Today I swapped out a failing TL amp where the right channels were down 80/20 with weak overall volume. That all changed for the better with this amp.
I could’ve gone to a pull a part yard and bought a used amp for $25-$50, might be in similar shape soon. Checking eBay, I came across a listing of a rebuilt amp where the capacitors and other parts that fail with better components. $189 less $40 core = $149.
It was a nasty “10 minute job” due to a nut above the amp that had to be loosened. I’d hate to have to do it over again so the rebuilt amp seemed logical, especially given the improved parts utilized.
Harness hanging right in the way and no 10mm deep socket so I couldn’t complete it last weekend. If not for that $40 core refund, I’d have it bent it and busted it off!
After several cold then rainy days kept me off task. I wrapped it up this afternoon with a plug it test with kick panel still off. A giddy smile hit my face when I heard the gain I’d been missing!
Very pleased, punchy full sound makes the car twice as much fun. I can trust this rig to judge my own surround mixes. I think this is pretty close to the sound enjoyed this summer in a rented RDX.
Happy Ending!
I could’ve gone to a pull a part yard and bought a used amp for $25-$50, might be in similar shape soon. Checking eBay, I came across a listing of a rebuilt amp where the capacitors and other parts that fail with better components. $189 less $40 core = $149.
It was a nasty “10 minute job” due to a nut above the amp that had to be loosened. I’d hate to have to do it over again so the rebuilt amp seemed logical, especially given the improved parts utilized.
Harness hanging right in the way and no 10mm deep socket so I couldn’t complete it last weekend. If not for that $40 core refund, I’d have it bent it and busted it off!
After several cold then rainy days kept me off task. I wrapped it up this afternoon with a plug it test with kick panel still off. A giddy smile hit my face when I heard the gain I’d been missing!
Very pleased, punchy full sound makes the car twice as much fun. I can trust this rig to judge my own surround mixes. I think this is pretty close to the sound enjoyed this summer in a rented RDX.
Happy Ending!
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