Fusion Amp MS-DA51600 - Anyone Using?
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Anyone out there using the Fusion Amp model MS-DA51600, 5 Channel 16000 watts? I realize the 1600 watts is going to be overstated, but I like the fact it is 5 channel and a class D amp. I've read nearly every thread on here about audio, and have seen people say they've installed them, but haven't really found any solid feedback on them. I think I've seen enough comments on amps from JL audio, Clarion, Alpine, etc. to go off of, but would love to know if anyone's using this one and how it has held up. It will be installed under the console of a 20 ft. CC boat.
It will be pushing a pair of JL MX 7.7's and a pair of JL MX 6.5's. I may want to add a sub or a 2nd set of speakers in the future.
My first post on here so go easy on me, haha!
It will be pushing a pair of JL MX 7.7's and a pair of JL MX 6.5's. I may want to add a sub or a 2nd set of speakers in the future.
My first post on here so go easy on me, haha!
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Anyone out there using the Fusion Amp model MS-DA51600, 5 Channel 16000 watts? I realize the 1600 watts is going to be overstated, but I like the fact it is 5 channel and a class D amp. I've read nearly every thread on here about audio, and have seen people say they've installed them, but haven't really found any solid feedback on them. I think I've seen enough comments on amps from JL audio, Clarion, Alpine, etc. to go off of, but would love to know if anyone's using this one and how it has held up. It will be installed under the console of a 20 ft. CC boat.
It will be pushing a pair of JL MX 7.7's and a pair of JL MX 6.5's. I may want to add a sub or a 2nd set of speakers in the future.
My first post on here so go easy on me, haha!
It will be pushing a pair of JL MX 7.7's and a pair of JL MX 6.5's. I may want to add a sub or a 2nd set of speakers in the future.
My first post on here so go easy on me, haha!
I have a pair of JL M6600 amps running 4 sets of JL speakers + 2 subs on one boat, and the MS-DA51600 with 2 pairs of JL's on the other. The fusion amp is hands down louder.
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but I like the fact it is 5 channel and a class D amp.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class-D_amplifierNote particularly the section entitled "Advantages". Nowhere in there is there anything about audio quality. It's all about manufacturing cost and power-efficiency (which BTW is not at all the same thing as "power output", so please don't confuse them). And the former is THE big reason it has become popular in low-end designs, particularly now that it can be (at least mostly) implemented on a single monolithic IC.
As for it being five-channel... Why spend a bunch of money for that feature now, if you're not sure if/when you might use it? If and when you ever add a subwoofer (and finding a proper place for one on a 20-foot CC is going to be a difficult task, at best), you can buy another amp to drive it at that time.
If you want a higher-QUALITY amp to drive those four full-range speakers, look at:
http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...559425193.html
If/when the subwoofer ever comes to pass, add this:
http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...559425202.html
It will be pushing a pair of JL MX 7.7's and a pair of JL MX 6.5's.
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http://www.polkaudio.com/products/atrium8sdi
I may want to add a sub or a 2nd set of speakers in the future.
My first post on here so go easy on me, haha!
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Ittledoo - thanks for the information.
From what I've understood (and I'm no audio expert) is that class D amps will draw less power and create less heat. Is that correct? That is the main reason for preferring a class D as opposed to A/B if that's the case.
I got the 7.7's for a great deal. A buddy took them off his boat before selling, and his new boat already had a solid sound system so he practically gave them to me. The JL website says the "woofer design is optimized to operate with a large volume of air behind it (at least 2 cu. ft. / 57 l)" and there's an area in the bow with plenty of space. I'm not too concerned with cutting the holes because didn't really pay a whole lot for the boat to begin with.
Regarding your advice to consider the subwoofer setup.. I'm still evaluating whether or not to do that and am going to run the system with just the 4 speakers to start and see how that goes, just wanted to decide whether or not that Fusion amp is a decent option or not.
Thanks again for the advice.
From what I've understood (and I'm no audio expert) is that class D amps will draw less power and create less heat. Is that correct? That is the main reason for preferring a class D as opposed to A/B if that's the case.
I got the 7.7's for a great deal. A buddy took them off his boat before selling, and his new boat already had a solid sound system so he practically gave them to me. The JL website says the "woofer design is optimized to operate with a large volume of air behind it (at least 2 cu. ft. / 57 l)" and there's an area in the bow with plenty of space. I'm not too concerned with cutting the holes because didn't really pay a whole lot for the boat to begin with.
Regarding your advice to consider the subwoofer setup.. I'm still evaluating whether or not to do that and am going to run the system with just the 4 speakers to start and see how that goes, just wanted to decide whether or not that Fusion amp is a decent option or not.
Thanks again for the advice.
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That is the main reason for preferring a class D as opposed to A/B if that's the case.
Regarding your advice to consider the subwoofer setup.. I'm still evaluating whether or not to do that and am going to run the system with just the 4 speakers to start and see how that goes, just wanted to decide whether or not that Fusion amp is a decent option or not.