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Ride Da Fire
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I think I found my new AMP

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I was going to install my RF R500.1 but after searching on ebay I found a Phoenix Gold RSd1200.1 Class D Mono Car Amplifier/Amp for $244. I think this is a good deal for a big amp but I need to get some info from you guys first before purchase it. I remember PG amp used to be very expensive when I was in high school and now a big amp like that cost only $244, is it a brand new amp or rebuilt amp? fake PG amp? maybe?
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Post by ttocs »

I can promise it is not NIB....... Did you have pics to see it first?
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only 1 pix, that's kinda scary
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post a link and let see what ya got!
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well it says they have a 30 day return policy...and it also says brand new! so buy it and if it doesn't hold up to your standards send it back...and get your money back! http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Gold-RSd-12 ... 43a02a9b39
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Post by ttocs »

oh sorry, I am not up to date on that stuff I lost track after zx. That probabl is a new amp and now you just have to hope that it was not part of the early production run that had the cold solder problems.

did anyone notice that sonic advertises on the bottom that they are an authorized internet dealer?
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money-b wrote:well it says they have a 30 day return policy...and it also says brand new! so buy it and if it doesn't hold up to your standards send it back...and get your money back! http://cgi.ebay.com/Phoenix-Gold-RSd-12 ... 43a02a9b39

Yes, this is the one I was talking about. The old ZX500 cost more than this one and that had me think. I probably going to stop by the dealer and see if they have one on display, i want to hear it before make a final decision.
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the zx has better cross over options I think but I do not know that you will be able to hear the difference..
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The RSd amps is just a few generation newer than the zx. Both were top of the line PG amps. The RSd is just the younger brother, with some upgrades ;)

The zx500 is a powerful amp as well, but either way you go you probably won't be sorry.

Also, sonic was an old internet authorized dealer, back in the Rondin days I believe. You probably won't find these at any brick and mortar store either, since they were release in 2008, and PG just released new stuff, so I doubt that you will be able to find one on the shelf to listen too. I believe stryker has 2 of these in his install and really likes them...
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Post by dBincognito »

I have heard both amps in one setup before. If I was in need of a bass amp, I would go for the 1200.1....it destroys the zx500 power wise. If I wanted a bass amp to match a zx450, I would get a zx500.
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Post by Ride Da Fire »

well I've made a final decision to sell my RF R500.1. I'll get a PG RDS 1200.1
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you'll never live to regret it!
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Post by ttocs »

untill you need a new alt.......

a great amp for sure.
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Post by Ride Da Fire »

ttocs wrote:untill you need a new alt.......

a great amp for sure.
Oh dang it, this question sound stupid but would a new alternator fry my electronic stuffs in my car since it put out higher amp/voltage? So I need to upgrade battery and alternator right?
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no, you amp can kill a factory alt/battery if it is cranked for too long, too high.... Take it easy and you should be fine.
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Post by Ride Da Fire »

thanks guys, I'm excited. This will be my first time own a brand new phoenix gold and a real sound system. I had audio system in my car before but I don't know anything about wire gauge and lot of stuffs until i join this forum and some other car audio forum. I had a boss amp and jensen speakers when i was in high school and thought i had a bad a&& system :)

My PG RSd will be here in about 5 business days from Sonic Electronix.
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