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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 07:39 AM
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After a little less than two years and my SS PN4.1000 lost the right rear channel.

The question is, do I just get that amp again or the CV B54?
Budget dictates one or the other or at least something in that price range.
I'm not particularly thrilled with the "pigtails" used by the CV but could get over it.
The SS has been a great amp, with this exception

I'm driving Polk MM1's in the front and TP, with stock HU and BT line levelers.
2015 FLHTK

Thoughts?

TIA,
Scott
 
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 07:56 AM
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Go for the Stinger SPX700X4. Great 4 channel amp with enough to push your Polks. You can get one on Amazon for $270.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2019 | 08:51 AM
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Go for the Stinger SPX700X4. Great 4 channel amp with enough to push your Polks. You can get one on Amazon for $270.
You can get it cheaper than that I believe. I paid 240 for mine.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 12:03 PM
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That's a bit more than the other two. Any experience with the CV?

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Scott
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 12:16 PM
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That's a bit more than the other two. Any experience with the CV?

Thanks,
Scott
Sound quality and FM with the Stinger. A forum member here sells them at a great price.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 01:51 PM
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$240 is a good price. Where can I find that deal?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by deadduckflying
After a little less than two years and my SS PN4.1000 lost the right rear channel.

The question is, do I just get that amp again or the CV B54?
Budget dictates one or the other or at least something in that price range.
I'm not particularly thrilled with the "pigtails" used by the CV but could get over it.
The SS has been a great amp, with this exception

I'm driving Polk MM1's in the front and TP, with stock HU and BT line levelers.
2015 FLHTK

Thoughts?

TIA,
Scott
I'd do the SS again vs the CV if those are your only options. Not a whole lot in that price range.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 03:02 PM
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Yes the stinger is about 100 more, but what you get is a much better amp all around. EQ is better and if you hated losing FM, the stinger will retain reception.

As for deals, check with ndfastin here on the forum. Thats where I got mine from. Not sure of his prices now, as I bought mine 3 months ago.
 
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Thanks!

Looks like I'll limp along with three channels until I save a few more pennies for the Stinger.

Scott
 
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Old Nov 22, 2019 | 07:31 PM
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Thanks!

Looks like I'll limp along with three channels until I save a few more pennies for the Stinger.

Scott
Scott, a few months back I went from the SS PN4.1000 to the Stinger SPX700X4 and the difference in SQ is amazing and it is well worth the cost difference. Just my .02.
 
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