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by Virtue
Mon May 23, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Landmark personal memories in car audio
Replies: 14
Views: 8233

Re: Landmark personal memories in car audio

mine was a Saab show car with a Frank amp n stein and a son of like 6 15" strokers than I met the guy and our team him 6 15" dr crank comps. that car was so heavy with item he kept damaging transmissions as the car was a saab turbo Dude! That was me and my car! I went through 4 transmissi...
by Virtue
Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: MS-2125 vs the MS-2250
Replies: 3
Views: 3780

MS-2125 vs the MS-2250

So, there was a recent dyno amp test and well, I am disappointed with the Ms-2125 tests (especially at 2 ohms mono), while the MS-2250 is insane (especially at 2 ohms mono)! I competed way back in 97 and I had (4) MS-2125 and I did well, (thinking my amps were making power at 2 ohms mono, nope) but,...
by Virtue
Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Can't beat the "buying a camera" post, but I'll try...lol
Replies: 1
Views: 8381

Can't beat the "buying a camera" post, but I'll try...lol

Slam Jam 1996! Saab 900 Turbo (4 door), (8) 15 inch Dr.Crankentsein's, (1) Fankampenstein, (1) Son of Frankampenstein, (2) MS 2125's
by Virtue
Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: This past summer
Replies: 2
Views: 6344

This past summer

I just happen to be at the right place at the right time... My 1975 VW Beetle became part of a photo shoot! Downtown Calgary.
by Virtue
Thu Dec 31, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.

I understand everyone's comments. To explain, you know those black, thin, cheap RCA cables that come with electronics. Well, install them on your sound system. Now listen to a detailed song over and over so that you know the sound really well. Now, put an expensive set of RCA's on. Now listen to tha...
by Virtue
Mon Dec 07, 2015 3:09 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.

It's a shame knowledgeable people make negative and opinionated comments about a topic/subject they know nothing of... Has anyone ever heard these non op-amp components side by side with even a Burr Brown op-amp replacement? No. So why speak on a subject they know nothing of??? I specifically said t...
by Virtue
Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.

hahaha, I knew I would cause a discussion on this topic. It is difficult to explain sound if no one has heard the difference between a cheap amp and an expensive amp. How can I explain 'the leading edge of music'? How can I explain depth and sound stage? Coloration? One has to have heard it first, t...
by Virtue
Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.

Hey Eric, why not copy and paste your comments to an email to Burson Audio. I would love to see their response... It's a shame how there is such a strong opinion here, based on no actual listening experience... An Op-amp cannot 'create' sound. It can only 'reproduce' it. If it cannot reproduce it pr...
by Virtue
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:34 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.

Chip opamps are good for what they are designed for. They are cheap and they amplify sound in a very small package. For the purest, one wants to hear the sound as to how it was truly recorded. Regular chip opamps are not able to reproduce accurate sound. These new transistor replacement opamps are a...
by Virtue
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.

knightrider358 wrote:Holly Molly....$130 for one.....

Was contemplating geting them for an m100 for front stage but DAYUM!!!!!!!

Hahaha, they are expensive. But that price is for 2, dual op amps. Otherwise it is $70 of one...
by Virtue
Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to mke PG amps sound better.

Without any experience in replacing op amps, a few comments come to mind. First of all, op-amps are not digital. They are analog devices packed into a small space. I am also under the impression op-amps limit sound quality somewhat. But the biggest limitation in sound quality are most recordings th...
by Virtue
Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Re: Here's how to mke PG amps sound better.

Yes, I did a A-B test side by side. Both on my M50's and my MS 275's. There is a large difference. I wanted to do my ZPA crossover but, there are a lot of opamps in there... I also have modified my house CD player. Even more of a difference. But no sense doing an amp used for playing subwoofers. You...
by Virtue
Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Here's how to make PG amps sound better.
Replies: 62
Views: 27051

Here's how to make PG amps sound better.

I have spent thousands of dollars on high end film capacitors and such improvements and this is what I found out. If you are all about SQ, this will make you smile in amazement. Many have older PG amps like the MS series and M series. Both amps use opamps. Some have even bought Burr Brown replacemen...
by Virtue
Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Are you ready...
Replies: 1
Views: 2021

Are you ready...

Had to share.
by Virtue
Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 9153

Re: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circui

I did correct those two resistors. This is crazy. I looked at your photo and noticed that a number of resistors have orange in them. The ones I installed have none... I was confused. So I checked the resistors I bought... And look what is wrong. All the 10k I bought were actually 1k, so I have a bun...
by Virtue
Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 9153

Re: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circui

Thanks Tricky, I got the old girl going! I just wish it had more power... Kind of gutless...
by Virtue
Mon Aug 03, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 9153

Re: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circui

Hi Tricky, thanks for the picture. If it is possible, could you get a picture of the left OP amp area. I cannot make out the resistor colors. (shown by my picture)
Thanks!
by Virtue
Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 9153

Re: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circui

Just to restate my original comment. I have a burnt out M50 that has all the parts to be put on to the M25. I have spent a lot of money getting the M25 and I can't spend any more... So I am hoping someone has a M25 and can take a beautiful, clear, up close picture of the pre amp section. Located whe...
by Virtue
Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 9153

Re: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circui

Great that helps me with the power supply part. Are there any photos out there for the preamp part of this ( front left corner under the speaker terminal)? And yes, this came out of a route 66. I am just using this for a center channel amp. Thanks for everyone's help so far!
by Virtue
Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 9153

Re: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circui

I am missing these parts. It is version II. I would like to know what these parts are first before I buy a new board... thanks!
by Virtue
Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit
Replies: 21
Views: 9153

Looking for M25 schematic and close up picture of circuit

Hi, I am looking for the schematic of the M25 amp and a very good picture of the circuit board, concentrating in the area of the speaker terminals. I got an amp that has a lot of parts missing and I am wanting to transfer parts from a blown M50 to the M25.
Thanks you so much!
by Virtue
Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: how to and how not to build a rectifier
Replies: 6
Views: 5318

Re: how to and how not to build a rectifier

Holy Crap that was funny!!! Thanks for the laugh!!!
by Virtue
Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: running 4 batteries and a POWERGRID???
Replies: 23
Views: 8766

Re: running 4 batteries and a POWERGRID???

My explanation was because of the system that he has. He has a lot of current draw and he does not have a HO alternator. Once he exceeds the current output of his alternator, the vehicle's voltage will drop to battery voltage. If anyone has ever put a moderate stereo on a fully charged battery, one ...
by Virtue
Tue Mar 03, 2015 6:39 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: running 4 batteries and a POWERGRID???
Replies: 23
Views: 8766

Re: running 4 batteries and a POWERGRID???

Wow, didn't realize people did not know the reason for running extra batteries... Like I said before, once a stereo pulls more than the output of an alternator and the vehicle's electrical system, the stereo strictly works off of the battery reserve. If one cannot buy a HO alternator, batteries are ...
by Virtue
Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Car Audio
Topic: Audison thesis or PG elite?
Replies: 6
Views: 4999

Re: Audison thesis or PG elite?

Plain and simple, look at the circuit board on each amp and look for Op-amps. If they have them and it is going through the signal, the sound will be degraded. ZPA amps do not use Op-amps, so, you will have the purist of sound. If Elite amps use Op-amps then, ZPA will sound better. Where the sound g...