cc_audio Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) I just purchased a DD Z1 amp first generation, that has been repaired before breaking by Ohio center for amp repair. What kind of reliablity can I expect from their work? I have reciept as proof of repair work and what Scott at Ohio amp repair replaced. I will post pics once it arrives if there's any interest. I paid $575, it is in mint condition (missing two speaker terminal screws). He had two and he was selling because he got two Cactus 7kw to replace to run his two 12" DD Z woofers. He sent pics as proof. He might even be on this forum, not sure though. All I want to know is how reliable this amp will be. Can I really expect 5000W+ plus without it going into protect? Will have an MLA module shortly for 15-15.5 volts. Edited April 28, 2009 by cc_audio Quote It's all gone! The Celica Build Feedback If I buy something from you, DO NOT USE FEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx24xx Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 That amp isn't know for reliability, sadly. I suggest you don't run it under 1 ohm and keep the gains down. Quote lP lR O Jl lE C T - C G 6 DD 9512G - DD M2A - DDA W - DD S4A - ALPINE W505 - IMPRINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reestblazer Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 x2. I know many friends up here in MD that are DD reps and they go through them like candy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_audio Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Could you be specific on what the problems were with these amps? Was it one recurring problem that needed to be fixed because the amp did have something replaced. Output drive I think but not sure. Its a gorgous amp and i can't imagine too many other problems since the Z1 and Z1a have the same board. You guys are scaring me here. Give me some more details about problems since the amp is already on the way. Quote It's all gone! The Celica Build Feedback If I buy something from you, DO NOT USE FEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplPhreak Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Worst and least reliable amp DD makes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh_45 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 the DD Z1 was known to blow daily the Z1A is the reliable daily one they improved Quote R.I.P! (Nov-29-2009) 92 explorer - 4 Atomic Apxx 15s duel .7s - 4rth order bandpass wall -4 powerbass XA-3000D's - 16 8volt batts wired to 16 volts - (9+/9-) runs 0gauge - 152.3 Db @ 29hz BUILD LOG current build 97 chevy lumina4 - 1 Atomic Apx 18 - 6 cube slot port trunk sealed off - 1 powerbass XA-3000D - 2 optima G31s in spare tire18 1 run 1/0 lumina build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_audio Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 You're breakin my balls guys! Haha I thought I got a good deal. Lets hope I didn't shoot myself in the foot. Quote It's all gone! The Celica Build Feedback If I buy something from you, DO NOT USE FEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_audio Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 It arrived. Thought I'd throw some pictures of the amp and the repair reciept. Also, what I plan to do to it. The driver board was repaired. Was that the only problem with these amps? Gonna add some plexi to show off these beautiful internals. Got his for $3 on ebay brand new. Should keep the amp ice cold for me. Quote It's all gone! The Celica Build Feedback If I buy something from you, DO NOT USE FEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCA Rusty Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 ya definatly got a rep for smoking but I had one that we removed the rear and stuck fans on it, its wired at 1 ohm with 3 2150s on it and a powermaster alt. its i think around 2 years running now with no probs Quote DC AUDIO Phone Number 1(855)SPL-DBZZ Built by Competitors, for Competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbubbles00482 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I have two of them. One went up in smoke about 3 weeks after I got it (blew a fet) and then the other the power supply went out in it (turns on and off ever 5 seconds or so) They put out massive power, but aren't to reliable. =[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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