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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by AAWAV
I stand corrected - I lost "everything"... except KNPR and one mexican station (no offense here) in the low FM frequency. Especially when upping the volume (aka running amp harder > more RF interference).
For now I can live with it...

now I am just curious if the SS TN4.900D, or PPI variant for that matter, will fit in the Batwing... sorry - side conversation with Gannicus
I must have misunderstood our conversation. I thought you said you didn't lose any stations. My bad.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 04:00 AM
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Curious if those running the BT amps are also losing their FM reception? I see it is also a class D amp like the SS/PPI variants...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 05:58 AM
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Curious if those running the BT amps are also losing their FM reception? I see it is also a class D amp like the SS/PPI variants...
All class D are not engineered the same. I have no FM reception issues.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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Mike - The only reason I have not gotten the 4180 is because I know that will be the last amp I'll ever buy for my Harley and I'm not finished with my audio addiction yet. . . lol
I know where your coming from lol. I'm jonesing for The Bt 4180....then maybe Legita's... then maybe...7.1 pods... then maybe...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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I know where your coming from lol. I'm jonesing for The Bt 4180....then maybe Legita's... then maybe...7.1 pods... then maybe...
Dam it man!! Your killin me!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Pioneer74

All class D are not engineered the same. I have no FM reception issues.
But then again I had no FM issues with my 4.520D either
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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But then again I had no FM issues with my 4.520D either
Was that with your stock HK or your Sony?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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Was that with your stock HK or your Sony?
hmm.. can't recall if I ever had that Stocker connected to the SS amp.. But for sure no issues with the Sony.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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hmm.. can't recall if I ever had that Stocker connected to the SS amp.. But for sure no issues with the Sony.
LOL. . .Well Nutz if you didn't. . you dam sure knew where the tiny *** wires went . . .You told me exactly how to hook mine up with the stocker. . .Bout 2 years ago now.
 
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I think the stock heat units are more susceptible to the FM interference problem than aftermarket ones. I wish I would have tried my SS with my Kenwood.

Still wouldn't change what I ended up with though.
 
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