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Vanilla Gorilla Aug 7, 2004 04:48 PM

Hi, I have a Phoenix gold, PLD1 line driver, does it affect sound quality? How should I use this, with the AMP gains at 0 and the PLD1 maxed, or what do I do for best amp results and whatnot.

Hardwrkr Aug 7, 2004 05:25 PM

Any piece added to a system has the potential to add noise to it.

Turn the HU up 3/4 with typical material and set the amp at 0.
Turn up the PLD-1 until the red light starts flashing then turn it back a bit and you're done.

That's about the easiest way.

Westec Aug 8, 2004 09:17 AM

He's 100% right...

mik Aug 9, 2004 02:59 PM

Doesnt the red light just flash if the output is clipping? Well what if his amps cant handle 8vrms of input? Wouldnt it be possible to damage the input circuitry of his amplifier? Many amps are only made to handle 4-5v of input...

Westec Aug 9, 2004 03:10 PM

Your are right, I had PG "XS" amps and I could run the PLD full tilt. But I had Soundstream amps, and they would cut out because I was over loading the input stage...

Vanilla Gorilla Aug 9, 2004 05:00 PM

HI guys, since I have no use for my PLD1 anymore, since IM all about SQ, its up for grabs, does anybody want it? I know this is probably unrealistic, but I would like $100 for it. IS that a fair deal? If not what is, please PM me or whatever thanks

mik Aug 9, 2004 09:30 PM


Originally posted by Westec:
Your are right, I had PG "XS" amps and I could run the PLD full tilt. But I had Soundstream amps, and they would cut out because I was over loading the input stage...
I have mine at about 3/4 because my kenwood likes to see about 5v on the input.
What Soundstream amps did you have? Im not sure about the older ones, but I thought most of the newer ones could supposedly handle up to 12v on the input side?

Atomic S-10 Aug 11, 2004 09:48 AM

Thats about retail in the US for a new one

slow/n\low Aug 12, 2004 08:18 AM


Originally posted by GMonette:
HI guys, since I have no use for my PLD1 anymore, since IM all about SQ, its up for grabs, does anybody want it? I know this is probably unrealistic, but I would like $100 for it. IS that a fair deal? If not what is, please PM me or whatever thanks
You dont need you PLD1 because your all about SQ? :confused:

What does a PLD1 do in your opinion? [img]tongue.gif[/img] its definatly not a turbo charger to make your car go faster :cool:


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