DD SS4 vs Zuki

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

The SS4 will be under $500 new with dealer support. The Zuki will be online order and support.

Any other new options under $500 that fit that criteria? It will be active on a set of Hertz HSK XLs. I'm really leaning toward the DD since I like matching amps and it's no slouch and its local.

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[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

The SS4 will be under $500 new with dealer support. The Zuki will be online order and support. Any other new options under $500 that fit that criteria? It will be active on a set of Hertz HSK XLs. I'm really leaning toward the DD since I like matching amps and it's no slouch and its local.

I'm getting an Ampere 125.4 to run active. Traded in some stuff to Vertex Audio.

Ampere Audio 125.4 4 Channel Amplifier

It's $409.99

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

The Zuki is 5 watts x 4

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

The Zuki is 5 watts x 4

Is that a typo? 5 watts by four channels? Haha

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Is that a typo? 5 watts by four channels? Haha

That's the spec. No telling what they really do. Most say it's 150ish x 4.

 

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

What is the criteria here? You listed budget.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

What is the criteria here? You listed budget.

Only criteria is se xy, 4 channels, 100+ x 4 at 4, A/B preferred but I'm open to ZED D.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

That's the spec. No telling what they really do. Most say it's 150ish x 4. 

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Then that's a definite no. I would not pay that.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Then that's a definite no. I would not pay that.

Look at the custom ones in that link.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Look at the custom ones in that link.

Crazy price for such little power. I know it's an 8 ohm rating, but still. Not a lot of power at 2 to 4 ohms.

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Only criteria is se xy, 4 channels, 100+ x 4 at 4, A/B preferred but I'm open to ZED D.

Draconia's are powerful, they don't come up used very often though and new are outside your budget, but used would be within your budget. Vertex Audio has a trade-in program if you have anything left and want one. I have a Levi III for sale if you want some high power, but it's a bit outside your budget. Might be able to do a pretty good deal if you were interested.

Outside of that, the Zuki seem awesome, and I would probably take that over the DD any day. They do have a couple issues with CS that I've seen a couple times, so make sure you hop on DIYMA and do some research. I think the amps perform very well though.

New Soundstream REF's are nice amps, but you'll have to look used as they're not made anymore. Places still have them NIB, so just make sure you call and make sure they have them before you purchase. DO NOT BUY FROM ONLINECARSTEREO.COM. Can't say that enough. They advertise as in stock and then take your money but in reality they don't have any and it's a bitch to get your money back.

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The new Zapco Z-series LE/LX amps look awesome, but those are probably out of your budget too. They were redesigned from the regular Z series and only have gain controls, have individual trim pots for each channel, and have a few upgraded parts on the inside. Haven't heard/tried one yet, but they look really nice.

The USAcoustics Barbara Ann looks really nice too: SSA Store - US Acoustics Barbara Ann 4 channel amplifier

And as always, the PPI P900.4's are very clean/solid power for the price. If you can get past the name/look, there might not be better power/price.

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Crazy price for such little power. I know it's an 8 ohm rating, but still. Not a lot of power at 2 to 4 ohms.

2 ohms is for the birds.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

2 ohms is for the birds.

I'm not going to run at 2 ohms, just saying.

I agree that Vertex Audio's trade in program is pretty cool

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

2 ohms is for the birds.

Any idea what those Zuks really do at 4?

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Any idea what those Zuks really do at 4?

IIRC around 125-150, like you said. I think there were some measurements taken over on DIYMA. You might have to dig around for those.