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Old 04-10-2017, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Tailwind
Worked like an effing champ!!!! I have 2 of my forum brothas that are gonna test these out later this week.
The only thing I'm finding with all these Micros is that they run warm. All the big amps I have run don't ever break a sweat. More than likely the internal fans in the big dawgs but on the flip side I think the warmth is just the heat sink doing its job.

The amp is the Ground Zero GZRA Micro Four. It's very tuff to find in the states but there is a US distributor and the best way to get in touch with them is a Message on FB. Not sure the cost for individual amp as I bought a short stack when I ordered. Just tell them Tailwind sent u.

Fits like it is required equipment on the clutch side of the Rushmores where the JL 280 has been mounted.

Don't have more than about 50 miles on the amp thus far but so far so good. Damn good sound and great power.

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Looks like they run 240 and they are in stock. I'm definitely interested. I'll probably use this to run my 6x9s in the lids.
 
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The chassis looks identical to the Nakamichi NGTD4 with different end caps.
 
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Originally Posted by wideglide100
The chassis looks identical to the Nakamichi NGTD4 with different end caps.
That's the hard part about these Micros for the clutch side of the radio stack on the Rushmores, there are more that a few with the same chassis but the sound quality and bridged power combo is the key. HUGE fan of all JL products but looking for more power than the 280/4 offers.
From what I have heard/seen in researching, Ground Zero appears to be pretty damn legit.

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Originally Posted by Tailwind
That's the hard part about these Micros for the clutch side of the radio stack on the Rushmores, there are more that a few with the same chassis but the sound quality and bridged power combo is the key. HUGE fan of all JL products but looking for more power than the 280/4 offers.
From what I have heard/seen in researching, Ground Zero appears to be pretty damn legit.

T.
Ground Zero been around long time. Not sure if bought out like most the big companies have. Made some bad a$$ subs back 10+ years ago. Nakamichi used to make some of the best head units and also amps around for years. Even home audio as well. Again same thing though, unsure of where the company is today from where it was. Both are known names in the industry though.
 
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The PPI 900.4 is based on a Nakamachi design
 
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Very cool!!! Then let's hope this Ground Zero stuff is the real deal and Brandon (the GZ USA Big Dawg) is willing to stick a toe or even a foot into the sled audio deep end.

Hit that's thing hard tonight and pretty happy with the performance.

T.
 
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The PPI 900.4 is based on a Nakamachi design
Shhhhh. I might be the only one here running those amps.
 
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Shhhhh. I might be the only one here running those amps.
I'm going to put a TN4.900D in mine. Hoping one of these micro amps workout as I would like to end up with a 6 speaker setup.
 

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How does it stack up to the Soundstream Stealth ST4.1000D?
That SS amp is $100 cheaper and about the same size, and will do 250W bridged
 


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