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Old Aug 13, 2020 | 12:55 PM
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I have been through 2 vadm4 amps over the last 4 months, both of which have had one or two channels stop working. I'm having trouble getting this one replaced under warranty, so Im thinking about trying a different amp.

The amp is bridged powering a set of hertz cpx 6x9's in my bags. Anyone have a recommendation on a replacement? Size would would need to be very similar to the vadm4, there is not much space left next to my BT 4250.

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How about the SD 250.2 amp. About the same price and size as well I think.
 
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Those have a pretty good track record? I just don't want to be replacing amps every 2 months like I have with the vadm4.

Also the sd is rated at 85 W @ 4ohm. Is that going to be enough power for those speakers? Prior to this I had the vadm4 bridged which on paper would be considerably more power.
 
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I wouldn't ever use the SD250 to push anything other than horns. Look at the SD400.4 EVOX. Should fit and definitely has enuff power in bridged mode.
 
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Thanks. Hopefully one of those holds up better
 
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I wouldn't ever use the SD250 to push anything other than horns. Look at the SD400.4 EVOX. Should fit and definitely has enuff power in bridged mode.
sorry. Need to read the whole post. I guess i assumed this was for a second amp powering some horns or light weight speakers
 
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