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Hey could you look into POWERAMPER I had a beautiful XP4100 back in the day. They were a Florida company that stressed military grade builds. They failed due to poor advertising, but very high end old school equipment rarely remembered....
Hey who makes a good budget 4 channel with 150x4 or a nice 2-channel 300x2. I bought a rockville phenom open box but had send it back i think vap was going out.kept having super loud spikes in middle of song. What about orion cobalt 4500.4??its fused 3-40’s..
Beautiful amplifier Big D, and she did her numbers on the dyno too. Definitely one of the coolest things I've ever seen is the component list that came with this amp. That is the ultimate repair accessory right there. Sam @Barevids would be proud of that company for including this info for sure. Good video Big D. I've been liking the new content showing these rare amplifiers from back in the day.
Still have my A5 and A8 in boxes. Tried selling them a few times but never got any bites. Now I’m thinking they’ll be part of my next install. Gorgeous amps, and sound great too!
I totally agree with you. This is how electronic products SHOULD be sold. Nowadays the manufacturers actually go out of their way to obscure/hide/remove part numbers from the internal components, so that it is extremely difficult for the end user to get the product repaired. What the heck happened?
I could use one of those components list right now for a older Rockford Fosgate amp I'm restoring. It needs some new power and ground terminals but I can't find the type that it uses anywhere 🤦.
@@electronicengineer I'm figuring this out first hand SMH!! It's very disappointing too because from my understanding the amp is somewhat rare, it's a Rockford Fosgate Power 750x4. The amp works great but the positive and negative terminals have become loose and are worn out so I'm trying to replace them.
@@jeremybreeden4228 I wish that I could help you out Jeremy, however I only service ZED/HiFonics (basically all the vintage Stephen Mantz) designed and manufactured class AB amplifiers. I do know for a fact that Mr. Williston, our host here, has access to a few car audio amplifier repair people, for example Shawn King, which may be able to steer you in the correct direction, to get the positive and negative terminals which you require for your RF amplifier. Good luck to you. Fred
@@electronicengineer Thank you very much!! This information is very helpful, I will try getting in contact with MR. Williston to see if he has any suggestions.
DLS had me at Burr-Brown on the parts list💘. Congratulations on finding this new in box gem! As always thank you for all of your efforts. ...A/B RULES!!!
Congratulations you have tested one of best subwoofer amp ever. Well known amp here in Europe. Hope US sq heads will like it like we do :) Also, its looks similar to Genesis because both amps was designed by Gordon Taylor as result of Genesis and DLS co-operation.
Gordon Taylor was the UK distributor for DLS and DLS distributed his Genesis amps in their markets. The ultimate series amps looked visually identical to the Genesis series 3, which resulted in Gordon and Genesis cutting ties with DLS for copying the look. He had nothing to do with the internals, but later was involved with the design of the DLS CC amps.
Very impressive amp for the time. A little surprised it only handles a max of 2 volts input signal but, that isn't a deal-breaker. I've heard lots of good things about DLS over the years but have never had the opportunity to listen to one in a system. Excellent review & dyno video as always Dereck. 👍👍
I’d really like to see this recapped and brought back to its original glory. That’s really impressive for 18 years old, especially since that was the era when caps were having problems industry wide. That’s a super cool old amp!
When I was (much) younger and into car audio, Class A or A/B amps were mainly all there was. In the last few years as I've come back to it, Class D is all the go. Interesting how things change but the old days weren't so bad after all. Love your work Big D.
Those old school , all class A/B systems sounded so good !! I honestly don't care too much for the new school audio , but its what I'm stuck with . Can't afford to buy the OG equipment lol but that's OK 💪
@@NBSV1 exactly. My ears are sensitive to sound , so I can Really tell the difference between class a/b and D 😡🤬🙃 If I had known this was the way car audio was heading , I definitely would've held on to my old equipment 💯👍
These were very popular amps in the early and mid-2000's over in Scandinavia. Definitely a more costly option, but DLS was known for their good SQ. I have faint memories of some online retailers still stocking these as late as 2015
I reallyove that quad box, wish they made that box loaded with the Q class subs, though I know it would be very pricey. Would love to see you putting 4 of those in that box for a video....
It's actually Gordon Taylor aka "The amp doctor", and the mastermind and founder of Genesis, who also initially stod behind the design of all DLS's amps. Genesis was formed in 1991 and began selling amplifiers in the UK in that year. In 1993 they were approached by DLS to distribute Genesis amplifiers in Sweden. As time went by DLS requested distribution of Genesis amplifiers in other markets alongside their speakers, and this was implemented successfully. The Series 1 & Series 2 amplifiers were dual branded as DLS Genesis for export to give both brands recognition in the marketplace. In 1997 Series 3 was released and this was branded purely as Genesis, as the dual branding had created confusion in many markets. At CES 2001 DLS showed a line of amplifiers VISUALLY similar to the Genesis Series 3. In February 2001 Genesis dismissed DLS as their international distributor and the two companies went their separate ways. All Genesis amplifiers are designed in England by the founder Gordon Taylor, and are hand built at the Genesis factory in Southend, England. The DLS A series amplifiers are designed and built in the Far East from specifications laid out by DLS. Early versions had the names of the Chinese designers on the top copper print, however this was removed in subsequent versions. The external similarity is all that is in common between these amplifiers and the Series 3 from Genesis. Internally they have nothing in common, as removing the bottom covers will reveal. The A series amplifiers are also marketed by Phass, a Japanese brand. It isn’t the first time Genesis have been copied, Poweramper made a particularly nasty knockoff of the Series 2 amplifiers in the mid ‘90’s. After some legal settlements, between Gordon Taylor and DLS, Gordon Taylor is now back again with DLS. And their latest collaboration is the DLS "Signature Series" consisting of three amps(two class A-B, two and four channels, and one class D mono block).
I've had an Ultimate iridium 12" on my shelf for a few years. Not sure what I'll ever do with it. DLS made some nice gear. Their new class D doesn't look half bad either.
Great video, and a beautiful amplifier indeed. Always wanted some of there products, but the old wallet wasn't fat enough lol. But, I did have quite a few Audio Art products back in the day, and loved every bit of it.
I bought mine back in the time when it came out. I have owned E36 from Hartge and was preparing epic 11 channel active SQ setup for it. Bought kick panels for two midd basses per door. Have tested different drivers and made best sounding combination for me. No cross overs. Have had it at home hooked up on Optima Yellow Top and power supply. Sub for SQ was Aliante 12LTD. For fun second option was SPL 15”. Back then that amp and that sub was winning all SQ tests. Then I have crashed my car and never ever used any of it. All in boxes standing around for 20 years. Looked once at Aliante 12 LTD subs and seen the go now for thousands of Euro second hand. Very rare stuff. Makes me want to build it in somewhere. Well after that car I was getting cars that have had very good factory audio and were to nice to cut holes in it. BTW here in The Netherlands I have paid 1000 Euro after the discount for my DLS A6. Swedish amp that costed twice as much in the Europe than in the USA??? Sweden is in Europe WTF? BTW Amazon delivering two 12V PSU units today. I will be able to power up my old stuff at home once again :)
I have a pair of DLS 8" coaxials with silk dome tweets and they sound really good. They used to be in my Infiniti G35's doors but now are in speaker boxes in my garage. Still bump them errday.
I used to work for a shop that sold these back in the day and I can totally agree with the excellent sound quality these made. Too bad I can't get my hands on any of them nowadays
Back in 2005, I had a friend who had a full DLS system in his car. It sounded extremely good. I was going to put some in my Lotus, but decided it would be money wasted since I liked listening to the car - and it was loud as hell (107.8 dBA at WOT)!
Big D, you got droolers out here over this sweetheart amp. Their eyes are pea green with envy! This one of those to die for amps. I kid you not. This is in the Soundstream class of amps. It’s a compliment hello! Congrats, what a find! Can we say jealous? Duh, and not the only one. Cheers guy!
got one for 10 euro, a6, had in my car for years, very good quality for 10 euro, now these are collector gems and i still have my dls a6 in the garage !!
Fairly certain these amps were designed (or lineage dates back to) David Yeh of AudioArt/DavidArt etc. He designed amps for a few high end Japanese companies as well, Phass comes to mind. His AA creations were beautifully designed absolutely fantastic especially the HC series. His top DavidArt amps were even better (SQ and power) than the AA HC's. Unfortunately, they never really made it to market because production costs were too high in Taiwan as everybody was going to China and doing Class D. He also designed a pair of tubies: an amp and a preamp. Would consider those two pieces top 10 holy grail of their class.
DLS made some fine equipment back in the days! Their police scanners DLS 160 and 200c where definitely the ones to have here in Sweden. Sadly police and rescue services changed to a new system just a few years ago and scanners became useless.
I almost bought an Audio Art back in the day. They were beautiful. This amp looks really nice. What amps exude this type of quality today in person? Stereo Integrity? Any others? Great video. Thank you for what you do.
i was given 2 DLS amps few years back a 2k mono and a 2 channel they sounded great it wasn't til i went to a car meet that a guy said he would buy them at any cost sold the pair for £375 think i may of made a mistake lol
Awesome build quality. Big D would you have Car Audio Directory or any details for late 90's PPI Powerclass Pro 650 6 channel? Unbelievable PPI sound quality
Yep. Audio Art amps. Was probably my biggest regret I had. Being young and dumb. Not knowing what gold I had. Had the 100 and the 50 on my system and traded them for some amps that was nothing on audio art level.
Testning accessories! I would really find it interesting to see what a eg. 1Farad power cap does to the power output! Also what difference cable area does! Thanks for a great channel. Leo, Sweden
So the man behind the Genesis amp is also behind the dls amps (DLS Genesis) . Gordon Taylor. This was in the late 90’s if I remember right. Not sure if he was involved in the A-series.
A little odd: the materials sheet on the left showed 2N6488/6491 output transistors but the one on the right said TIP35C/36C and those are what’s in the amp (evidenced by the pin spacing in your flyover view).
I have the new DLS signature S2 and S4 amplifiers and DLS Soundcase 3 in an active 3-way system in my 66 Impala and it sounds amazing Also I think DLS made those Genesis amplifiers, in Sweden they where called DLS Genesis or Genesis by DLS back in 2000
DAWID KONIARSKI one of the three original co-founders of DLS started his own company called Xcelsus audio which specialises in high end car audio,you should try to get a hand on any of their subwoofer sq amps and speakers you ,you will not be deceived by their quality
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Hey could you look into POWERAMPER I had a beautiful XP4100 back in the day. They were a Florida company that stressed military grade builds. They failed due to poor advertising, but very high end old school equipment rarely remembered....
Hey who makes a good budget 4 channel with 150x4 or a nice 2-channel 300x2.
I bought a rockville phenom open box but had send it back i think vap was going out.kept having super loud spikes in middle of song.
What about orion cobalt 4500.4??its fused 3-40’s..
That's a work of electronic art right there.
It sure is. In my opinion it has "class".
Beautiful amplifier Big D, and she did her numbers on the dyno too. Definitely one of the coolest things I've ever seen is the component list that came with this amp. That is the ultimate repair accessory right there. Sam @Barevids would be proud of that company for including this info for sure. Good video Big D. I've been liking the new content showing these rare amplifiers from back in the day.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
The documentation with these just speaks volumes about the quality of the product.
Still have my A5 and A8 in boxes. Tried selling them a few times but never got any bites. Now I’m thinking they’ll be part of my next install. Gorgeous amps, and sound great too!
Awesome 👏
Don't sell em , you'll regret man !! 💪😇🙏
Nice to see a real manual, instead of just a quick-start.. Pamphlet!
Excellent! I also like the component list for easy replacement during
servicing.
I totally agree with you. This is how electronic products SHOULD be sold. Nowadays the manufacturers actually go out of their way to obscure/hide/remove part numbers from the internal components, so that it is extremely difficult for the end user to get the product repaired. What the heck happened?
I could use one of those components list right now for a older Rockford Fosgate amp I'm restoring. It needs some new power and ground terminals but I can't find the type that it uses anywhere 🤦.
@@electronicengineer I'm figuring this out first hand SMH!! It's very disappointing too because from my understanding the amp is somewhat rare, it's a Rockford Fosgate Power 750x4. The amp works great but the positive and negative terminals have become loose and are worn out so I'm trying to replace them.
@@jeremybreeden4228 I wish that I could help you out Jeremy, however I only service ZED/HiFonics (basically all the vintage Stephen Mantz) designed and manufactured class AB amplifiers. I do know for a fact that Mr. Williston, our host here, has access to a few car audio amplifier repair people, for example Shawn King, which may be able to steer you in the correct direction, to get the positive and negative terminals which you require for your RF amplifier. Good luck to you. Fred
@@electronicengineer Thank you very much!! This information is very helpful, I will try getting in contact with MR. Williston to see if he has any suggestions.
DLS had me at Burr-Brown on the parts list💘.
Congratulations on finding this new in box gem!
As always thank you for all of your efforts.
...A/B RULES!!!
Yes and the A6 mono is the only one without them most likely due to it being a bass amp and not full range like all the other models
Congratulations you have tested one of best subwoofer amp ever. Well known amp here in Europe. Hope US sq heads will like it like we do :) Also, its looks similar to Genesis because both amps was designed by Gordon Taylor as result of Genesis and DLS co-operation.
I stand to be corrected but I believe that this amplifier was designed by David Yeh of Davidart/Audioart, this was post Genesis/Gordon Taylor.
Biased much?
@@michaelanderson2710 This is what I was told as well by David Yeh
@@michaelanderson2710 Interesting, need to educate myself on this subject then.
Gordon Taylor was the UK distributor for DLS and DLS distributed his Genesis amps in their markets. The ultimate series amps looked visually identical to the Genesis series 3, which resulted in Gordon and Genesis cutting ties with DLS for copying the look. He had nothing to do with the internals, but later was involved with the design of the DLS CC amps.
that parts list included is a really nice touch
Agreed!
I own an a5 the big five... For sure the sweetest warmest sound I've heard after McIntosh amps
Very impressive amp for the time. A little surprised it only handles a max of 2 volts input signal but, that isn't a deal-breaker.
I've heard lots of good things about DLS over the years but have never had the opportunity to listen to one in a system.
Excellent review & dyno video as always Dereck. 👍👍
It looks like up to 7 volts
Old school gem !! Beautiful amp!
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Who remembers A/D/S audio ?? Man I miss those days . Crisp and clean sounds 👌 🤩🙏
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I’d really like to see this recapped and brought back to its original glory. That’s really impressive for 18 years old, especially since that was the era when caps were having problems industry wide. That’s a super cool old amp!
When I was (much) younger and into car audio, Class A or A/B amps were mainly all there was. In the last few years as I've come back to it, Class D is all the go. Interesting how things change but the old days weren't so bad after all. Love your work Big D.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Class D tends to be cheaper to produce and more able to output higher power efficiently. Generally at the cost of sound quality.
Those old school , all class A/B systems sounded so good !!
I honestly don't care too much for the new school audio , but its what I'm stuck with . Can't afford to buy the OG equipment lol but that's OK 💪
@@NBSV1 exactly. My ears are sensitive to sound , so I can Really tell the difference between class a/b and D 😡🤬🙃
If I had known this was the way car audio was heading , I definitely would've held on to my old equipment 💯👍
@@HighVybeTribe Is Hi Res certified Class A or A/B?
Hell yes DLS from Sweden!
Geee that is an impressive bit of kit, and the included paper work is awesome.
What a beautiful piece of audio engineering
Had the DLS A2 paired with Focal Tweeters, and wow that sound good
These were very popular amps in the early and mid-2000's over in Scandinavia. Definitely a more costly option, but DLS was known for their good SQ.
I have faint memories of some online retailers still stocking these as late as 2015
I reallyove that quad box, wish they made that box loaded with the Q class subs, though I know it would be very pricey.
Would love to see you putting 4 of those in that box for a video....
It's actually Gordon Taylor aka "The amp doctor", and the mastermind and founder of Genesis, who also initially stod behind the design of all DLS's amps.
Genesis was formed in 1991 and began selling amplifiers in the UK in that year. In 1993 they were approached by DLS to distribute Genesis amplifiers in Sweden. As time went by DLS requested distribution of Genesis amplifiers in other markets alongside their speakers, and this was implemented successfully.
The Series 1 & Series 2 amplifiers were dual branded as DLS Genesis for export to give both brands recognition in the marketplace.
In 1997 Series 3 was released and this was branded purely as Genesis, as the dual branding had created confusion in many markets.
At CES 2001 DLS showed a line of amplifiers VISUALLY similar to the Genesis Series 3. In February 2001 Genesis dismissed DLS as their international distributor and the two companies went their separate ways.
All Genesis amplifiers are designed in England by the founder Gordon Taylor, and are hand built at the Genesis factory in Southend, England.
The DLS A series amplifiers are designed and built in the Far East from specifications laid out by DLS. Early versions had the names of the Chinese designers on the top copper print, however this was removed in subsequent versions.
The external similarity is all that is in common between these amplifiers and the Series 3 from Genesis. Internally they have nothing in common, as removing the bottom covers will reveal.
The A series amplifiers are also marketed by Phass, a Japanese brand.
It isn’t the first time Genesis have been copied, Poweramper made a particularly nasty knockoff of the Series 2 amplifiers in the mid ‘90’s.
After some legal settlements, between Gordon Taylor and DLS, Gordon Taylor is now back again with DLS. And their latest collaboration is the DLS "Signature Series" consisting of three amps(two class A-B, two and four channels, and one class D mono block).
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Wow...now THAT'S pretty damn cool👍
Wow, what a beautiful amplifier, thanks Big D🤙
Wow the info that comes with that bad boy alone is worth a buy. This was a excellent find!
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Very nice amplifier!! Thanks again big D, another wonderful video.
20yrs old and still making better than rated power. What an amp
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Hey man my top Amp was ppi Kathy art. Best amps I've ever owned. The a404 was awesome.
Great video and a true audio work of art
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So nice to see quality again. 😎👍👍
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I've had an Ultimate iridium 12" on my shelf for a few years. Not sure what I'll ever do with it. DLS made some nice gear. Their new class D doesn't look half bad either.
Great video, and a beautiful amplifier indeed. Always wanted some of there products, but the old wallet wasn't fat enough lol. But, I did have quite a few Audio Art products back in the day, and loved every bit of it.
I bought mine back in the time when it came out. I have owned E36 from Hartge and was preparing epic 11 channel active SQ setup for it. Bought kick panels for two midd basses per door. Have tested different drivers and made best sounding combination for me. No cross overs. Have had it at home hooked up on Optima Yellow Top and power supply. Sub for SQ was Aliante 12LTD. For fun second option was SPL 15”. Back then that amp and that sub was winning all SQ tests. Then I have crashed my car and never ever used any of it. All in boxes standing around for 20 years. Looked once at Aliante 12 LTD subs and seen the go now for thousands of Euro second hand. Very rare stuff. Makes me want to build it in somewhere. Well after that car I was getting cars that have had very good factory audio and were to nice to cut holes in it. BTW here in The Netherlands I have paid 1000 Euro after the discount for my DLS A6. Swedish amp that costed twice as much in the Europe than in the USA??? Sweden is in Europe WTF?
BTW Amazon delivering two 12V PSU units today. I will be able to power up my old stuff at home once again :)
I have a pair of DLS 8" coaxials with silk dome tweets and they sound really good. They used to be in my Infiniti G35's doors but now are in speaker boxes in my garage. Still bump them errday.
I used to work for a shop that sold these back in the day and I can totally agree with the excellent sound quality these made. Too bad I can't get my hands on any of them nowadays
I heard soo much good stuff about audio art. My friend had a small amp it sounded soo clean. I never had the privilege to own one.
Back in 2005, I had a friend who had a full DLS system in his car. It sounded extremely good. I was going to put some in my Lotus, but decided it would be money wasted since I liked listening to the car - and it was loud as hell (107.8 dBA at WOT)!
Also reminds me of Coustic-designs reference Amplifiers as well, especially the internals.
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That one is a forever keeper Big!
Gorgeous piece of engineering .
Top quality inside and out. Very nice.
I really like the design of that amp. The flush gold dials on the brushed aluminum is sharp. Good amp
It definitely exudes high quality from the looks to the feel as well
Never seen one of those That's like combining audio art and soundstream 👍😊
Yeah boi
Big D, you got droolers out here over this sweetheart amp. Their eyes are pea green with envy! This one of those to die for amps. I kid you not. This is in the Soundstream class of amps. It’s a compliment hello! Congrats, what a find! Can we say jealous? Duh, and not the only one. Cheers guy!
got one for 10 euro, a6, had in my car for years, very good quality for 10 euro, now these are collector gems and i still have my dls a6 in the garage !!
my friend also got a a6 and a8. insane sound from these amps.
but i want the bass remote, those are rare !!
Now i got 3
A 90's basshead will immediately recognize that song! Feel The Bass III. 😎
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Awsome ! That's the one i asked for some time ago, great !
Awesome Video! Wish you did more 8 ohm tests though, Hope for more of that in the future!
I run 2 A 7's in my summer toy ...87 cutlass .It sounds REALLY nice :)
I’m so happy to see something else than jp amps for once
JP amps have been 3 of my last 10 vids? I do have several low cost models coming up from other mfg’s
Beautiful amp and good show
WENT BACK IN THE DAY AMP
Had me tuned in with "this jewel".
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Fairly certain these amps were designed (or lineage dates back to) David Yeh of AudioArt/DavidArt etc. He designed amps for a few high end Japanese companies as well, Phass comes to mind. His AA creations were beautifully designed absolutely fantastic especially the HC series. His top DavidArt amps were even better (SQ and power) than the AA HC's. Unfortunately, they never really made it to market because production costs were too high in Taiwan as everybody was going to China and doing Class D. He also designed a pair of tubies: an amp and a preamp. Would consider those two pieces top 10 holy grail of their class.
Yea David is the one who suggested the DLS Ultimate A series to me since I expressed my love for the AA 100HC
DLS made some fine equipment back in the days! Their police scanners DLS 160 and 200c where definitely the ones to have here in Sweden.
Sadly police and rescue services changed to a new system just a few years ago and scanners became useless.
I almost bought an Audio Art back in the day. They were beautiful. This amp looks really nice. What amps exude this type of quality today in person? Stereo Integrity? Any others? Great video. Thank you for what you do.
i was given 2 DLS amps few years back a 2k mono and a 2 channel they sounded great it wasn't til i went to a car meet that a guy said he would buy them at any cost sold the pair for £375 think i may of made a mistake lol
Not sure if I've ever listened to a high power A/B subwoofer amp. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome build quality. Big D would you have Car Audio Directory or any details for late 90's PPI Powerclass Pro 650 6 channel? Unbelievable PPI sound quality
Once had a dls ca-40
4 channel amp, lasted over 10 years , payed about 500 euro for it many years ago
Great brand
The beast number showing up...wtf!😵💫😵💫😵💫God bless u
What a beautiful amp tho. I kinda wish there were more quad boxes like that
Me too 👍
Yep. Audio Art amps. Was probably my biggest regret I had. Being young and dumb. Not knowing what gold I had. Had the 100 and the 50 on my system and traded them for some amps that was nothing on audio art level.
Ouh yeah... this amp is really beautiful and powerful, of course....
Nice one... bling bling and boom... who needs more?
Great work as always💪🤓👍
I ran an A5 for a while. Beautiful amp. Still got the guts pics :)
I have one as well along with the A3 👌
Great video 👍
Excellent efficiency for the age and amp type!
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Wow this Amplifier is Amazing Great video sir keep up the good work 👍 👍 🙏
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Wow, that's a beauty.
Dls is quality all the way, still going strong.
Love your videos
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Does DLS still sell in the USA? I bought a set of components back in 2011, but I haven't been able to find any of their products recently.
Testning accessories! I would really find it interesting to see what a eg. 1Farad power cap does to the power output! Also what difference cable area does! Thanks for a great channel. Leo, Sweden
Work of art 🤙
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Hey man what amp would you recommend for two JL audio 12 inch tw3 shallow mount subs?
So the man behind the Genesis amp is also behind the dls amps (DLS Genesis)
. Gordon Taylor. This was in the late 90’s if I remember right. Not sure if he was involved in the A-series.
These were David Yeh designs for the internals. Not sure about the heat sink
Straight up sexy amp!! Everytime I ever see one of these amps, oddly they remind me of Critical Mass.
A little odd: the materials sheet on the left showed 2N6488/6491 output transistors but the one on the right said TIP35C/36C and those are what’s in the amp (evidenced by the pin spacing in your flyover view).
I have the new DLS signature S2 and S4 amplifiers and DLS Soundcase 3 in an active 3-way system in my 66 Impala and it sounds amazing
Also I think DLS made those Genesis amplifiers, in Sweden they where called DLS Genesis or Genesis by DLS back in 2000
DAWID KONIARSKI one of the three original co-founders of DLS started his own company called Xcelsus audio which specialises in high end car audio,you should try to get a hand on any of their subwoofer sq amps and speakers you ,you will not be deceived by their quality
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This is very accurate and David Yeh (A6 designer) also has input on finalizing these as well as far as I know.
That thing gives off the Soundstream 10.0 and Reference series amps from 1998 vibes.
Yeah kinda does!
i was thinking about picking up an alpine x-a90m. this amp has similiar output ratings so in considering it. what one would you recommend?
Very, very nice amp. That one is just a beautiful amp inside and out. WTH 13.8v?
I love Dls. I have lot of Dls Amps. Ca20 ca23 cad11 cad16. And my favorite Ra10 only 780watt att 1ohm. Class AB. Love that amp...
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Stupid question but What is the difference in dynamic vs certified? Can/or do we use either or? Kinda confused what’s the difference.
Love class AB Amplification on subs. Would you be able to do the P1000x2 next
Beautiful
I Had this amp in my Car together with a JL 12w6 . It was a fantastic Combo. Dont give this amp away.
Supp BigD ever heard about Pyramid gold series amplifiers ?
Big D!
What do you think about testing some NVX brand amps and subs or components?
Just curious how they stack up
Check @HiFiVega as he’s tested several
@@wal I will, thanks for sharing
the phase adjustment from the bass knob console thing is handy!
deciding the phase from the back of the trunk is just not working lol
Never seen another like this
those knobs are super rare, got 2 a6`s but no remote... i want it so bad !!
Who is Hex and why does he have Allen’s keys?
What tha Hex?
Hex keys are for making curses. Or maybe they just open the witch's supply closet
Such a classy amp.
She’s a beaut!
Can we get some sound deadening for the garage doors ?
Let's see you test a cerwin Vega stroker pro series amplifier
The Heat sink Looks very similar to the Genesis amplifiers, but the insides look alot different...
Please do any diamond audio d5 or d6.....thanks again 🙏
Do a blind listening test between this amp and a bass smart.
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You da man!!