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<blockquote data-quote="ds0110" data-source="post: 8256810" data-attributes="member: 607866"><p>The focus of this build was "SQ per dollar".</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/eaOAw54.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Pioneer 80PRS - The first true sq HU ive ever owned. Upgraded from a clarion DXZ785USB. Before that was a DXZ775USB, before that was a Pioneer (6800) and before that a kenwood im not sure of model number. This is by far the best HU. Super quiet HU, the only complaint I have is how sensitive this unit is in regards to hot swapping RCAs and popping pico fuse... The other choices were a clarion cz702, which wouldve been a bit cheaper but lacking some functions the 80prs has...or the eclipse 7200mkii or 7100..which never came up for sale. Im more than happy with this HU choice. 3way independent DAC, dual USB, SD, auto TA. Got it off ebay with warranty for ~250</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/AvOMRsY.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tri amp SQ goodness. Arc Audio KS 1000.1 , Arc Audio 2075SE , PPI Art A300.2. I think I spent around 700 on all 3. All 3 perfectly level...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/lWJodf7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/UhTfSQB.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Arc Audio KS 1000.1 - Non BX model. Class H. At one point this was going to be an exclusive PPI Art build. This amp changed my mind. VS the PPI 600.2, I gained 250 watts at greater efficiency with arguably very similar SQ. When researching amps with high output at 4 ohms, this was the winner. You will not find more clean SQ output at 4ohms for less money. I still got to stay away from class D, without worrying about heat issues, its the best of both worlds. I have enough headroom that it barely ever gets warm. <a href="http://mailto:" target="_blank">850watts@4ohms...yet</a> when I checked with oscope it will do much closer to 900 cleanly..I run it around 825watts@4ohms.</p><p></p><p>Coming into possession of this was not fun. At first, I bought a KS1000.1 from murphy_smith. It had been freshly powder coated, brand new set screws, recently returned from arc. That shouldve been my first red flag. Upon opening the amp it was obvious capacitors, ALL of them, had been replaced, as well as some work being done to the toroid. There was some other obvious solder work done...this is what you get when buying off craigslist. Granted, the amp did work, albeit with excessive current draw, until one day a few months later, it died. I found another KS1000.1 on diy, although the shroud was is pretty rough shape. I put the freshly powder coated one on newer amp I bought and all was good. The internals on this 2nd amp looked flawless...like it had never been opened before...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/1s5ENII.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Arc Audio 2075SE - New school class A/B SQ midbass SQ sweetness. I think this is the only current Arc amp line to be still made in USA, which keeps with the original "all american power" theme of this build...Robert Zeffs "best amp (he) ever made" Got this off CL for $200 from an authorized Arc dealer with birth sheet showing it is only a few months old. Still under warranty. Came out his personal vehicle, he wanted more power. Nothing wrong with it...again I think this was a steal. I wouldve expected $300 for this... I love this amp. Its just as good if not better than the PPI Art when I had it running mids, The crossover/gain controls under the steel plate is kind of a hassle imo. 4 layer board, balanced inputs if I ever decide to upgrade, The clipping indicator is really nice. I play a wide range of vinyl rip oldies to dubstep so max volume can get tricky. I could go on and on about this amp... This is the amp im pushing hardest, rated 100watts@4ohms, the mids are under-rated at <a href="http://mailto:" target="_blank">75rms@4ohms...so</a> along with Oscope/DMM gain setting, that clipping indicator is another line of defense against clipping/heat. The logo glows blue until the amp starts to heat up, then slowly fades to red to let you know to lower volume as it cools. I was considering an older ARC or a Zapco C2k, and im so happy I avoided the symbilink bs...If you see any of the Arc SE amps at a reasonable price....JUMP ON IT</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/lJql88A.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>PPI Art A300.2 - Legendary Old School Class A/B SQ. American hand made. Crystal clear super transparent uncolored highs. Still running strong after almost 20 years. This is rated at 75x2@4ohms, I have it only doing ~25ish@4ohms. It barely gets warm. These are a bit of a gamble. Components age. even at rest without use. I found that getting into these art amps requires you have great solder skills or a good relationship with someone that does. Capacitors will need to be replaced, unless you want to buy multiple amps until you find one with no issues....which is what I did. I went through 2 before this one. They are the cleanest sounding amp I have ever owned, im just not sure they are worth the hassle...That being said...these are the way to go if you are looking to do "SQ per dollar", as they can be had for less than 140, compared to other options (zed mikro, zapco c2k) at near double that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ds0110, post: 8256810, member: 607866"] The focus of this build was "SQ per dollar". [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/eaOAw54.jpg[/IMG] Pioneer 80PRS - The first true sq HU ive ever owned. Upgraded from a clarion DXZ785USB. Before that was a DXZ775USB, before that was a Pioneer (6800) and before that a kenwood im not sure of model number. This is by far the best HU. Super quiet HU, the only complaint I have is how sensitive this unit is in regards to hot swapping RCAs and popping pico fuse... The other choices were a clarion cz702, which wouldve been a bit cheaper but lacking some functions the 80prs has...or the eclipse 7200mkii or 7100..which never came up for sale. Im more than happy with this HU choice. 3way independent DAC, dual USB, SD, auto TA. Got it off ebay with warranty for ~250 [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/AvOMRsY.jpg[/IMG] Tri amp SQ goodness. Arc Audio KS 1000.1 , Arc Audio 2075SE , PPI Art A300.2. I think I spent around 700 on all 3. All 3 perfectly level... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lWJodf7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/UhTfSQB.jpg[/IMG] Arc Audio KS 1000.1 - Non BX model. Class H. At one point this was going to be an exclusive PPI Art build. This amp changed my mind. VS the PPI 600.2, I gained 250 watts at greater efficiency with arguably very similar SQ. When researching amps with high output at 4 ohms, this was the winner. You will not find more clean SQ output at 4ohms for less money. I still got to stay away from class D, without worrying about heat issues, its the best of both worlds. I have enough headroom that it barely ever gets warm. [URL="mailto:"]850watts@4ohms...yet[/URL] when I checked with oscope it will do much closer to 900 cleanly..I run it around 825watts@4ohms. Coming into possession of this was not fun. At first, I bought a KS1000.1 from murphy_smith. It had been freshly powder coated, brand new set screws, recently returned from arc. That shouldve been my first red flag. Upon opening the amp it was obvious capacitors, ALL of them, had been replaced, as well as some work being done to the toroid. There was some other obvious solder work done...this is what you get when buying off craigslist. Granted, the amp did work, albeit with excessive current draw, until one day a few months later, it died. I found another KS1000.1 on diy, although the shroud was is pretty rough shape. I put the freshly powder coated one on newer amp I bought and all was good. The internals on this 2nd amp looked flawless...like it had never been opened before... [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/1s5ENII.jpg[/IMG] Arc Audio 2075SE - New school class A/B SQ midbass SQ sweetness. I think this is the only current Arc amp line to be still made in USA, which keeps with the original "all american power" theme of this build...Robert Zeffs "best amp (he) ever made" Got this off CL for $200 from an authorized Arc dealer with birth sheet showing it is only a few months old. Still under warranty. Came out his personal vehicle, he wanted more power. Nothing wrong with it...again I think this was a steal. I wouldve expected $300 for this... I love this amp. Its just as good if not better than the PPI Art when I had it running mids, The crossover/gain controls under the steel plate is kind of a hassle imo. 4 layer board, balanced inputs if I ever decide to upgrade, The clipping indicator is really nice. I play a wide range of vinyl rip oldies to dubstep so max volume can get tricky. I could go on and on about this amp... This is the amp im pushing hardest, rated 100watts@4ohms, the mids are under-rated at [URL="mailto:"]75rms@4ohms...so[/URL] along with Oscope/DMM gain setting, that clipping indicator is another line of defense against clipping/heat. The logo glows blue until the amp starts to heat up, then slowly fades to red to let you know to lower volume as it cools. I was considering an older ARC or a Zapco C2k, and im so happy I avoided the symbilink bs...If you see any of the Arc SE amps at a reasonable price....JUMP ON IT [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lJql88A.jpg[/IMG] PPI Art A300.2 - Legendary Old School Class A/B SQ. American hand made. Crystal clear super transparent uncolored highs. Still running strong after almost 20 years. This is rated at 75x2@4ohms, I have it only doing ~25ish@4ohms. It barely gets warm. These are a bit of a gamble. Components age. even at rest without use. I found that getting into these art amps requires you have great solder skills or a good relationship with someone that does. Capacitors will need to be replaced, unless you want to buy multiple amps until you find one with no issues....which is what I did. I went through 2 before this one. They are the cleanest sounding amp I have ever owned, im just not sure they are worth the hassle...That being said...these are the way to go if you are looking to do "SQ per dollar", as they can be had for less than 140, compared to other options (zed mikro, zapco c2k) at near double that. [/QUOTE]
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