[SkizeR]

just got word that these will be out very soon.

Pricing as follows
Z-150.2AP - $699.95
Z-150.4AP - $1166.95
Z-150.6AP - $1399.95
Z-400.2AP - $1249.95

 

[lowcel]

just got word that these will be out very soon.

Pricing as follows
Z-150.2AP - $699.95
Z-150.4AP - $1166.95
Z-150.6AP - $1399.95
Z-400.2AP - $1249.95

Less than I expected them to be. That's always a good thing.

 

[TerryGreen5986]

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[BrainMach1]

Skizer, you have a PM.

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[SkizeR]

Skizer, you have a PM.

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didnt get one..?

 

[SnakeOil]

Can you confirm the country of origin? I’m sure that’s not as important as it used to be but still a question

 

[toneloc2]

I've got three of the new AP amps on order (a 150.6AP and two 400.2AP's) and I can't wait to try them out. My only complaint with my LX was a slight bit of noise. With the AP's s/n being 110ish compared to the 90ish of the LX's these amps should be absolutely amazing.

any update or review on these yet

 

[SkizeR]

Oops, forgot to post these. I'll let Josh comment on how they are.

 

[Golden Ear]

Great shots, Skiz!


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[SkizeR]

Great shots, Skiz!


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Thanks. Some of these are mine, and some of these are Matei's (my part time employee). Hes only part time because hes to busy running his own photography business, and hes damn good at it.

 

[D34dl1fter]

Nick and Matei both take incredible pics, I'm amazed each time I've seen their work....

The amps are without a doubt better for 2 definite reasons...there could be more but initially these 2 are biggest
1. The much lower noise floor compared to the lx
2. There is without question more detail coming out with the amp swap from lx to ap...I changed nothing else but amps

 

[mmiller]

Another Bitchin’ install Nick! I always enjoy seeing your work.

Oops, forgot to post these. I'll let Josh comment on how they are.

 

[Lycancatt]

I'm glad the noise floor was addressed, that was my main issue with these amps. solid performers otherwise

 

[toneloc2]

well i guess i made the right choice, my z150.6 ap is being shipped. should have in two weeks...

 

[89grand]

They look nice, and the Zapco name is cool sounding, and always has been, but at least for me, amplifiers, so long as they produce the power you expect, can handle the impedance you will be presenting, and have no weird noise issues, are the least important aspect of an audio system as far as components are concerned (speaker wire and cables I don't consider components).

The most expensive amp I ever bought was a PPI A600.2 new for around $600 dollars. My fairly cheap Rockford Fosgate Prime R750-1D cost me $230 and is actually more powerful, and I'm sure I couldn't tell the two apart. In fact, my R750-1D and two R400-4D's combined cost less than that A600.2...over 20 years later.

 

[ChaseUTB]

Oops, forgot to post these. I'll let Josh comment on how they are.

Very nice work and flush mount false floor. I want to get some work like this done eventually I’m my 2015 Q40. Those amp prices are way out of my league purchase wise. Might as well go mosconi at that point. Are Zapco amps known for having a sound like Mosconi?

 

[SkizeR]

Very nice work and flush mount false floor. I want to get some work like this done eventually I’m my 2015 Q40. Those amp prices are way out of my league purchase wise. Might as well go mosconi at that point. Are Zapco amps known for having a sound like Mosconi?

i dont want to hurt any feelings, so no comment

 

[ChaseUTB]

They look nice, and the Zapco name is cool sounding, and always has been, but at least for me, amplifiers, so long as they produce the power you expect, can handle the impedance you will be presenting, and have no weird noise issues, are the least important aspect of an audio system as far as components are concerned (speaker wire and cables I don't consider components).

The most expensive amp I ever bought was a PPI A600.2 new for around $600 dollars. My fairly cheap Rockford Fosgate Prime R750-1D cost me $230 and is actually more powerful, and I'm sure I couldn't tell the two apart. In fact, my R750-1D and two R400-4D's combined cost less than that A600.2...over 20 years later.

Yes, some of the expensive amps have a flavor they add to the sound. The analog circuitry has to be designed to do something a little extra because amplifying a signal cleanly can be done for a lot cheaper which we all know.

Would love to test some people regarding expensive and non expensive run of the mill amps. Have the amps set up on a switch and swap amp To amp every 10-15 maybe 20 seconds while the song plays back. I wonder how many could consistently pick out their Zapco, Mosconi, Sinfoni, Brax, or pick the NVX, PPI, Hertz, Alpine Pdx!

This is like pro audio tests and forums ( music mixing and engineering) when forum posters take an A vs B listening comparison of unlabeled audio files. They pick file A as the hi end analog Gear and 7-8 times out of 10 they ended up choosing the cheap gear file as the hi end gear. Ears can be fooled and perception bias is real, ex: I paid $2k for this amp so hell yeah it sounds way better!

If one wants to spend $2k on a Mosconi amp By all means please do! If I was rolling in bread I would purchase one or two so I could own what could be considered one of the best amps!

That doesn’t change me knowing that a $500 amp could do the same kick ass job and that $1500 could be spent on speakers or better install techniques! Have a great day ?

 

[ChaseUTB]

Very nice work and flush mount false floor. I want to get some work like this done eventually I’m my 2015 Q40. Those amp prices are way out of my league purchase wise. Might as well go mosconi at that point. Are Zapco amps known for having a sound like Mosconi?

i dont want to hurt any feelings, so no comment <img src="http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" class="inlineimg" />

I wasn’t trying to imply that one amp is better or sounds better than another, just never heard a Zapco before. This is big boy league amps, If the quality is there than I would run them as well and put the saved money elsewhere. If the sound isn’t there then that why I would go Mosconi. Sorry for the confusion! Have a good one ?

 

[SkizeR]

Yes, some of the expensive amps have a flavor they add to the sound. The analog circuitry has to be designed to do something a little extra because amplifying a signal cleanly can be done for a lot cheaper which we all know.

Would love to test some people regarding expensive and non expensive run of the mill amps. Have the amps set up on a switch and swap amp To amp every 10-15 maybe 20 seconds while the song plays back. I wonder how many could consistently pick out their Zapco, Mosconi, Sinfoni, Brax, or pick the NVX, PPI, Hertz, Alpine Pdx!

This is like pro audio tests and forums ( music mixing and engineering) when forum posters take an A vs B listening comparison of unlabeled audio files. They pick file A as the hi end analog Gear and 7-8 times out of 10 they ended up choosing the cheap gear file as the hi end gear. Ears can be fooled and perception bias is real, ex: I paid $2k for this amp so hell yeah it sounds way better!

If one wants to spend $2k on a Mosconi amp By all means please do! If I was rolling in bread I would purchase one or two so I could own what could be considered one of the best amps!

That doesn’t change me knowing that a $500 amp could do the same kick ass job and that $1500 could be spent on speakers or better install techniques! Have a great day ?

I wasn’t trying to imply that one amp is better or sounds better than another, just never heard a Zapco before. This is big boy league amps, If the quality is there than I would run them as well and put the saved money elsewhere. If the sound isn’t there then that why I would go Mosconi. Sorry for the confusion! Have a good one ?

to answer your question and fulfill your wish.. and this is with the LX. not the better AP

https://issuu.com/diogoianaconi/docs/amplifier_shootout