hi guys,
anyone has experience with this amp (ZAPCO Z600C2-SL)? may I know how good is the amp's quality?
plus should I buy the Symbilink in order to install this amp?
Thank you very much.
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do a 'search' on zapco stuff for more info, but people seem to love them, and for good reason.
not the cheapest product around, but still good value considering the overall quality.
whether you require such a good amp would depend on future system upgrade and what speakers you are driving.
i have no experience with Symbilink. unfortunately, a lot of such high-end features add little to the overall SQ; they add a bit, but whether it's audibly better is another thing. still, it can all add up. whether it's good value or not is up to you. again, it may depend on the quality of the signal delivery to your amps, including the HU/source, and quality/length of the RCAs, etc.
not the cheapest product around, but still good value considering the overall quality.
whether you require such a good amp would depend on future system upgrade and what speakers you are driving.
i have no experience with Symbilink. unfortunately, a lot of such high-end features add little to the overall SQ; they add a bit, but whether it's audibly better is another thing. still, it can all add up. whether it's good value or not is up to you. again, it may depend on the quality of the signal delivery to your amps, including the HU/source, and quality/length of the RCAs, etc.
If you are getting that amp for a good price then go fo it!!!
And yeah, getting the Symbilink transmitter and cables would be a good move.
Regards,
Mo
And yeah, getting the Symbilink transmitter and cables would be a good move.
Regards,
Mo
thanks guys
can I install the amp without the symbilink?
It is said on the manual that by adding symbilink it can produce balance output rather than using RCA. I don't understand that. can you help me?
really appreciate any input. thanks.
can I install the amp without the symbilink?
It is said on the manual that by adding symbilink it can produce balance output rather than using RCA. I don't understand that. can you help me?
really appreciate any input. thanks.
balanced outputs are superior to unbalanced outputs in that they will be totally 'noise free'.
this would be particularly useful where RCAs are susceptible to having 'noise' in the form of interference or background hiss entering the signal path.
whilst i've not tried a balanced setup, my opinion is that it has limited applications in car audio. firstly, noise is usually not an audible problem in a stereo that is well-installed and designed, and uses high quality components. this is particularly so because the distance between the 'source' (ie: HU) and amp is such a small distance.
it is however, another 'feature' that adds towards a gold standard. as such, its value may lie with your perception of its benefit. IMO, as soon as i start the engine and drive off (which is the primary reason i have a car!), the SQ benefit of such features goes out the window (or sunroof :wink: ).
it's probably also a feature that guarantees NO audible benefit, but offers a theoretical one. and perhaps its one that may solve a problem that never exists (audible noise).
more info on balanced line technical aspects can be found in the relevant tute in basic car audio electronics (#119).
hope this helps.
this would be particularly useful where RCAs are susceptible to having 'noise' in the form of interference or background hiss entering the signal path.
whilst i've not tried a balanced setup, my opinion is that it has limited applications in car audio. firstly, noise is usually not an audible problem in a stereo that is well-installed and designed, and uses high quality components. this is particularly so because the distance between the 'source' (ie: HU) and amp is such a small distance.
it is however, another 'feature' that adds towards a gold standard. as such, its value may lie with your perception of its benefit. IMO, as soon as i start the engine and drive off (which is the primary reason i have a car!), the SQ benefit of such features goes out the window (or sunroof :wink: ).
it's probably also a feature that guarantees NO audible benefit, but offers a theoretical one. and perhaps its one that may solve a problem that never exists (audible noise).
more info on balanced line technical aspects can be found in the relevant tute in basic car audio electronics (#119).
hope this helps.
Symbilink has more features than it being a balanced output. Depending on what gear you run along with the Symbilink you may have line driver features, you will be able to hook up other Zapco gear without need to seperate power supply to them, etc.etc.
Plus all new Zapco amps have the Symbilink cables(with in line transmiters) included
I'm not familiar with the Z600C2 -SL as it is an older model (was replaced with the C2K range of amps). But I'd imagine that you will be able to hook it up with RCAs or you might need to use an adaptor if the amp doesn't have RCA jacks. When you buy the amp ask the seller to include the Symbilink.
Regards,
Mo
Plus all new Zapco amps have the Symbilink cables(with in line transmiters) included
I'm not familiar with the Z600C2 -SL as it is an older model (was replaced with the C2K range of amps). But I'd imagine that you will be able to hook it up with RCAs or you might need to use an adaptor if the amp doesn't have RCA jacks. When you buy the amp ask the seller to include the Symbilink.
Regards,
Mo
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