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#vintageaudio #90s #caraudio
1998 Phoenix Gold REACTOR Special Edition Amplifier
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Phoenix Gold Car Audio Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu98-M_EowHMwD2nMt_crV8GvIUeHUPFK
August 1998 CAE Article on Phoenix Gold REACTOR: https://is.gd/caepgreactorhowitsmade
June 1998 CAE Test Review on Phoenix Gold REACTOR: https://is.gd/caepgreactorreview
Phoenix Gold ZX1200ti RARE Amplifier: youtube.com/watch?v=SEl0zMDLHV8
The Story Behind the World's Most Expensive Car Audio Amplifier: youtu.be/QjEbBps0VnQ
User Manuals
Phoenix Gold ZX450: https://is.gd/pgzx450man
Phoenix Gold ZX500: https://is.gd/pgzx500man
VIDEO INDEX
0:00 Intro
1:00 The REACTOR
1:40 Removing the Shroud
2:25 How It's Made
3:22 The ZX450 Amplifier
4:25 The ZX500 Amplifier
5:42 Setting Gains
6:07 ZX450 Amp Dyno Tests
9:26 ZX500 Amp Dyno Tests
13:33 What's Inside?
13:50 Sound Demos
3 Modes of the Amp Dyno Explained: youtu.be/Q0m6NsB-HHc
See the 7 Days of Amp Tests Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuodE1Zx7Y-6bhrEfCERSfl43EpB3P3lS
1983 Pyramid SE909 ECHO EQ/Booster: youtu.be/0fQnxpWpXVE
Brand New 37yr Old Sony Speakers: youtu.be/i9zZOLvf_bI
'80s Sparkomatic Speakers: youtu.be/loxJa2k2O5A
1984 Kmart Blue Light Special Speakers: youtu.be/ckvjUcq-ABs
Vintage Radio Shack Optimus Surface Mount Speakers: youtu.be/hzKgtjZOaRg
The Worst $200 Speakers Ever: youtu.be/S42JA00XVb8
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Shure MV7 Microphone: amzn.to/3A4OICK
Zoom H4n Audio Recorder: amzn.to/3BXjVsS
960 LED Panel: amzn.to/2Sxoq3S
TEST BENCH EQUIPMENT
SMD / D'Amore Engineering Amp Dyno (AD-1): https://is.gd/wccad1
XS Power D1400 Batteries - amzn.to/2BPFCKW
XS Power PSC60 Charger - amzn.to/2CHGcfs
Fluke 1000A AC/DC Clamp Meter: amzn.to/2Rw5WDA
Handheld Dyno AMM-1: https://is.gd/wccamm1
My Favorite Precision Screwdriver Kit: amzn.to/3yAaPmn
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#vintageaudio #90s #caraudio
1998 Phoenix Gold REACTOR Special Edition Amplifier
Support on Patreon for Early Access to Videos! patreon.com/OldSchoolStereo
Phoenix Gold Car Audio Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu98-M_EowHMwD2nMt_crV8GvIUeHUPFK
August 1998 CAE Article on Phoenix Gold REACTOR: https://is.gd/caepgreactorhowitsmade
June 1998 CAE Test Review on Phoenix Gold REACTOR: https://is.gd/caepgreactorreview
Phoenix Gold ZX1200ti RARE Amplifier: youtube.com/watch?v=SEl0zMDLHV8
The Story Behind the World's Most Expensive Car Audio Amplifier: youtu.be/QjEbBps0VnQ
User Manuals
Phoenix Gold ZX450: https://is.gd/pgzx450man
Phoenix Gold ZX500: https://is.gd/pgzx500man
VIDEO INDEX
0:00 Intro
1:00 The REACTOR
1:40 Removing the Shroud
2:25 How It's Made
3:22 The ZX450 Amplifier
4:25 The ZX500 Amplifier
5:42 Setting Gains
6:07 ZX450 Amp Dyno Tests
9:26 ZX500 Amp Dyno Tests
13:33 What's Inside?
13:50 Sound Demos
3 Modes of the Amp Dyno Explained: youtu.be/Q0m6NsB-HHc
See the 7 Days of Amp Tests Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuodE1Zx7Y-6bhrEfCERSfl43EpB3P3lS
1983 Pyramid SE909 ECHO EQ/Booster: youtu.be/0fQnxpWpXVE
Brand New 37yr Old Sony Speakers: youtu.be/i9zZOLvf_bI
'80s Sparkomatic Speakers: youtu.be/loxJa2k2O5A
1984 Kmart Blue Light Special Speakers: youtu.be/ckvjUcq-ABs
Vintage Radio Shack Optimus Surface Mount Speakers: youtu.be/hzKgtjZOaRg
The Worst $200 Speakers Ever: youtu.be/S42JA00XVb8
Get your WAL/OSS Merch: bigdwiz.creator-spring.com
Buy Me a Coffee/Tea/Slap-a-D-No : oldschoolstereo.com/p/donate.html
➡️ Support OSS / Williston Audio Labs for early access to videos: patreon.com/OldSchoolStereo
One Time "Tip" for Video Support: paypal.me/BigDWiz
VIDEO AND AUDIO GEAR
Camera - iPhone 13pro 1TB - amzn.to/3nCjGvc
RODE Wireless Go II Microphones: amzn.to/3Q6NVHl
Shure MV7 Microphone: amzn.to/3A4OICK
Zoom H4n Audio Recorder: amzn.to/3BXjVsS
960 LED Panel: amzn.to/2Sxoq3S
TEST BENCH EQUIPMENT
SMD / D'Amore Engineering Amp Dyno (AD-1): https://is.gd/wccad1
XS Power D1400 Batteries - amzn.to/2BPFCKW
XS Power PSC60 Charger - amzn.to/2CHGcfs
Fluke 1000A AC/DC Clamp Meter: amzn.to/2Rw5WDA
Handheld Dyno AMM-1: https://is.gd/wccamm1
My Favorite Precision Screwdriver Kit: amzn.to/3yAaPmn
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase from one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase
