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The power supply is cool relative to the outputs. Its not too hot to touch, but pretty warm. The power supply I'm using isn't very big, and I can't get much power out of the amp before the supply sags. Under the test I mentioned above, the power supply was at about 13v. One curious thing, I...

I'm looking at a A8002V for a friend and it has a strange problem. It works fine for a few minutes at higher levels and then goes into protect. The less you push it, the longer it runs. I know its thermaling out, but I can't figure out why. I ran it on the bench bridged with a 4 ohm load and a...

This amp is sold.

Ok , lets do this. Do you send me a private message with your address?

Do people do that? Sounds risky, but I'd consider it. Let me sleep on it. I'll let you know tomorrow.

Any last offers? I might throw it on eBay, but I'd rather spare myself the hassle.

Yup.

I've got a couple similar offers from elsewhere. I'll let you know in a few more days.

Rockford Fosgate Punch P5002 This amplifier is fully functional. The power terminals are a little rough as you can see in the photo, but they still make a solid connection. I am a veteran electronics technician and have been through this puppy. I can vouch for it. I believe the specs are as...

I do home audio too. Receivers, amps, cassette decks (if anyone still uses them), solid state or vintage/tube. I just won't work on any professional stuff. It would be a conflict of interest with my employer.

I received a Associates Degree in Electronics Technology in 1989 from Northwestern Electronics Institute in Minneapolis, MN (now part of Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis). I'm new to this forum, but I did take a look at one user's amp last week. A Crossfire VR2000D that had a hole...

After reading through much of Mikes thread regarding amplifier repair, I'm reluctant to post this. But, here goes.... I am a veteran electronics technician. My specialty is professional/commercial sound and lighting. I am the lead technician at a local shop where I have been for 21 years. I...