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trollman200

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Posted: November 04, 2004 at 7:44 PM / IP Logged

how come nobody uses Zapco amps nemore. i never see nething about them on the forums, and never see them in peoples cars at all.

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Posted: November 04, 2004 at 8:00 PM / IP Logged

i saw one for the first time ever the other day, , tiny lil 2 channel amp pounded 2 alpine type-s 12's like they had 1000 watts going through them. i would love one of there amps.

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Posted: November 04, 2004 at 8:20 PM / IP Logged

well I think the major issue is the price tag, I would love to have a zapco 4kw for myself but with a price tage as high as it is, along with the c2k 2.0-9.0 series amps I can get as much power for alot less

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Posted: November 04, 2004 at 10:35 PM / IP Logged

I've seen a few of there amps from pics at comps..but yea you don't see much of them b/c of their high prices.

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Posted: November 04, 2004 at 10:50 PM / IP Logged

You get what you pay for. I'm looking to get a 4KW for the company Integra next year. Can't wait. what happened to zapco -- posted image.

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drsnoze

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Posted: November 04, 2004 at 10:55 PM / IP Logged

Ive got a reference amp and couldnt be more happier with it

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 12:27 AM / IP Logged

If price were no issue, Zapco is what I would buy (err, maybe McIntosh), but price is an issue. As Velocity said though - you get what you pay for. As I've never heard (or seen in person) a McIntosh, Zapco is the best I've ever heard. I think that they are one of the few (very few) companies who's quality has not slipped over the years.

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 1:13 AM / IP Logged

I was told that all the local shows are giving trophies to guys that have the best looks, not the best equipment/sound. He said that someone with a chromed out autobahun system is getting a lot more attention than a guy who rolls in with 20k worth of equipment because most of the local people have no clue what Dynaudio, synphoni, Mcintosh, etc are. I would think this has a lot to do with the fact not many people are familiar with the big names.

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 9:54 AM / IP Logged

quick4321 wrote:

This is very sad, but not surprising. Lots of people also seem to be very impressed by a 3-foot high wing on the back of a Kia. A gold (or chrome) plated dog turd is still a turd...

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Posted: November 05, 2004 at 11:45 AM / IP Logged

Speaking of ZAPCO, Just put a bid in on an old school AG650, 6 channel amp. DAMN i hope i get it!!

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