I Got an $8400 Christmas Gift! D'Amore Engineering 1500.4 Dual Stereoblock Hi-Res Amplifier

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The A1500.4 is a True Dual Stereo Design providing better stereo separation and imaging as compared to traditional stereo amplifiers - the chassis being the only thing common between channels. In an effort to provide the very best signal to noise ratio and lowest distortion possible, 109 dB (A-weighted) and 0.027% THD+N the amplifier utilizes a Mirror Image Design with positive and negative output signals of each channel generated using identically mirrored circuitry. Each of the two channels is also a mirror image of the other. A1500.4 operates the current amplifier devices in class A/B operation and the voltage amplifier devices in pure balanced Class A mode offering a realism and truth to the source never before available from a mobile power amplifier.
From a design standpoint, the A1500.4 utilizes separate PCBs for the voltage amplification stage (and each of the 4 channels has its own) and current amplification stage to maximize the signal to noise ratio so that it's dead silent. It has been designed from the ground up around the highest quality components available at any cost, including; Nichicon Fine Gold™ capacitors, Nichicon Muse™ audio capacitors, (8) On-Semiconductor complementary bipolar junction transistors per channel, and non-inductive resistors, all assembled on 4-layer heavy copper PCBs! Its dual stereo channels can be wired as two single channels with double the output voltage for applications where high power is required. Finally, it includes two pair of gorgeous LED output meters to indicate actual amplifier power for each of the 4 channels as well being used for self diagnostics during a fault condition.
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[@shykesehart6217]

That’s amp is beautiful but can I get the suitcase?

[@davidlouis9893]

I love the amp only best of the best got a amp like that dang I would love to even have an amp half as good as that one

[@P-J-W-777]

Kind of reminds me of a High End Modern Day McIntosh Amp “MC4000M” with the level meters under the glass. Amazing product D’Amore Engineering.

[@AK-qb8tv]

Trash headunit kill details, same on iphone

[@c130aviator]

The limits around the amp, ie power, headunit, analog cables, speakers, road noise, engine noise negates any usefulness of this beautifully designed amp. It will never see it's TRUE potential.

[@KOSx15]

Steves boneyard has better inventory than most “professional” audio shops lol right on!

[@danmang8712]

Fedex guy prob dropped it off nextdoor to avoid the possibility of running into your security turkey again 😂😂😂😂😂🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🍻🍻🍻

[@stillrumone]

THANKS FOR THE BREAKDOWN OF CHECKING THE GAINS / DISTORTION ON EACH COMPONENT...

[@miiiikee_]

Tony really is a mad scientist of electrical engineering. Cost aside that amp is a work of art. Curious to see the next line of amps he wants to release.

[@SHOTS-FIRED]

*I can't believe the FedEx guy came back after the Turkey punked him out* 🦃💪

[@meade916]

this was at my shop LOL

[@SHOTS-FIRED]

@@meade916 that was a straight up hood bird. That turkey didn't play no games

[@25hztolife86]

This amp is so impressive the price tag doesn't make one flinch. It is clearly worth every penny. For sure cuz.

[@tatsuo91]

Best part is the correct use of a dd1+ lol

[@ronjlwhite8058]

As always.

[@imhighonlife9075]

I’m thinking of getting one of these to push my 2 6x8’s in my Ford Focus.

[@msh6865]

@meade916 that amp reminds me so much of the old super rare Precision Power 2500F1. Looks just like one till the meters light up. Serious SQ. Congrats and Merry Christmas!

[@Catwithdaagat]

I love how genuinely excited he was ! Watching this made me feel like a kid again opening gifts on Christmas.

[@jmmiesnik]

1500bd was my favorite amp as well. Got it back in the day when I saw your civic build. Didn’t go all out with the 18’s but had 2 Power HX2 15’s in a Solara. Loved that setup! Awesome Christmas present and merry Christmas!

[@Hertzsogood219]

Thats amazing. Beautiful. Made me think of Pulp Fiction when they open that briefcase. The big reveal being this amp.

[@eaglewingsracing]

Cannot wait to see the internals and the dyno. Make it happen :)

[@jayboogie7956]

Grandkids can wait..... Amps is where it's at!!!!!

[@Ed.Barajas]

One of the most beautiful looking amps ive seen lately.

[@Finga_Trappa]

Crystal clear!!! I just played rap on an 8500$ amp?? Bahahaha

[@orldmunoz88]

That's the caddy daddy amp for the B² sweet like Danish and playing metallica one

[@luisacevedo324]

I'm loving the clipping lights indicator... Sickkkkkkk.... Bad ass amp.

[@Brad772006]

That amp appears to be an amazing piece of engineering. I so wish I could hear it in person. Although my favorite part of this video was your breakdown of setting gains. Wow just great info. Thanks!

[@walterwilliams2711]

Man that Rockford 15 hundred was my dream amp

[@copdwarriormcdonald7968]

If the meters represented the separation of channels on the sq track that’s dang good! Slamming the positioning to each side quickly and accurate. I want one in my Versa! Ja ja ja ja

[@PROATV13rb]

Looking good wit the weight loss brotha! Keep killing it!

[@thatunknownguy2680]

I use an oscilloscope, but I'm about to buy a DD1+. I'm tired of trying to set people's shit up with them trying to show me how to use my equipment. I think a flashing light is easier for them to understand. Lmao 🤣

[@meade916]

post a video of you using your scope. Lets see your technique. :) if you actually do it right i will give you a $25 dollar discount on the dd-1+.

[@thatunknownguy2680]

@@meade916 it's a deal. I'm off until Thursday, so I'll get the video tomorrow.

[@benitoabreu4785]

Now, that's what Icall professional! Rap, Heavy meatal, Rock music or whatever... It sounds proper!!!

[@AlmightyButtons]

I caught that "stop.... drop" steve said right as DMX said it in the background. hahahaha

[@tuccimane]

I'm suggesting to everyone into car audio to buy the dd1. I spent over 1500 bucks at a local shop to install my door speakers on a 4 channel and 2 subs on a monoblock. Pock my car up I get told to not turn my bass nob over 3/4 of the way up. I bought the dd1 and double checked what this place did, my pioneer head unit tops out at 62. Distortion hit my highs at 60 my bass at 58. At 47 my whole system was distorted. This piece of equipment is the truth.

[@hellobooom]

Sure, without the possibility to properly use a scope and/or THD analyzer, DD1 is the only thing made for normal people to get their gains properly set. Shocked that nothing else is on the market, still! The price/performance is a bit steep for me, especially as an electronics tinkerer, but the device is well made.

[@bassbuildscarlmeadors6650]

throw it on the amp dyno and lets see what it does

[@robland6118]

That is straight freaking bad ass man. I wish I could have the 4 channel and the 2 channel. Beautiful bad ass amps bro. Ur lucky as hell. Hook it up to the dyno and see what she does.

[@techmikemwo8371]

love your work , better than stereo stores & its clean & neat

[@kevinhollingsworth5816]

I definitely want to see a Dyno and amp guts!!

[@jeroenschuuring6060]

I remember back in the day (around 1993) I used a class A amp for mids and highs. Or at least 20 watts class A with Phoenix gold amps and Boston pro composets front and rear. For subs I had two beyma 15k200's in BR 80 liters. Don't remember all the amps I had on the subs but it sounded awesome back then.

[@VWPassat_3BG]

So nice Amp! And a very well detaild about gains settings ;)

[@vader.editz.86]

When Kay Kay peaked at the 1500.4 amplifier he had that look like “Oh yeah. She’ll look nice in the Yukon.” 😂

[@03_austindrake88]

Such an insanely beautiful/badass amp. D'Amore puts out such a great product. The cool thing is their performance matches their looks. Very awesome Christmas present.

[@serialcrusher2244]

Only car sound channel that can make a system sound good on a mobile device. I know it’s impossible to make a sub sound good. But the mids and highs come through clear.

[@corso9official]

D’Admore is a monster keep it coming

[@jameslewis974]

I use Phil Collins. To test sound quality because of the diversity of instrument's

[@20smgreen]

Lolol, this end up.... I was expecting to see bench numbers. Hell of a Christmas gift but Tony is an extraordinary guy.

[@rva]

Omg that is one cool pick up truck! I want it

[@meade916]

thanks

[@Motocue912]

I’ve been watching your vids since like 1988 Pre youtube .... lol ... Been there through the highs and lows .. nice to see great people out there doing great things . U had had vids I cried on , and always smile on . Keep up the good work and always keep it real. I’m still watching ....

[@starfox9818]

So sick! Can't imagine what the guts look like 🤯

[@scottmcbride2237]

Must be nice. I didnt even get a $8.40 Christmas gift. My family is poor. Merry Christmas and Happy Newyear

[@meade916]

it is nice. I worked my ass off to be in this position. If you get up off the internet and go get a job, you can have things too, in as little as 2 weeks. If you don't like your job get a better one. Or work your way up the chain and learn skills along the way that make you more valuable. Sitting on the internet all day ain't gonna do it.

[@csj9619]

That puppy is the cat's pajamas! "Back in the day I woulda cut my grandma's arm off and hit her with it for one of these." Haha, that is quoted from Steve Meade in the boneyard amp video, referencing the mighty Soundstream Class A

[@iceman45ification1]

Wow that amp sounds beautiful!!😍👌One of the amps I'd get after hitting Powerball.

[@SmithBill71]

Mr. Meade, I love your reviews on different items. This amp is kickin’. I appreciate your straight forward ‘sound’ advice. Thanks from Ohio.

[@luisacevedo324]

Wow... That's an awesome x-mas gift... Sweet... That amp is no joke... Fucking serious class A amp... It's just Beautiful... Good luck brother..... Enjoy the shit out of if.....

[@mustangdbest220]

I LOVE THAT EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL FORD HELL YES

[@BEAMERNOOB]

Independent gain adjustments on left and right Channels? That’s awesome.

[@sixstar2067]

Guts and dyno pretty please. That is an amazing piece of gear right there!

[@dirtybayadventures9563]

Would love to see some in car demos with this thing. I decided to pick up the dd1+ today, this video convinced me, to help do my system justice. I run all McIntosh amps so I am real curious.

[@meade916]

You'll love your DD-1+! Thanks for your support! :)

[@FEARLEZ0PHANTOM]

That white to match the caddy theme

[@K-Effect]

That is some next level gear, very nice sir.

[@Guiltless765]

One helluva Christmas gift. 🎅😎

[@wwe28wwe82]

This is what I call it a real gift

[@DaneParksDoghouse1]

Good video man! Very informative for those that haven't seen any of your other videos.

[@andyschloesser2098]

I cannot wait for the new line of D'amore amps to release, I'm definitely buying a couple.

[@lancelefevre351]

That's so bad ass. Another great demo song for sound quality is "Della Brown" by Queensryche off the Empire album. Check it out, the whole album is amazing for sound quality. What they do with the snare, kick, cymbals, bass guitar, his voice, and the wall of guitars are amazing. Perfect sound quality. The remastered sounds a little brighter but they'll both work. Merry Christmas, dood

[@randywatson4870]

Gorgeous amp DAmore don't fool around $9K geeeeeesh!

[@keanesnyder768]

Beautiful that's definitely a work of art pure masterpiece lol

[@basshead10k]

dmx poppin off in the background. I like that

[@flaman78]

Dope. I’d love to hear this in person.

[@joshtaylor4249]

That's the most beautiful amplifier I've ever seen.

[@justkiddin1980]

lemme guess...their class a amp...😉 MAN THAT THING IS INCREDIBLE!! Finally something for the escalade??? And maybe invest for a pioneer deh 80prs for the test bench that thing has clean signal all the way to max volume at 4 volts...

[@thebigj8691]

I love Skelator always chillin out........

[@tcw691]

Merry Christmas Mr and Mrs Meade !! What a gift eh. Nice

[@stixxwizard9387]

Got a badass set of ear buds!!!. Your channel ALWAYS bumps,but with these buds,and this vid.....damn!!!!!!!!...kickass steve-o👍👍👌👌👌👌😊. Keep it up brother!!!. Thx!!

[@javierrodriguez3896]

Bro your bone yard is full of gems i love rockford...i used to have a bd1000 amd it slammed. Wished i could get my hands on one of those old school rockford amps. Quality shit right there!

[@chrisnelson9411]

That DC audio amp is apart of the table😂 just now seeing that

[@michaelbrakeall2267]

Man I watched this other guys latest video n I had to comment. I’m sorry I gave this dude the time of day but I watched his whole video. Damn there’s haters over there. I don’t own any of ur products but I trust n u. Ur quality of work n attention to detail is amazing n I know u do shit right. When I build my next system I will buy ur stuff to make sure it’s set up right. Keep doin what ur doin n just keep proving the haters wrong bro! Happy new year. Best to u n yours

[@meade916]

the guy who made that video is a certified clown and DEFINITELY a coward. The people in the comments are just as bad but worse. But they ain't slowing me down any my life is FUN! Theirs...well, that is the only enjoyment they got all year. Thanks Mike!

[@gabeparrish2557]

LMAO I see clowns here.

[@jase1911]

Watch the follow up video then it makes sense not saying that I agree or disagree

[@mercedesguy8520]

That thing is built like a damn old CNC machine the one that's the oldest in the shop and never breaks because it was built like a tank.

[@greddmyles3677]

Those were the good amps, the iron ones without fueses

[@diabolico_1238]

That's one badass amplifier

[@TheLassenman]

Still got all my Audio Control eqt's, 4xs, epic-center and esp-3 from the 90's still. All is brand new, except for the eqt's that was used for competition only 3-4 times by a former classmate of mine. Haven't decided if i'm going to sell them or not.

[@RAMON20IES]

I’m sure anything played on that amp will sound amazing! I don’t hate I listen to all types of music. 🤯

[@shawnsanderson3695]

I don't think I would ever need anything better than that.

[@eddie-nc8gu]

Looking forward to the dyno test. 😊😊😊😊😊😊👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@christopherplaske9249]

That sounds great

[@jordanriggs2514]

Awwsome!!! Love the new toy bud! 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩

[@Motocue912]

Love how it comes in a shell case and no Manual . I think that shows guy that is going to buy this knows how to hook shit up. Hope u had a good Christmas ... hope baby got a Stocking full of doggie treats ...

[@ixionn563]

I'll be honest, if I had one of those I'd likely spend most of my time looking at those lights. Even through my relatively basic computer studio speaker setup and youtube compression I could tell that thing sounds sweet! As far as gains go I like my scope, just my preference and I already have one around I use for electronics projects. See a lot of guys forget to check their deck output, mine only puts out clean sound at 33 or 34 out of 35. Happy new year Steve.

[@meade916]

i would love to see your gain setting procedure with a scope. Everyone thinks they are cool by saying "i have a scope i like it better" but so far i have yet to see anyone use it right. Having a scope and using the correct procedure is two different things. Not saying you don't but i would bet cold hard cash almost 100% of the people who "love my scope better" for sure ain't doing it right. And i bet 99% of them dont even own a scope, they just like to say it to fit in. LOL

[@tubesteak5001]

Beautiful demonstration of how to properly use the DD 1+...

[@DEEJAYFUNKINTHEMIX]

Bro that like 6 amps in one that bad ass

[@JosephChambers]

He said hurry up with the Escalade! Marry Christmas.

[@wtmf80]

Please open it up! Would love to see those guts!!!

[@theejoeylee]

Can't wait to have a vehicle worthy of such an Amp. Currently have an 07 civic all oem , only Dash tweets work.

[@quagmire94]

looks nice cant wait to see the unveiling of insides.

[@jonadkins9339]

Hopefully gonna buy a DD1+ soon so I can get the full potential out of my system!

[@martinlopezkush]

Meade916 Hey what’s up man I loved the video that amp is super nice I just wanted to point out does that amp have a built in distortion detector???

[@wombat696969]

Good info about setting gains.

[@MadLabZ]

Sick amp!!! I still use a a cheap DSO138 with a 3d printed case for setting gains haha, im a cheap a** sob, im sure your handhelds are top quality I've had them in my perif's for a while now....some day I might just have one.

[@mycool8980]

For a min I thought you'd made a video without the money printers running lol

[@mrchrisk36]

Very nice!!! Amp,guts I'm exoecting to see top notch parts and a neat layout with perfect solder joints

[@mattscott2336]

Let's see them guts homie! An I thought 1500 was a chunk for 1 amp. Good lawd.

[@spongeturd33]

Thanks Steve for inspiring me to get back into car audio. I'm not gonna do it ghetto this time I'm going all fosgate and no sound stream pos amps

[@brotharobmusic]

Soundstream was the shit before they was purchased by the folks who on Hifonics and Power Acoustik

[@seanoverend7297]

I thinking that amplifier looks like it's Fallen off the Millennium Falcon.

[@brandonjohnson7559]

Love it man! That amp is badass. Great video too showing how to properly use the dd1+

[@proffessasvids]

Good old Tony! That is a beautiful amp right there Bruder. Merry Christmas Steve and fam! Xx

[@roadlife9312]

Would very much like too see inside and Dyno ...please

[@PROATV13rb]

Sweet amp D’Amore engineering is close to my house. It’s in the building Rockford Fosgate use to be on the corner spot. On Rockford Fosgate ave.i didn’t know what it was until a few months back. Rockford s a few buildings south now. Well it was idk if they recently moved it or just took the signs down.probsly sick of people stealing there sign lol

[@meade916]

D'Amore is in Camerillo CA not AZ anymore...

[@PROATV13rb]

meade916 steeveeeee what is a cool head unit i can put in my 02 tahoe that will be compatibles with myRockford Fosgate sounds processor 360.3.So I would like to use the S video style and just have one cable