New Toy Today - Big Gold Cruise Power old school amp

tomtomjr · 01-20-2009

Finally got in another Cruise power amp in today. Super hard to find, and have only owned a few of them. (DAT600xp models) ... I got in the DAT300XP in today from UPS. It was a display unit. Opened it up and it is different than any amp I have seen before. Separate boards for PS and AMP. I have seen separate PS and AMPS before (zapco 150/151, early Phase Linear, early Phase Linear, ect) , but not quite like this. Thought I would share the pics. Don't see many different designs, and this one fits into the 'odd' category. The DAT600xp puts out full power at 8 to 16 ohms bridged. Not 4 or 2 like most amps. Anyone on here ever run the DAT300xp? I have run the DAT600XP's on Eight Petras 15's in 1992-1993 and it was decent. I currently have a new in box one (600 in pic), and always looking for more of this brand. Here is a link to more pics of them, plus the manual pics. If anyone else has any of these, let me know. Enjoy...

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quality_sound · 01-20-2009

Sony did the same thing in the "big reds." Phenomenal amps.

**silverdiesel2574** · 01-21-2009

Where do you guys find this stuff?

bassfromspace · 01-21-2009

I've never heard of this brand.

Inferno333 · 01-21-2009

No crap... I've never heard of it.

benny · 01-21-2009

Beautiful pair, tomtom!

wheelieking71 · 01-21-2009

wow, thats one ive never seen. and ive seen alot. the heatsink extrusion looks like an old PPI pro-mos.

tomtomjr · 01-21-2009

They look alot like an early PPI, but are different somewhat. The DAT300xp was made in 89, and I think the DAT600xp was made in 91. Old-school stuff for sure. Has the "phantom power" DIN plug for adding EQ's and crossovers too.

starboy869 · 01-21-2009

crazy

tristan20 · 01-22-2009

Nice old school, definitely PPI looking. Any marks or signatures on the boards?

tomtomjr · 01-22-2009

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Originally Posted by tristan20

Nice old school, definitely PPI looking. Any marks or signatures on the boards?

Thought you got out of car audio Tristan... I will open them back up here shortly. Started thinking about the markings, and now you have me wondering about them now...

SUX 2BU · 01-22-2009

Dang dude, WHERE do you find this stuff?? And in such mint condition too! I remember these amps but only from seeing ads in CA&E and CSR back in the day. The young kids here wouldn't remember

Being a small amp maker they quite possibly got their heat sinks extruded from whoever was doing PPI's as well. And a phantom power plug, isn't old PPI-ish too? Or maybe I'm thinking of Orion.

tomtomjr · 01-22-2009

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Originally Posted by SUX 2BU

Dang dude, WHERE do you find this stuff?? And in such mint condition too! I remember these amps but only from seeing ads in CA&E and CSR back in the day. The young kids here wouldn't remember

Being a small amp maker they quite possibly got their heat sinks extruded from whoever was doing PPI's as well. And a phantom power plug, isn't old PPI-ish too? Or maybe I'm thinking of Orion.

It is a lot like PPI. PPI, Fosgate, early Rockford Fosgate, Fultron, Orion, ect. used the Phantom-power DIN plugs. The heatsink is identical to a PPI. When I ran one of these CP's in 92 or so, I ran the PPI's with it for mids and highs and the heatsinks matched up. Inside is different though.
BUT just got in another toy too. Ebay deal. Couldn't resist. Anyone ever seen one of these? I haven't. This matches up to my early Zapco goodies nicely...

tristan20 · 01-22-2009

wow holy crap that is one nice zapco piece, never seen one. Must be a custom

Not completely out of the hobby yet, still got my foot in the door. Waiting for someone to kick me hehe

Got a bunch of stuff to sell off still, just need to find the time

Robb · 01-30-2009

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Originally Posted by silverdiesel2574

Where do you guys find this stuff?

they are hardcore car audio people.

baggedbirds · 01-31-2009

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Wow, thats super slick. Looks like a PEQ in there and their older crossovers. where do find something like that?

thats a wild looking piece. Would you mind sharing what got that gem for?

tomtomjr · 01-31-2009

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Originally Posted by baggedbirds

Wow, thats super slick. Looks like a PEQ in there and their older crossovers. where do find something like that?
thats a wild looking piece. Would you mind sharing what got that gem for?

That is 1 PX (eq) , 3 AEX (xovers) , and an AFI (fader) . PEQ has 18 sliders, and only one knob. I picked up the faceplate, and added the components from my collection. Bought it on Ebay. (BIN) . Still need one more AEX to complete it. Unsure of what the copper colored square is for on the plate. Maybe a switch/s ? Might use it for my 72 Honda Z600 project with the other old Zapco stuff I have. Here is a shot of the backside. I still have to add a few knobs to it, one AEX, cables, and 2 power supplies. Will finish it soon. Just have to make some time to dig through my Zap parts, and find another AEX that I have stashed somewhere.

cajunner · 01-31-2009

looks like something done one-off for a plane install, or maybe a limo...

JHirzel · 08-01-2011

Hi, I just cleaned out my garage and found this amp i used to use. Wanting to sell it but cant find much information to help me price it. Was wondering what you could tell me about this amp? Thanks!!

wdemetrius1 · 08-03-2011

^^

What kind of amp is it? Pictures?

**bigdwiz** · 03-12-2012

@tomtomjr and @tristan20, miss you guys on the forum. Stop by and visit sometime please!!

^^Those Cruise power amps are NICE looking! ^^

Ampman · 04-24-2012

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Originally Posted by tomtomjr

Finally got in another Cruise power amp in today. Super hard to find, and have only owned a few of them. (DAT600xp models) ... I got in the DAT300XP in today from UPS. It was a display unit. Opened it up and it is different than any amp I have seen before. Separate boards for PS and AMP. I have seen separate PS and AMPS before (zapco 150/151, early Phase Linear, early Phase Linear, ect) , but not quite like this. Thought I would share the pics. Don't see many different designs, and this one fits into the 'odd' category. The DAT600xp puts out full power at 8 to 16 ohms bridged. Not 4 or 2 like most amps. Anyone on here ever run the DAT300xp? I have run the DAT600XP's on Eight Petras 15's in 1992-1993 and it was decent. I currently have a new in box one (600 in pic), and always looking for more of this brand. Here is a link to more pics of them, plus the manual pics. If anyone else has any of these, let me know. Enjoy...

MORE CRUISE POWER PICS
tomtomjr/CAR AUDIO/cruise power AMP - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

OTHER Old AMPS
tomtomjr/CAR AUDIO - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Very nice