[LRNAD90]

I've looked multiple times and have never been able to come up with any kind of specs on the amp. Would like to know (minimum) the rms/peak ratings for it. I'm sure it wasn't high end in its time, and certainly wouldn't be by today's standards, but doesn't stop me from wanting to know..

I even emailed several different Clarion contact addresses and have been 'forwarded' to multiple different places. I finally had one respond they had requested the Info from Japan, but never heard anything more..

I can guess it is probably in the neighborhood of 25w RMS/ 40-50 peak, which would make it no better than most current day head units that claim 22w RMS, but who knows for sure?

Like the idea of replacing it with this, but still chasing basic issues for the moment..

AudioControl ACM-4.300

ACM Series compact 4-channel car amplifier — 50 watts RMS x 4

www.crutchfield.com

 

[robertf]

thats a class d, no self respecting audiophile would allow that in a system

original is probably a class ab. see if you can find the schematics for it. lots of these 90s amps use the same toshiba drivers and its the configuration that determines power

 

[LRNAD90]

thats a class d, no self respecting audiophile would allow that in a system

original is probably a class ab. see if you can find the schematics for it. lots of these 90s amps use the same toshiba drivers and its the configuration that determines power

Well, it is a pretty clean class D at .01% THD. Most of the class D's are more like 1%. And, well, it is a Soft Top Defender, I'm not terrible worried (or under any illusion) that I'm creating an Audiophile worthy sound system given the environment its going to be in..

Emailed the Clarion Contact again to see if he ever got the specs from Japan, but still waiting. Will share if I ever get them..

 

[ajtbussen]

I hooked up a kenwood head unit and JL boat 6.5” speakers using the factory amp and it rocks!crystal clear. Way louder than stock.