zapco 9.0

[MTXThunder9500 10+ year member]

anyone here use the zapco 9.0 amp or heard it at all? im thinking about getting one for my subs and im just curious what yall gotta say about it

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[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

Are you referring to the Competition series 9.0x?? It's a bad *** amp if you are:

Class D for the Audiophile

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We saw our first Class D amp in 1975. Numerous companies have

been trying since then to design and build a full range Class D, with very

little success. Class D amps have had so much noise and distortion that

they destroy mids and highs. Even when used strictly as bass amps

they’ve been dangerous. Competitors who use class D amps in SPL cars

invariably blow out all their woofers when they hit those high numbers.

This happens because of the extreme distortion the class D amps have

been putting out when they’re driven hard. This may be acceptable to

professional competitors, who get their speakers for free, but for the noncompetitor

who has to pay for them out of their own pocket, it can be a real

nightmare. Not to mention that most of us want to be able to listen to

music in our cars and need an amp that sounds great on everything, not

just woofers.

Welcome to ZAPCO’s world! Where dreams of Class D power, and full

range sound quality come true.

The ZAPCO C2K 9.0XD is the ultimate car audio amp in so many

ways. The first, of course is power. With over 2000 watts RMS into either 2

Ohms or 4 Ohms, and a chassis only 18" long, it’s easily the most powerful

amp of its size. But that’s only the start of the story. The 9.0XD has the

most advanced microprocessor control system ever offered in a car audio

amplifier. This amp has a serial port that allows it to talk to other amps, to

a PC, or even to your car. It can be programmed to control its own power

output and clipping levels. The microprocessor system in this amp will be

the heart of our new systems as we move into the realm of full digital, from

source to speaker output. With all of it being brought to you by ZAPCO.

When you’re ready for the ultimate in car audio, ZAPCO has your

product.

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[brypink 10+ year member]

I have used 2 of them. A 2 ohm version and my current 4 ohm. This is my favorite amp...I would venture to say one of the best amps out there!

 

[MTXThunder9500 10+ year member]

yeah im talking about the c2k 9.0 i am thinking about purchasing one and yeah it looks and sounds like a bad *** little amp

 

[goodrich 10+ year member]

yeah im talking about the c2k 9.0 i am thinking about purchasing one and yeah it looks and sounds like a bad *** little amp

must be nice to have money!

 

[tristan20 10+ year member]

Simply impossible to beat in terms or size and build quality

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

Zapco Ftw!!!

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

must be nice to have money!

yah it must be... but when they get bored with these amps we get a **** good deal for used amps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif... I got my zapco ref 350.2 for $150 shipped //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[MTXThunder9500 10+ year member]

yah it must be... but when they get bored with these amps we get a **** good deal for used amps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif... I got my zapco ref 350.2 for $150 shipped //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

when i get this im also getting a i force 2100 for my 6.5's.....i hope i dont get bored with this amp cause what else is there out there thats just as good or better

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

when i get this im also getting a i force 2100 for my 6.5's.....i hope i dont get bored with this amp cause what else is there out there thats just as good or better

Well that's easy....more Zapco amps!!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif I'd run one per channel if it was feasible //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[MTXThunder9500 10+ year member]

you mean what amp per sub?

that would be cool lol but way to expensive for just my application

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

you mean what amp per sub?
that would be cool lol but way to expensive for just my application

No, more like one amp per speaker....the ultimate in channel seperation....totally not realistic or anything, but you asked what could be better than Zapco and I replied with MORE Zapco //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif Anyways, just ignore my stupid remarks. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[MTXThunder9500 10+ year member]

No, more like one amp per speaker....the ultimate in channel seperation....totally not realistic or anything, but you asked what could be better than Zapco and I replied with MORE Zapco //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif Anyways, just ignore my stupid remarks. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

i have to admit it would be cool though

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

well if you got cash there are lots of options... you could try Brax, McIntosh, Helix (by brax), DLS, US AMPS, TRU, Audison, Carver (I think they made the tube amps) and you could even try out some "old school" gear....

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

when i get this im also getting a i force 2100 for my 6.5's.....i hope i dont get bored with this amp cause what else is there out there thats just as good or better

you won't be disappointed, it's a strong capable and clean amplifier... it could just use more features... but that's why it's so cheap for a zapco //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif