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Old 05-12-2002, 05:27 PM
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How do i know if my amp is "wearing down"?

Like i have posted before, i have an alpine v12 mrv-100m powering 1 10inch kicker comp vr. Now, for me to get good bass out of my sub, i have to have the BASS EQ turned ON on the alpine. I have had the amp for 3 years. My gain is probably around the .70 area on the circle. I know the higher you run your gain, the more likely it will wear it down quicker. Am I in the position to start looking for a new amp to power my sub. Obviously it would be a mono amp because its only 1 sub.

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Old 05-13-2002, 09:57 AM
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Re: How do i know if my amp is "wearing down"?

Originally posted by jag5311
Like i have posted before, i have an alpine v12 mrv-100m powering 1 10inch kicker comp vr. Now, for me to get good bass out of my sub, i have to have the BASS EQ turned ON on the alpine. I have had the amp for 3 years. My gain is probably around the .70 area on the circle. I know the higher you run your gain, the more likely it will wear it down quicker. Am I in the position to start looking for a new amp to power my sub. Obviously it would be a mono amp because its only 1 sub.

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Old 05-13-2002, 10:07 AM
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Nope, never heard of an amp 'wearing down' in the past. I think that's something reserved for marathoners' and old underwear.
 
Old 05-13-2002, 09:19 PM
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uhhh wearing down? I dont think I understand. . As for as "obviously a mono amp for one sub" ?? There is no need for it to be a mono amp. A 2 channel is fine.
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Old 05-13-2002, 09:30 PM
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Re: How do i know if my amp is "wearing down"?

Originally posted by jag5311
Like i have posted before, i have an alpine v12 mrv-100m powering 1 10inch kicker comp vr. Now, for me to get good bass out of my sub, i have to have the BASS EQ turned ON on the alpine. I have had the amp for 3 years. My gain is probably around the .70 area on the circle. I know the higher you run your gain, the more likely it will wear it down quicker. Am I in the position to start looking for a new amp to power my sub. Obviously it would be a mono amp because its only 1 sub.

thanks

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Amps actually do wear down and start to lose the ability to put out peak power... It is after years of HARD use. I have worn out an old school punch 75 (remember those?).

Anyway, you should go with a mono amp for one sub. The amp will run more effecient since you won't have to bridge it. It is better for the amp...
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