Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
  • Overall:
    0.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    0.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    0.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
(8) (see rating details)
Submitted December 27, 2007 by a customer from uninets.net

"Buy someones old , used beat up amp. not one of these."

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
1,hum 2, lousey flickering panal lamp 3, scratchy erratic pots 4,noisey fans 5, that are on all the time ? 6,had to wait 2 weeks to find a replacement fuse 7, jacks all over are of shoddy quality (at best) 8, considering its ashdowns "premium bass amp" they should go and learn again and do it right.
Sound
poor quality- real simple, plastic jacks that don't hold cords (they'll fall out from speaker jacks) Only wanted as a sub amp for home stereo center out amplifier. The power supply is poor on its filtering, I have a hum even with nothing attached and all levels cut down to no gain. Fans are on all the time and are noisy, and I wonder if the supply is up to it as the panal lamp flickers at a medium volume. I don't play guitar with it, But I wouldn't want to count on this thing to earn a living. I run 2 15 inch Wharfdale subs- 1 per channel. My Old KUSTOM K-250, makes this thing look sick !
Features
My flashlight owners manual has more information in it. As far s the components, if Macki would have a use for them,I'd suggest that ashdown ship their stock to 'em.
Ease of Use
Here again,what manual ?
Quality
I have my old KUSTOM K-250 the thing has got be 40 years old . but at least there is no annoying fans,or hums. You ask the queation, "Would the product be appropiate for use "on the road" ? Yes, as long as there is no hazardous chemicals in it, I would consider using it on the road to fill a pothole!
Value
NO!
Manufacturer Support
My initial dilike was their bright VU meter lamp that flickers, contacted ashdown and was told if I removed the bulb it voided the warranty. The bulb isn't even covered by warranty !
The Wow Factor
liked the 2 driven channels with the mono block front end. Thinking Hmmmmm, Bass guitar lots of low end power, good for center bass on home stereo. Last time I buy forign built junk ! will Consider macki next time, or yamaha. Asfaras "sex appeal" may work if you " drop it on your beloved or aspirations ! LOL

Musical Background:

Hobbyist-home stereo

Musical Style:

Rock, Movies,
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