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US AMPS

  1. Started by Subzz,

    Hi all, I'm new! My name is Francesco, from Italy Two questions: 1. Where I can find U.S. Amps IS2150 Manual? 2. Today I tested it but there's a little problem... If I put signal on right input channel I find speaker output on left channel and viceversa! The board is REV. A. Is possible that the IN-OUT RCA serigraphy is wrong? (Normally RED is right and WHITE is left...) I also find some distorsion on both channel but i'm not fully sure because I used only a 200mm woofer. Power cable in photo is just to test it..if it works I give it a 2AWG Some photos: I hope you can help me, thanks in advance!!

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  2. Started by pierce3381,

    I'm sorry to say I don't know much about U.S. amps. I have 2 that I'm trying to find some info on. Value, wattage etc.. any info would be much appreciated!

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  3. Started by Mynameismcgyver,

    Have 4 fresh Usa 2000's that have never seen power. Going to run one one my FI Bl 15 in my 2001 Nissan Maxima with aftermarket battery and stock alt. I wont be killing this setup but will it not kill my system until I get an 130Amp alt for it...And possibly a second battery if I need to??? Again, I wont be pushing it way too hard but ive heard these amps draw alot of current.

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  4. Started by sandertje mtx,

    hallo, im new on this forum im from the netherlands and im i litle us amp colector i'm looking for info about my hobby so thats wy im on this forum plaese check out my pics en tell wath's your opinion maby you have a collection yourself please show it i love them sorry for my inglish Thats my usa 400 and my vlx 25 thats my 100hc an my usa 400 again

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  5. Started by 2rgrbn,

    USA 800 Did they come with a X-Over new I have heard there were only 50 produced is this true and if so was it in 1999 roughly.

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  6. Started by Grinder1989,

    Hey man can you get my a cover for a US Amps us-x3 and a VLX-400 end cap? LMK man.

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  7. ok...got all ready to turn on the 600x I just got...did....nothing...then looked at it again....no remote turn on terminal...where does the wire go to turn it on.... the manual online doesnt show anything on the amp connected to the remote wire off the deck...or else I am not getting the obvious...haha.. cant believe I have to ask this...

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  8. Started by slim2fattycake,

    i just installed an md2d in place of a hifonics bxi1606d. before i had installed the md2d, i tested it and it was fine. when i finally screwed the md2d amp in place of the hifonics and hooked everything up, it didnt turn on. i checked the fuses and they were blown. i replace the fuses and they blew again. the set-up and wiring is the same as it was with the hifonics. i just switch the hifonics out and the m2d2 in. what am i doing wrong. the grounds and wires are all okay. i even tried it with the remote turn-on lead out and the speaker wires out and rcas out. and i tried it with the dual amp disconnected from the setup as well. what do i do? o and the bxi1606d had 140A t…

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  9. Started by streetbeater07,

    Hey has anyone purchased a merlin md3d from Ikesound? Are they a reputable dealer? I was browsing and found that they have the new model md3d for $500.00.

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  10. I got my 2 US AMPS in today...thought I might get a 3rd for sub duty although I can get by with the 2 amps I have...wondered if a USA50 would be enough to power a sub...a 10 inch...

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  11. Many people say that the old school us amps were better probably because they were made in the US.At least in the 21st Century how good or bad in terms of circuitry are the amps compared to old.( I know US Amps AX Line are made here)

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  12. Started by gentlejax,

    call me way behind with them in the last 3 years...can I get a quick course on whats what?

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  13. Started by SeductiveSounds,

    Since there isnt a distributor in Canada anymore I'm wondering if there are going to be any dealers in Canada. Maybe US Amps/RE is looking for someone to take over for their Canadian distributions Might be better if they were to answer emails. Does anyone know anything about any of this?

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  14. Started by KonaBoy,

    Hey, US Amps owns RE now right? Question on an RE purchase: I found one of the SX models on eBay for $209 while woofersect.com costs $420 on sale http://cgi.ebay.com/RESONANT-ENGINEERING-S...1QQcmdZViewItem Is this just because there's no warranty and it's a shady dealer? or is this an older model possibly? Thanks for any info

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  15. I'm currently running a rockford fosgate amp to a single sealed rli-8 s4 directly coupled to my cabin (via the ski pass hole). The SQ is great, but at higher volumes I think the amp is not so clean. I've got a 1 farad cap and battery is in the trunk, and my radar detector displays system voltage and it's very stable. I was thinking of replacing this amp with a XT 800.2. I think is is sized appropriately. The Rockford Fosgate I'm running is the previous generation of this model: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/products/pr...S&p_status= Sound like a plan? TIA! -Ron

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  16. Started by RPM,

    wats up guys anyone with comment on the new md1d is it a strong performer does rated watts? underrated etc?

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  17. Started by jack,

    I see two different md2s' One says "Merlin MD.2" and has all of the connections at the bottom of the amp on the long side The other says "MD-2D" and has all of the connections on the right end of the amp (this is the one on the usamps.com site durrently) The power ratings are identical, but there is no way that with all of the radical differences they are te same, one has to be better My questions are these; What are the differences (is one like a 5 year old model and the other current?) And of course, which one has more power! (do they exceed rated power or just meet it? at 2 ohms specifically), Does anyone have specifics or no? And what else about them should one know?…

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  18. Started by P2KMax,

    Sorry if its a dumb one...Back in the days i had a usa amp black with the clear bottom i heard they stop making them?But i see there still are and now they make subs im interested in a subwoofer RE AUDIO SX12D2 12" 2000w problem is i never heard them i see a few you tube vid but the cone does not look the same.I never heard of them so im thinking bout gettin rid of my american bass crap and get me one of these i would say 2 but my maxima wil fall apart..lol

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  19. Started by deadman573,

    OK heres the deal I have the SAT software but now I need to find the Black box interface that goes from the amp to the old 232 Serial port. Does anyone have one of these SAT Interface boxes that can tell me whats in the box and what I would have to do to make one or have one they might want to get ride off?

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  20. Started by thanosdbfan,

    I was wondering if the MLT is available...

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  21. Started by lazeris,

    After almost 20 hours I finally got my system up and running. Integrating into a Factory system with a Navagation unit is a headache but I did it. I used a RF 360.2 to send the signal to my amps. I have not put in the AX-3200DE yet but that will be this weekend along with my RE MX18. So I should start off by saying this amp sounds amazing. I am running my stock speakers and it makes them sound soo much better than the stock amp. There are things I am hearing in my music that I couldnt hear before. The only issue I have is that when the volume is low or where there should be silence in the music there is HISSSSSS. I dont think its normal and I have identified the amp as th…

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  22. I need to know if the amps are unregulated and also I have two 07 md3d amps each pulling 240 amps of draw(2 x 240=480 amps)Will upgrading my alternator getting up to 400 plus amps will I get the full potential of the amps?

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  23. Started by the_franchise,

    I have an old school USA-25 amp... wanted to know where I could buy some plugs for it? Any help would be great!

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  24. Started by Grinder1989,

    I have a md22 and I'm guessing its an 06? I'm not sure but its the style with one side that is square and it houses all the controls and the other side is round. Anyway I need a guts picture of the amp that is a step above it. Mine is being modded and I need to see what amp is the next steup up from the 22. Thanks.

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  25. Started by dcmcki,

    I recently acquired a AX-5600 but did not get a RBG nor the US AMPS decal that goes onto amp.......I would like to get both somewhere......and cord to go with RGB unless it is universal item like phone cord which some are...... Can anyone help??????? Flakko???? Thanks in advance, DC

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