that still haunts me to this day. seeing these 1 owner pieces, in their pristine original boxes, with paperwork, stickers, manuals and even the plastic bag they shipped in (yes that bag has value to me too) is absolutely insane. I myself, like a hundred other members here very much want these gems in my own collection but just can't seem to swing the loot at this time. so I've gotta ask, trades or separate?
I really prefer these to stay together, as I don't ever think anyone will find a set like this again, even though im sure someone out there must have in a like condition, maybe they just have not decided to part with theirs yet..

As far as trades, audio is the last thing I would need, my trades would be something like a built LS1-7 or something, or a supercharger setup, or well hell you never actually know, lol.. as long as its not audio related, lol.... in other words, I would need some real trade value to part with the kids //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 
Do you still have the pair of these? If so I would like them:) I currently have another 971 and this would work well to finish up my system. Pls pm me and let me know...thx

 
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