When PPI Sold Art in the Form of an Amplifier - 1993 Precision Power A300 Review and Amp Dyno Test

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[@Andrew-fr3bp]

PPI art series and the Audio Art HC series were unobtainable then and now..... always great to see survivors still being in service. Thank you sir for letting me go back to some nostalgia.

[@fredleeman8186]

I had a high school buddy who had a mercury cougar and ran all PPI art series. They are very nice. This video brings back a lot of memories. Good times driving around in that car😊

[@Jayb21724]

One of best amp series ever produced with that art work. The art series and the 35 series from alpine still my fav amps of all time. Great video!!

[@VirmanaMarketing]

The most beautiful, coolest amps ever. I was always so jealous seeing them on Car Audio magazine.

[@wal2]

I honestly thought they were girlie amps back in the day and didn't appreciate them the way I do now

[@Bassotronics]

Beauty is subjective, my beautiful amplifiers were the chrome Memphis Belle and BraX as well as the 90’s chrome and gold Autotek.

[@Adam-nv9zo]

I had one of these in high school. This really brought back some memories.

[@jonesbrewer4398]

I love the old school ppi amps. I still have a 2075AM and a ProMos 425 and they still sound great! Thanks for another great video!

[@GlockPointer]

I absolutely love both your channels, keep up the great work!

[@frankgiannetto1341]

Love the old ppi amps wether the art series white or black with circuits on top!! Thanks for the videos man!!

[@averycoffman4057]

I LOVE the old ppi amps. I've got an old pc250 i still use.

[@thecman26]

Those PPI art armps were a work of art!

[@marvinclarke9082]

I loved the PPI Art series amps back in they day. I installed many of them. They were very reliable, sounded great and customers would beat on them all day without them shutting down. I believe Jeff Scoon designed this series.

[@wal2]

Awesome feedback, thanks!

[@wolfeadventures]

Love the low power amp videos. These amps were highly sought after in my area as a kid. I couldn’t afford these.

[@mattstarke7373]

The Art series are some awesome looking amps.

[@Wolverines1]

I ran an AX404 for a while. Great piece!

[@TheSara200424]

PPI should bring this back into production man they would sell like crazy just would have to be solid ratings. As a poor kid growing up these amps were always something I couldn’t afford love seeing them again

[@JohnBelknap]

I would admire these and the HCCA amps in the early 90's. I ended up with Orions lower brand, a blue Cobalt 260.

[@TheSFFV]

Was it a gen1 cobalt or older gen? I really liked the Gen2 Cobalts. I think underated IMO. I wish BigD would test some.

[@kirkkopka8871]

I graduated in 1993. I used my graduation money, bought an a303 to a404s and 2 a 600s. I kick myself for not hanging on to him. I still have one a600 but is currently not working. Need to get it repaired. Very beautiful amps

[@alanstant9356]

Yeah, I agree, Big D. You're not going to hear numbers off of the amp dyno, only the beautiful sound of those amps.

[@Sql253]

I had a a300.2 bridged to a 12w6 back in 1997. Great sounding combo.

[@justgotohm4775]

I have one of those, it’s the more squared off model before these, a 2075, got a couple black 2050’s too. I keep telling myself I’m going to do a period correct system in a 80’s BMW 7 series, that’s where the NOS a/d/s 300i plates and separates look at home.

[@csj9619]

Absoloutely gorgeous design, every aspect. Heat sink/chassis, circuit, artwork, everything. These sound fantastic and have good longevity if not abused. I had a couple PowerClass amps, which replaced the Art series in 1997. I was told by an employee at PPI the only difference (other than cosmetics/shape) is PowerClass has onboard crossovers, where Art series do not. * the crossover frequency pot is detented (click, click, click when turned), so you know what the frequency is set at after looking in the owner's manual. first detent is ___hz, second is ____hz, etc. I sold that amp in near mint, working condition for $50 to a friend about 5 years ago. He still has it and i'm considering asking if he'll sell it back to me.

[@factsnofiction217]

Had a A300 and a A600 at different times didn't know they had water cooling built in. Good stuff.

[@P-J-W-777]

Loved my PPI artist series amps back in the day. I only utilized them for my mids and highs as I ran Rockford Fosgate or Orion HCCA amps on my sub channels.

[@justgotohm4775]

Funny, I ran a/d/s for mids and highs, PPI for woofers and subs.

[@P-J-W-777]

@@justgotohm4775 lol, I honestly never tried them on my subs. I had 3 2 channels running the mids in my doors, kick panels and rear deck lid and then 1 4 channel running the highs. I always utilized the with Audio Control Crossovers.

[@Forcefed2002]

I have this amp - great video!

[@jeradroberts220]

I had the little one running 10 inch mtx truck boxes in a 1985 dodge d100 it was amazing

[@donaldhastyjr4066]

I still love PPI amps.

[@magnumcipher4971]

The "art" on the ART series amplifies wasn't really my thing, but these were absolutely fantastic, PURE amplifiers. No crossovers, nothing that wasn't necessary to produce amazingly clean signals. I can forgive them for the hateful old power and speaker plugs. They weren't necessarily powerhouses partly due to the use of a fully regulated power supply design although the A600 and especially the A1200 made damn good power for the day. Tons of SQ builds were centered around these amps as well, even years after discontinuation. It's a shame that products like these aren't made today. These went out of production in 1996 if I recall, being replaced in 1997 with the PowerClass "PC" line, which I am even more a fan of (The PC2350 was a killer. Fight me...).

[@Jaymeister587-r2e]

I had an Orion Cobalt 260, and seeing those connectors made me wonder if PPI had something to do with Orion in the late 90’s. Apparently a company called Direct Elecronics owned both companies at some point. Those connectors looked almost identical to the ones on the Orion. I was never too fond of that amp, especially after I replaced it with my JL 500/1.

[@Warg666]

Had a PPI PC300 running 2 Kicker comp 12's and a PC200 running the door speakers in a grand am.

[@Obslstahoeon26z]

I used to have a 600/2 I loved that amp

[@mjmorris72034]

I had an A200 running MBQuart 8” in doors and Infinity 4x6 plates in the dash & A600 pounding a pair of Atomic 2 ohm 12” in a band pass box in the bed ported into the cab of my S-10.

[@TeamJesus515]

Nothing says 90"s Old School like the PPI Art series!!

[@89G]

I really wanted one of the PPI's... I was right outta high school though. So, I went with a Rockwood based on my budget. And those were a Mickey Mouse program.

[@calvinevans8305]

10:24 Mesmerizing

[@justgotohm4775]

I have one of those, it the more squared off model before these, a 2075, got a couple black 2050’s too. I keep telling myself I’m going to do a period correct system in a 80’s BMW 7 series, that’s where the NOS a/d/s 300i plates and separates look at home.

[@planchernewfinish]

Still have my A404 ! Best sounding amp, almost same level to the DR COUSTICS 100 . That is have also in my working van to drive my mids and tweeters. But overall top best sounding amp still today

[@cbrturbo72]

In the 90's it was PPI or Alpine for SQ. I ran Alpine for mids and highs. Rockford for the base.

[@bubbawubba2307]

"Bid D's bald head" lol I know you didn't go there

[@pgmurray76]

Clean, basic design with great surface mount PCB (low current areas). SG3525 PWM power (regulated) supply controller. No BS. No cheating. A600 and A1200 provided plenty of class AB power to JBL GTi series subs back in the day.

[@JasonWW2000]

I'm still running the GTi's. Lol

[@pgmurray76]

@JasonWW2000 OWWWW! I bought a pair of JBL 2206 8Ohm pro 12's just to look at them since they are very similar in appearance. The look with the accordian surround, pressed paper curvilinear cone with the light sheen and the iconic 1000Watt dust cap is the ultimate, forever. WGTi got ruined with gold dustcap.

[@JasonWW2000]

@pgmurray76 Did something change in the design with the gold dust cap, or do you mean it just didn't look as nice?

[@pgmurray76]

@JasonWW2000 Nothing changed. It likely was even stronger, if anything. I love them no matter what. The white 'JBL' on the plain black dustcap was my favorite look. The metallic is superior in appearance when compared to the lame version with the orange JBL logo and '4000Watt' across it. Ugh.

[@JasonWW2000]

​​@@pgmurray76Yeah, my 3 have the 4,000w dust caps. Not the prettiest. 😅

[@tomb9566]

I have two, and I'm running the 600.2 in my car on a quad 6x9 box. The 1200.2 is not efficient enough, too run subs anymore, but it looks good on the wall with my alpine mrv 1505

[@raysiva]

This reminds me of a California amp I had to run my 6x9’s back in the day which replaced my purple Pyramid. Of course it’s a PPI and superior, but I love the similar styling

[@tatialo37]

I have the pc225 and 250 muffler amps!!! Still working!!!

[@beauyo1293]

He said A series, and Siri responded. Lol.

[@tobystrickland8000]

Give ya a dollar for it 😜 love them old amps!

[@stevecombscombs2950]

Beautiful

[@joeyholthusen6495]

Was guessing around 300 rms Bridged mono approximately. Dynamic at 4 ohm... a little shy..

[@jaz97]

Big D have you ever heard a difference in sound on the ELACs with different amps? I don't on this end but what about your end?

[@91CavGT5]

Good question. I know he has made comments before about sound quality of different amps.

[@JasonWW2000]

The biggest difference that I hear between amplifiers is the dynamic, explosive, controlled tonal character. Even at low power. You just need a sub or some speakers capable of playing that fast, transient sound. When you have the right combination of speakers and amp a sudden burst of sounds can make you flinch, even when you are expecting it. That always puts a smile on my face.

[@TheSFFV]

Man those amps are just awesome. If anyone some and use them, please take care if them. I would love to have 2 or 3 even if blown.

[@bayramoglumurathan925]

Thanks.

[@chrishessey9733]

I have those. Still look new and still in the box

[@travismclendon8961]

I am a PPI fan and have many versions of the amps. I prefer the earlier models with the unregulated power supply.

[@donnieegler7292]

I really miss my A1200 and A200 i use to have

[@puterg0d]

Very possible that those 30y/o conponents held back the 2ohm test...

[@bubbawubba2307]

Even with those low powered amps the mids and highs still got loud back then. I had a 25x2 amp on my mids and highs and they still sounded great and kept up with the subs. today I have 1200 rms on my mids and highs in my SQ car and its just a little bit louder.

[@JacobyWalker-om9pu]

Hey love the content there's a new sub on Amazon don't think anyone has seen it yet would love your review mobiator 12 inch subwoofer

[@muahaha5929]

Best looking amps hands down. bought a A404 in 2004, but sold it like a big dummy.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

These pushing original phantoms 🥰🤤😎 but a guy needed to have the eclipse head unit.

[@user-yv7fk6ec1e]

I have a 1200, 600, 2x 404, 3x 300, and a 204, a few are BNIB. Needing someone to go through them and recap/update them for usage in a project. I went to the IASCA Finals a few weeks back in hopes of finding a person or shop, but no luck. Would appreciate some links or emails for reputable repair shops. Wanting to start with the 1200, 2x 300, and the 204 for a project I’m going to call “Not Rockit Science”.

[@wal2]

Shawnmking (at) gmail dot com

[@JasonWW2000]

There's also GS Amp Repair out of Arizona. He used to work for Rockford. Also Desert Audio Specialties in Arizona. Then there's a shop in North Carolina called Freeman's Car Stereo.

[@user-yv7fk6ec1e]

@@JasonWW2000 do appreciate it. Will definitely reach out to them.

[@fallofthezombies1379]

I have 3 of the arts series amps. A204 a300.2 a600.2

[@Kawicraze]

Had two of the A1200 back in the day. Made some poor choices and sold them long ago. I would love to get my hands on a few a1200s again. Hint hint..Derek you ever want to sell I’m your guy

[@jaz97]

Crazy how back in the 90s we thought systems was slapping and when those amps are tested they didn't put out no more than 500 watts lol

[@justgotohm4775]

It was slapping, and unlike the one tone ultra inefficient subs produced now the woofers then had tone, fast response, and a broad range. I’ve got a couple 1991 Credence DVC 12’s that sound fantastic, inside the car, not for the neighborhood. Although they take 2cu ft per woofer sealed, haha. The PPI 2075AM Art amp I have now would hit incredibly hard in front of a couple Cerwin Vega 15’s in the back of a Bronco II, in 1990.

[@spartanpatriot3163]

On another episode of how far you can fall.

[@JasonWW2000]

What do you mean?

[@spartanpatriot3163]

@@JasonWW2000 PPI used to be high end, top of the mark, now it's flea market trash

[@floydwilliams3321]

Cool

[@dylanthevillian1]

I’ve got two, in storage…

[@tjr4286]

It was the first amp I ever had

[@jasonnelson6624]

A300.2 was my workhorse amp that just kept working. Until I made the mistake of letting someone borrow it. Just to return it not working. 😢😢

[@shawnk4517]

Beautiful. She’s MINTY

[@wal2]

Yessir, very good shape!

[@frankdurham9807]

Made in the U S A

[@stevemccauley5734]

That amplifier needs serviced. I guarantee you it has DC offset on each speaker lead, which reduces output. I’ve repaired A LOT of Art series amps in the past & every single one of them had DC offset before I started.

[@moabs10blowthru41]

I had 4 of the big ones

[@dustincleary3951]

Gave 1 away last yr

[@Bassotronics]

I always found those amplifiers to be odd.

[@scottmiller3025]

Yes car audio has definitely lost its way in my opinion…

[@bdc211]

lost its way?? if you spent $1100 today on a 300 watt amp that didnt make rated power, had no crossover, and had to buy a power plug seperately, youd be happy??

[@justgotohm4775]

@@bdc211I’m assuming he means in general. Today the market is flooded with junk, in the late 80’s, early 90’s the “junk” was still mostly decent gear, aside from Roadmaster, Sparkomatic, etc. But Pyramid, Unic, Acoustic, Fultron, US Audio, would still get you a great, fairly reliable sound, if not pushed past its limits. Most car audio was really good stuff then with a few exceptions. Now most car audio is junk, with a few exceptions.

[@bdc211]

@@justgotohm4775 you can buy a taramps south american half bride smart 3 that dynos 3,800 watts for $260 bucks... full crossover..3800 watts at .5 - 2ohms.... thats basically impedence rise offsetting.. plus signal to noise ratios that rival old sq amps, for 260 bucks.. thats just one budget brand available today... this era of available car audio is way better than its ever been.. whats good has just changed brands because of hobbyists in the game... why buy a proprietary design from mtx or whoever, that cant be rebuilt by the owner on the fly today, for 2marrows competition... or buy a woofer that you have to completely replace if you get a surround wound on a driver... ive been in the hobby for 30 years, and the only old amp i would consider owning again is a soundstream ref 1000sx, and a 705s.. that would just be to add to my boston pro drivers i have in the closet, for a future old school build someday... ive owned 2 1000sx. 2 705s, one that had never seen power. (wish i never sold it).. 700sx.. ppi art a600.2 a404.. several of the first powerclass amps.. old fosgates.. i had two sundown sa 15s and 2 boston pro 12s on one reference 1000sx on mixed mono once, in a 2door cherokee.. driving the 2 15s at.5 ohm bridged, and the bostons on 4 ohm stereo, on one 2 channel amp... i beat that rig for 2 solid years on factory electrical, flexing the whole cab.. i still dont understand totally how that amp was able to do that... thats the best amp ever made from the 90s... anyways, sorry for ramblin.. jmo

[@scottmiller3025]

@@bdc211 I’m 49 …I did all of that shit.1.00 1.50 a watt… don’t get me wrong I’m glad everyone can have better and cheaper stuff I just wish it had been available when I was coming up..take care

[@JasonWW2000]

I think car audio has only gotten better over time. If you want high-end, there's plenty of high-end brands on the market.

[@henryovalles1163]

Nice looking as art amps but as power monters Hifonics had them beat

[@beagoodhuman]

I have an A404. It needs repairs tho...😢

[@envisionelectronics]

CHY passed on Dec 23 2016 not 2018.

[@djclabbe88]

20+ years? They're already +30 years old 😜

[@wal2]

I did say plus 😝

[@raymo6795]

...the amp is over 30 years old

[@travismclendon8961]

No crossovers is a pro not a con. Lol

[@JasonWW2000]

Built-in crossovers weren't really seen in amplifiers until a little later. I don't see it as a con since it limits the usability.

[@six4standingtall]

I think my cuz still have his sitting in the closet.❤

[@Bassotronics]

Precision Power was not precise with its power. 😂

[@ninidog1989]

d4s amps get 15 volts but not ppi

[@Forcefed2002]

Its a regulated power supply- no need

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

they sucked. They were not loud at all. I replaced mine with Phoenix gold ZX 500 and M 50.care to test the zx500. I still have it?

[@JasonWW2000]

I think the people that bought these amplifiers we're more interested in quality as opposed to quantity.

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

@@JasonWW2000 they weren’t either. Overpriced for the quality…..absolutely

[@JasonWW2000]

@@OakLawnSpeedShop Everyone's entitled to their opinion. 👍