I just scored 2 Featheramp FA-500s on Amazon for $106 each. Going to run them BTL for my woofers. I love this forum.
Was this shipped by CSA Systems?
@MrPotatoHead you were right. Got my package today and it has 2 cheesy light up karaoke microphones in it.
Hello good people! (my first post )
Some questions/experiences on the ICEpower:
I have two BTL modules that I got from eBay and now converted to one stereo module. The other I’ll sell.
What bugs me is that both modules are missing a resistor (see picture). What’s that about?
Anyway, I converted it to stereo and it works as well. I also removed the RTX modules because as I understand they are only need for BTL mode. Do I need an input buffer still? I can’t hear a high frequency roll off that other people reported.
Regarding input impedance, can I just add a stepped attenuators (passive preamp) between preamp and this? What do I have to look out for?
I’d like to add a 12V trigger, does anybody have an idea how to jerry-rig one from a Topping d50s?
ive also found this ICExtend module but nearly no info on this online. Apparently it would add a signal sense function. Does anyone have an idea how complicated that is to implement?
The amp is replacing my Pioneer AVR and oh boy it’s night and day! great value for the money. If anybody has questions I’ll do my best to answer!
This is the last amp I’ll ever need (famous last words....)
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I could be wrong but the ice extend modules could be for Other ice power modules (ASP?) the ASX series has everything on the one board.
The best volume control /pre i’ve tried with is module is the Topping L30.
Even the D50 dac directly sounded lighter.
i wouldn’t bother adding a passive pre with this as input impedance is so low. You can try and listen to it yourself.
If you love electronic bass or any bass heavy tracks, try and large gauge speaker cable. I use a 25mm /approx 4Awg. tinned copper wire as speaker cable.
I’m already using 4mm^2 wire and I’m not running long distances so that should be fine. What do you mean the d50 sounded lighter?
The ebay modules are fake clones! They sound like garbage have very high fail rate. I've tried 2 of them. I only get my Icepowers from a certified dealer. Never had a problem with 9 modules built so far...Hello good people! (my first post )
Some questions/experiences on the ICEpower:
I have two BTL modules that I got from eBay and now converted to one stereo module. The other I’ll sell.
What bugs me is that both modules are missing a resistor (see picture). What’s that about?
Anyway, I converted it to stereo and it works as well. I also removed the RTX modules because as I understand they are only need for BTL mode. Do I need an input buffer still? I can’t hear a high frequency roll off that other people reported.
Regarding input impedance, can I just add a stepped attenuators (passive preamp) between preamp and this? What do I have to look out for?
I’d like to add a 12V trigger, does anybody have an idea how to jerry-rig one from a Topping d50s?
ive also found this ICExtend module but nearly no info on this online. Apparently it would add a signal sense function. Does anyone have an idea how complicated that is to implement?
The amp is replacing my Pioneer AVR and oh boy it’s night and day! great value for the money. If anybody has questions I’ll do my best to answer!
This is the last amp I’ll ever need (famous last words....)
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I have exactly the same problem. I used a copper spacer on 1 place to fix the bord, this was a bad choice. the home diff was down.Here are photos of the front and back. How can you tell if its a fake?
i measured the same thing in stereo modus. 2 V ptp. ? normal ? yes or no. I don't.Just a small question: is this simply switching noise? I just connected an oscilloscope to the output of the amp in BTL mode.
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Looks the same as the one I bought, based on a recommendation from someone else here who had also bought it: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finished-I...5ASX2-SE-Digital-power-amplifier/132638888405
No complaints. I really like it.
Like a couple of others, I also bought this unit from this link. On sale. Only black face plate left. Took it apart. Much nicer inside, cleaner, better smoother windings, than the examples shown online. After some "burn in" sounds terrific.