Hey guys!
I recently built a 4 channel amp using; 2 x IcePower 200ASC + 200AC modules (Mids/highs) and 2 x Icepower 500asp + 500a (lows) all running off of a Minidsp 2x4..
Im driving this(500a) board directly from the 500ASP module and I have 2 x 100v 3300 caps between the modules.. (icepower notes adding capacitance between modules for extra power duration).. I'm running these modules at ~2.6 ohms (3 - 8ohm woofer in parallel) and the data sheet states min. of 2 ohms.. Also.. both are mounted on heatsinks AND fan cooled!
So.. the issue...
Few weeks ago.. The 500a module failed and blew off a ceramic cap.. Im wonder what would have caused this?? Bad cap?? Bad luck?? 😏
I'm assuming this is something of a rare event and isnt something i did wrong.. (which is what im hoping!! lol )
When the amp module failed i was NOT pulling any power.. was just watching TV so probably at best.. a few milliwatts of power being pulled from the modules..
THANKFULLY the main module (500asp) was not harmed at all and I have since received a replacement 500a under warranty!
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Added pics of the failed board, a "good" board and the inside of my amp build!
I recently built a 4 channel amp using; 2 x IcePower 200ASC + 200AC modules (Mids/highs) and 2 x Icepower 500asp + 500a (lows) all running off of a Minidsp 2x4..
Im driving this(500a) board directly from the 500ASP module and I have 2 x 100v 3300 caps between the modules.. (icepower notes adding capacitance between modules for extra power duration).. I'm running these modules at ~2.6 ohms (3 - 8ohm woofer in parallel) and the data sheet states min. of 2 ohms.. Also.. both are mounted on heatsinks AND fan cooled!
So.. the issue...
Few weeks ago.. The 500a module failed and blew off a ceramic cap.. Im wonder what would have caused this?? Bad cap?? Bad luck?? 😏
I'm assuming this is something of a rare event and isnt something i did wrong.. (which is what im hoping!! lol )
When the amp module failed i was NOT pulling any power.. was just watching TV so probably at best.. a few milliwatts of power being pulled from the modules..
THANKFULLY the main module (500asp) was not harmed at all and I have since received a replacement 500a under warranty!
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Added pics of the failed board, a "good" board and the inside of my amp build!
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I have read that there are that possibly imitations or factory rejects are being sold on Ebay, AliExpress etc.
Where did you source yours?
Where did you source yours?
That thought didn't cross my mind.. but i purchased them from Parts Express!
I did receive my new one (has a manufacturing date of last year!) and will be installing that.. Getting another free one from a warranty replacement.. so I guess i'll have another back up! 😏
I did receive my new one (has a manufacturing date of last year!) and will be installing that.. Getting another free one from a warranty replacement.. so I guess i'll have another back up! 😏