Hello. I love watching your repair videos. I have also been through this old school car amplifiers. I still have a few lying around at home. I find them so useless nowadays as they put out so little watts. 5 channels I have never liked so much since weather channels give so little wattage. They also didn't put out that many watts in the 90's, even though bass speakers often couldn't handle that many watts. class D is the thing
I used to repair car stereos (1988-2006-ish) and was good at it...... Anyway, I still have quite alot of old output i.c's TDA- etc. that might be of use to you if you do any head-unit repairs on older stuff, they are yours free if you want them, located Oxford OX4, I still do some repair work, but not that any more. Or if you ever need 1 for a specific job feel free to ask, I'll never bother listing them on ebay etc.
It's a shame, under new ownership, PG's quality isn't nearly as good as when they made their debut. I got the chance to hear the ZX350, M100, & ZPA 0.5. Sounded Great, and clean, with no distortion. nowadays they are just an overpriced product because of their legendary brand equity from which the founders built.
Great video !!! , All amps got snubber ??? I have an amp with 2 transformers push pull , but 1 bank of 3 fets are heating up , square wave present , change 494 , fets , resistors , but they still heating !!.
My audio system m-90.4 amp just broke down when the voltages got to low one time and now the amp speaker terminals doesn't make any sound at all but the power comes and the green indicator lights up and doesn't smell burnt or show any other signs on the circuit board. Would you have any ideas 🤔
I've got a Z1000.1 in the boneyard that was given to me free 'cause it didn't work. I've changed all the power supply FETs and all of the audio output FETs. Upon powering the remote, red LED comes on, then turns blue like it works, then after about 5 seconds, goes out. Any advice? maybe voltage regulators? gate resistors? thanks in advance
First I thought I was a CX model then I realized this is their new China versions of their amplifiers. I got a set of m series that needs new caps it's just too bad you're not stateside. They all still work perfectly, I'm surprised the caps haven't leaked at this point.
Not sure on the amps, but their SX subs from a few years back were excellent. I ha e a pair of 12's that I beat on with a JjX100.1 for 4 years. They have been in my daughter's car for the past 3 years and are still going. They are so e of the best SQ subs I've ever heard, and they will still get plenty loud if turned up. I actually would like to find another set of them and replace the 2 15's in my xterra with 4 of those 12's.
What do you mean by black plastic cap? Do you mean the thin discs of plastic that's just for cosmetics? If so, then yes. Underneath those little covers you'll see the typical stress marks that will allow it to open up if it's damaged.
You're a great mind. Thinking about these low ohm amplifiers. So i ask you does a sealed box influence "BOX RISE" in a different way than a ported enclosure? Is box rise more prominent in one vs the other?
Hi I have an old Denon DCA 800 6 channel amplifier which I purchased new in the 90s and I have just installed it recently but having a problem after using it for about 30 minutes the volume goes lower and starts to cut out any thing you can help me with would love for you to go over it if you can Many regards Peter
What's up brother, how are you? I have a small problem with an amplifier and it is that 2 of its output transistors were shorted. Trying to repair it, I found that the transistors in their serial number only have the letter H and the number 8 (H8). I want to know if there is a possibility that you can help me if you know the number of that transistor or any replacement that I can use.
@@barevids Do you know what the transistor marked H9 is and what driver IC is used? It's out of a Sundown Audio SFB5000D. I didn't think anyone was doing this mess anymore (defacing the parts).
Being proficient at soldering is a good first step. Then learn about dc and ac electricity. Then move on to basic circuits. As you gather knowledge you can understand basic principles. Then you can repair or make simple circuits and just keep going. There's a ton to learn before you get to Sam's level. It just takes time and determination. 👍
Love the vids!!!! So question: do you ever get burned out on repairing amps? Lately i have. Had a string of 4 amps that i thought i had fixed just waiting on parts. Parts come in I install and wham all 4 still not operational....spent a few hours chasing ghosts finally gave up for a few days as a break. That was 4 months ago. LoL. (My amps not any customer's.) Got any advice for dealing with burn out? LoL (Im fortunate that amp rapair isnt my only income, Im a RN as well.)
Hey man, yeah sometimes, just put them on a shelf until you're ready to look at them again. The longest I had an amp was 5 years. As time went on my skills improved and I was finally able to figure it out. You'll get there.
I think he's going to tell you no. He made a video about 5 years ago on this brand. He goes over a TI 2000.1 amp and it's poor construction quality. Maybe that 6 channel is better? IDK. It might be a perfectly fine sounding amp. It came out 5 years ago so there should be some reviews and people talking about them.
@JasonWW2000 I went back and looked at the ti repair and shit review, honestly I didn't expect the ti3 to be any different. I'm no PG fan boy just was curious I guess.....idk why I asked if I kinda knew the answer. Thanks man.
@@barevids what do you think about the old school Phoenix Gold Base C.U.B.E.? i had one you could hear a serious deeper bass. at that time I only had 2 15's and a 500 Watt Amp
The repair cost more than a new 500w sub amp.. good on you for bring us the content anyway.
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I just subscribed to your channel because Crash Test Goat introduced me to you. Nice channel.
Love your work, easy to follow, easy to learn and relaxing to watch
It seems so simple when you are doing it. Nice work and camera angles so we can see.
Ayoooo more amps from the man himself SAM glad to see another vid
Thank you. Its nice to get a visual explanation on why these brands have fallen, not just hearsay
Very nice to see when we thought something is very reliable but it is the main fault that causes destruction...
Hello. I love watching your repair videos.
I have also been through this old school car amplifiers.
I still have a few lying around at home.
I find them so useless nowadays as they put out so little watts. 5 channels I have never liked so much since weather channels give so little wattage.
They also didn't put out that many watts in the 90's, even though bass speakers often couldn't handle that many watts.
class D is the thing
Just subbed. Crash Test Goat sent me….
#GOATARMY 👍🏻
I used to repair car stereos (1988-2006-ish) and was good at it...... Anyway, I still have quite alot of old output i.c's TDA- etc. that might be of use to you if you do any head-unit repairs on older stuff, they are yours free if you want them, located Oxford OX4, I still do some repair work, but not that any more. Or if you ever need 1 for a specific job feel free to ask, I'll never bother listing them on ebay etc.
It's a shame, under new ownership, PG's quality isn't nearly as good as when they made their debut. I got the chance to hear the ZX350, M100, & ZPA 0.5. Sounded Great, and clean, with no distortion. nowadays they are just an overpriced product because of their legendary brand equity from which the founders built.
Phoenix Gold is now Phoenix Copper.
Facts@@Bassotronics
Agreed
@@Bassotronics How about Phoenix Rust
@@chuckholmes2075
Only if it’s a Marine Edition.
Hélio, need a schematic of md8000 , help me please , thanks
#GOATARMY !
u are the man sam
Great video !!! , All amps got snubber ??? I have an amp with 2 transformers push pull , but 1 bank of 3 fets are heating up , square wave present , change 494 , fets , resistors , but they still heating !!.
Change drivers?
@@barevidsi changed them , pullout de transformer , have no short , such a headache jajajajaj
My audio system m-90.4 amp just broke down when the voltages got to low one time and now the amp speaker terminals doesn't make any sound at all but the power comes and the green indicator lights up and doesn't smell burnt or show any other signs on the circuit board. Would you have any ideas 🤔
I've got a Z1000.1 in the boneyard that was given to me free 'cause it didn't work. I've changed all the power supply FETs and all of the audio output FETs. Upon powering the remote, red LED comes on, then turns blue like it works, then after about 5 seconds, goes out. Any advice? maybe voltage regulators? gate resistors? thanks in advance
Another good job bro 👍
I love this amp
Wow I remember when Phoenix Gold was THE brand to use. And priced very high.
WAS... they made a good parametric EQ back in the day but I've always found their AMPS underwhelming
First I thought I was a CX model then I realized this is their new China versions of their amplifiers. I got a set of m series that needs new caps it's just too bad you're not stateside. They all still work perfectly, I'm surprised the caps haven't leaked at this point.
Not sure on the amps, but their SX subs from a few years back were excellent. I ha e a pair of 12's that I beat on with a JjX100.1 for 4 years. They have been in my daughter's car for the past 3 years and are still going. They are so e of the best SQ subs I've ever heard, and they will still get plenty loud if turned up. I actually would like to find another set of them and replace the 2 15's in my xterra with 4 of those 12's.
Can you replace capacitors with black plastic caps on top for ones without? 6800uf 63v. I can not find anything on this.
What do you mean by black plastic cap? Do you mean the thin discs of plastic that's just for cosmetics? If so, then yes. Underneath those little covers you'll see the typical stress marks that will allow it to open up if it's damaged.
@@JasonWW2000 yep that's what I was talking about thank you sir. :)
You're a great mind. Thinking about these low ohm amplifiers.
So i ask you does a sealed box influence "BOX RISE" in a different way than a ported enclosure?
Is box rise more prominent in one vs the other?
yes, this video will help a lot: th-cam.com/video/R_QUs0SgQeA/w-d-xo.html
Always fun 🤙
Hi I have an old Denon DCA 800 6 channel amplifier which I purchased new in the 90s and I have just installed it recently but having a problem after using it for about 30 minutes the volume goes lower and starts to cut out any thing you can help me with would love for you to go over it if you can
Many regards
Peter
Hi how can I contact you to book my amp in with you?
Anyone know why the RCA on a oscilloscope is clean but the output of the amp no matter the volume is a sign wave but it's like bouncing up and down
Weird issue. My amp went into protect. It powers on without the remote wire connected but still has no output.
I had an amp do this because of a bad cap making the 494 frequency too high. Not seen the actual 494 go bad before.
thx for the knowledge drop
What's up brother, how are you? I have a small problem with an amplifier and it is that 2 of its output transistors were shorted. Trying to repair it, I found that the transistors in their serial number only have the letter H and the number 8 (H8). I want to know if there is a possibility that you can help me if you know the number of that transistor or any replacement that I can use.
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@@barevids
Do you know what the transistor marked H9 is and what driver IC is used? It's out of a Sundown Audio SFB5000D. I didn't think anyone was doing this mess anymore (defacing the parts).
After watching this I think I could replace my led power light on one of my 12 Pionner 9601 but that’s about it thanks 😂 GREAT
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Being proficient at soldering is a good first step. Then learn about dc and ac electricity. Then move on to basic circuits. As you gather knowledge you can understand basic principles. Then you can repair or make simple circuits and just keep going. There's a ton to learn before you get to Sam's level. It just takes time and determination. 👍
Love the vids!!!!
So question: do you ever get burned out on repairing amps? Lately i have. Had a string of 4 amps that i thought i had fixed just waiting on parts. Parts come in I install and wham all 4 still not operational....spent a few hours chasing ghosts finally gave up for a few days as a break. That was 4 months ago. LoL. (My amps not any customer's.)
Got any advice for dealing with burn out? LoL
(Im fortunate that amp rapair isnt my only income, Im a RN as well.)
Hey man, yeah sometimes, just put them on a shelf until you're ready to look at them again. The longest I had an amp was 5 years. As time went on my skills improved and I was finally able to figure it out. You'll get there.
@@barevids just emailed you bro
Is the Phoenix Gold Ti3-1600.6 worth a damn?
I think he's going to tell you no. He made a video about 5 years ago on this brand. He goes over a TI 2000.1 amp and it's poor construction quality.
Maybe that 6 channel is better? IDK. It might be a perfectly fine sounding amp.
It came out 5 years ago so there should be some reviews and people talking about them.
@JasonWW2000 I went back and looked at the ti repair and shit review, honestly I didn't expect the ti3 to be any different. I'm no PG fan boy just was curious I guess.....idk why I asked if I kinda knew the answer. Thanks man.
I actually need an amp repair how can i contact you and whats the prices? I love the content
You in the UK?
@@barevids no usa
@@shaunlove8591 can't help you bud sorry, lots of good techs in the states tho.
No problem appreciate it tho
Great vid,,, no sub at the end:(, lol, great explanation 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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They're approx 125.00 USD USED and as high as 180.00 USD. HOLY SHIT that seems VERY EXPENSIVE!
Pretty much plug 🔌 something that wasn't supposed to be plug there 😁...
lol that is bottom of the barrel a/b circuit from 30 years ago.
Hello frend
Hi bro i need help fixxing an amp i buned the pcb i think where could i contact you?
it's PG it's junk. why would anyone repair this trash?
Because the client wants it fixed and I want his money 😁 lol
@@barevids yeah cash talks
@@barevids what do you think about the old school Phoenix Gold Base C.U.B.E.? i had one you could hear a serious deeper bass. at that time I only had 2 15's and a 500 Watt Amp