The New US Amps VLX Series

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

They were supposed to be released in July, but I'm yet to see one for sale anywhere. Does anyone know when/if these things are going to see the light of day?

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[Grinder1989 5,000+ posts]

They will never be like the old ones.

 

[oldschool4me 10+ year member]

They will never be like the old ones.

x2, if they were by slim chance they wouldnt be affordable.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Well, they're digital amps, so there's a better than average chance of them being different than the originals.

I see a lot of hate for US Amps, but I honestly don't know why. I've owned quite a few of them over the years (new and old), and they're always quality.

 

[Grinder1989 5,000+ posts]

I meant in terms of quality. The only way they could be better is if they were extremely expensive.

 

[dB-r 10+ year member]

Well, they're digital amps, so there's a better than average chance of them being different than the originals.
I see a lot of hate for US Amps, but I honestly don't know why. I've owned quite a few of them over the years (new and old), and they're always quality.

They are good amps (the old ones) nice designs and performance, I just hate working on them...

 

[Grinder1989 5,000+ posts]

They are good amps (the old ones) nice designs and performance, I just hate working on them...

Fixing my 150 was a pain. Too many insulators.

 

[oldschool4me 10+ year member]

Well, they're digital amps, so there's a better than average chance of them being different than the originals.
I see a lot of hate for US Amps, but I honestly don't know why. I've owned quite a few of them over the years (new and old), and they're always quality.

whats your thoughts on the newer xt series?

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

You see so much hate for them because they were a great amp company that moved to china. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

Well, they're digital amps, so there's a better than average chance of them being different than the originals.
I see a lot of hate for US Amps, but I honestly don't know why. I've owned quite a few of them over the years (new and old), and they're always quality.

the newer models are ok but not worth the $. and they are in no way comparable to the o/s models.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

whats your thoughts on the newer xt series?

Haven't used a XTV2 yet, but I was never really impressed with the XT series. I think they're better than a lot of other entry level amplifiers, but entry level nonetheless.

EDIT: As far as I know, the XTV2 is the same old Xterminator with a different heatsink. If that's the case, it's a good looking but overpriced entry level amplifier...

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

the newer models are ok but not worth the $. and they are in no way comparable to the o/s models.

That could be said about the vast majority of "big" companies. Besides, there are places that sell US Amps for reasonable prices.

Here's an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-US-AMPS-AX3200DE-3600-WATT-CAR-AMPLIFIER-AX-3200DE_W0QQitemZ300334180717QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Amplifiers?hash=item45ed4fe96d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

The AX series amplifiers are no joke.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

They still haven't been released. What's the hold up?

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

They will never be like the old ones.

I agree 100%, like the new Orion HCCAs.. Same looks, never the same ratings... Blah...

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

hmmmm