From what I seem to remember, the TS potentiometers were a weak-link with these amplifiers. Is there an upgrade part out there that would be better suited?
As the potentiometer is merely a variable resistor, is there anything stopping me from checking the resistance of the pot once "set" and then bypassing /replacing it with a fixed resistor of the same value and never worrying about it again?
I've also read to just turn the knob wide open and let er' eat, and control everything with the radio's input to the amp. I'd really prefer to do this as it would simplify things, but I'm afraid of burning out the pot as I've heard rumors of.
That brings to mind another question, regarding the 350. Is it true that the 350 and 350HDV share basically no difference other than the faceplate and buttons? I've read (and want to dispel) that the internals are identical and the "HDV" is just a marketing gimmick.
The model I have is technically a 350HD with the dial a watt knob (2x2879's). What would be a good, solid drive/PEP for this amplifier to keep it happy? I want to drive it good, to get good outpout out of it, but I don't want to push it too hard and create excessive heat/stress just for the sake of a few watts that no one will ever see. I plan on setting it, forgetting it, and enjoying it.
As the potentiometer is merely a variable resistor, is there anything stopping me from checking the resistance of the pot once "set" and then bypassing /replacing it with a fixed resistor of the same value and never worrying about it again?
I've also read to just turn the knob wide open and let er' eat, and control everything with the radio's input to the amp. I'd really prefer to do this as it would simplify things, but I'm afraid of burning out the pot as I've heard rumors of.
That brings to mind another question, regarding the 350. Is it true that the 350 and 350HDV share basically no difference other than the faceplate and buttons? I've read (and want to dispel) that the internals are identical and the "HDV" is just a marketing gimmick.
The model I have is technically a 350HD with the dial a watt knob (2x2879's). What would be a good, solid drive/PEP for this amplifier to keep it happy? I want to drive it good, to get good outpout out of it, but I don't want to push it too hard and create excessive heat/stress just for the sake of a few watts that no one will ever see. I plan on setting it, forgetting it, and enjoying it.
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