Goodbye GTO75.4 - I'll miss you baby. - Page 2 - Team-BHP

rocksterraghu · 26th October 2007, 13:05

19th June 2007:

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Originally Posted by rocksterraghu

1 JBL CS60.4 driving the 6X9's and the components (I wish it was GTO75.4, but budget, budget!)

I've always loved the 75.4. IMO, it is (feels bad to say 'was') "THE" best VFM amplifier. Whenever I think about my components clipping a little at high volumes I can picture a 75.4 replacing my 60.4.

Ah! Now it is discontinued. I've seen that it was the favorite VFM amplifier around here. LBM, hydra, many times Navin and I recommended that amplifier to people.

I remember once, everyone was recommending the 75.4 to a fellow who already had a 4-channel amplifier as a replacement. You came in and said "What is with you guys and 75.4? The 300.1 is much cheaper and drives the sub better" - or something like that. And everyone replied saying nothing could beat the 75.4, I remember especially LBM saying something like that in Hindi.

panky12345 · 26th October 2007, 14:49

Oh! Thats a sad news....good that I managed hands on one JBL 75.4II well in time.

navin · 26th October 2007, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

[/b][/i]I've kept one (or two) for myself of course.

Quote:

Originally Posted by panky12345

good that I managed hands on one JBL 75.4II well in time.

and my mom get the BIG Brother version but that is OT as per Sam's request.

See all you transistor guys, you have to bid farewell someday becuase transistors are so passe. They still make 6550 tubes. From the frist time I heard the 6500 in my Marshall in the late 70s I was in love. As usual I have taken is OT, so please lets stay on the topic.

jesal · 26th October 2007, 19:41

even i managed one that too at a bargain

m4ugr8 · 26th October 2007, 19:57

The 75.4 Gone

And i was thinking of getting for my setup.This 4 channel amp was the best VFM.

shrivz · 26th October 2007, 20:22

Now, I'm seriously thinking of picking this up (since there are a few pieces left in stock) instead of the 301.1!!!

75.4:
284 watts RMS x 2 channel at 4 ohms,
14.4V supply and ≤1% THD + N

301.1:
204 watts RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms
and ≤ 1% THD + N

this amp will go down the history books as a legend!!

NIP · 28th October 2007, 20:54

i'm a proud owner of a 75.4 and will be for a long time to come. it may die in the marketplace, but will live on in my car

again thanks to tbhp and sam for helping me make the decision when i ICE'd my ride !

St. Anger · 31st October 2007, 19:07

Hi Sam,
I picked up a GTO75.4 finally after going through the forum from M.A. Car Studio at Oshiwara.

I am absolutely in love with the Amp but have a few Q's.

After installation, the gains were set so high that there was a continuous hiss from the speakers akin to that coming from the High Tension power cables by various utilities.

While routing the RCA cables, one of the connector pin cover (the gold plated thingy), came loose with the RCA pin.

Is there something wrong with the Amp or is it normal for the connector cover to come loose. I haven't really had the time to get back to M.A. Car Studio as i am busy till Friday with Exams.

What do i do ?

Sam Kapasi · 31st October 2007, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by St. Anger

After installation, the gains were set so high that there was a continuous hiss from the speakers akin to that coming from the High Tension power cables by various utilities.

While routing the RCA cables, one of the connector pin cover (the gold plated thingy), came loose with the RCA pin.

This is a common problem for installs. Go back and insist that they lower the gains.
The gold cap does come off if the RCAs are set too tight. I've seen it happen before. if it fits back in and sounds fine, it's ok.

blueraven316 · 31st October 2007, 21:02

RIP! Nice product, hope some equally good product replaces it.

binz · 31st October 2007, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueraven316

RIP! Nice product, hope some equally good product replaces it.

If an equally good product is going replace it,then i don't see why it was discontinued in the first place.

We still have to finish that install.

I don't know jack about this amp.But if there are any for free .. ..

With all due respect,goodbye 75.4!

St. Anger · 31st October 2007, 23:12

I have taken over the tuning of the amp to enjoyable standards and currently it's a work in progress.

Will require the help of the resident guru's fine tuning it though.

I fixed the amp RCA cover and it seems to be working fine.

So far so good, hoping for the best.

I just love the amp, I'm bloody dam glad that i chose this amp over others.

Oh and one more thing, how do i register my amp in order to avail of warranty benefits ?

Awaiting your inputs, till then,
sing - a- long Sam.

v1p3r · 1st November 2007, 03:49

Just booked one for a friend. Thanks Sam!

rchimni · 1st November 2007, 11:56

Is the replacement to the 75.4 out ? if not could you suggest an alternate pls ?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...rs-sub-rs.html (Amps, Speakers & Sub for RS)

Thanks

s0uljah · 1st November 2007, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by binz

I don't know jack about this amp.But if there are any for free....

If there were any for free you still wouldnt get any

26th October 2007, 14:49	#17 (permalink)
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,407	Oh! Thats a sad news....good that I managed hands on one JBL 75.4II well in time. __________________ Yehi hota hai toh aakhir yahi hota kyun hai??

26th October 2007, 19:41	#19 (permalink)
jesal Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,782 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	even i managed one that too at a bargain __________________ Јєşåł Åŕỳā Modifying Gone Mental

26th October 2007, 20:22	#21 (permalink)
shrivz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MH12 Posts: 492 View My Garage	Now, I'm seriously thinking of picking this up (since there are a few pieces left in stock) instead of the 301.1!!! 75.4: 284 watts RMS x 2 channel at 4 ohms, 14.4V supply and ≤1% THD + N 301.1: 204 watts RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms and ≤ 1% THD + N this amp will go down the history books as a legend!! __________________ every speaker has its own flavour! as you let your tongue do the tasting, let your ears do the listening! Last edited by shrivz : 26th October 2007 at 20:37.

31st October 2007, 19:07	#23 (permalink)
St. Anger BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 87	GTO 75.4 Rulz ! Hi Sam, I picked up a GTO75.4 finally after going through the forum from M.A. Car Studio at Oshiwara. I am absolutely in love with the Amp but have a few Q's. After installation, the gains were set so high that there was a continuous hiss from the speakers akin to that coming from the High Tension power cables by various utilities. While routing the RCA cables, one of the connector pin cover (the gold plated thingy), came loose with the RCA pin. Is there something wrong with the Amp or is it normal for the connector cover to come loose. I haven't really had the time to get back to M.A. Car Studio as i am busy till Friday with Exams. What do i do ? __________________ Estranged-Readying for Exams-Back for now-Confused by DXZ775USB

31st October 2007, 23:12	#27 (permalink)
St. Anger BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 87	Caps Off I have taken over the tuning of the amp to enjoyable standards and currently it's a work in progress. Will require the help of the resident guru's fine tuning it though. I fixed the amp RCA cover and it seems to be working fine. So far so good, hoping for the best. I just love the amp, I'm bloody dam glad that i chose this amp over others. Oh and one more thing, how do i register my amp in order to avail of warranty benefits ? Awaiting your inputs, till then, sing - a- long Sam. __________________ Estranged-Readying for Exams-Back for now-Confused by DXZ775USB

26th October 2007, 19:57	#20 (permalink)
m4ugr8 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 306 View My Garage	The 75.4 Gone And i was thinking of getting for my setup.This 4 channel amp was the best VFM.

28th October 2007, 20:54	#22 (permalink)
NIP BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 577 View My Garage	i'm a proud owner of a 75.4 and will be for a long time to come. it may die in the marketplace, but will live on in my car again thanks to tbhp and sam for helping me make the decision when i ICE'd my ride !

31st October 2007, 21:02	#25 (permalink)
blueraven316 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 906 View My Garage	RIP! Nice product, hope some equally good product replaces it.

1st November 2007, 03:49	#28 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,133 View My Garage	Just booked one for a friend. Thanks Sam! __________________ *Peace is a lie, there is only passion.*

1st November 2007, 11:56	#29 (permalink)
rchimni BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manila Posts: 128 View My Garage	Is the replacement to the 75.4 out ? if not could you suggest an alternate pls ? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...rs-sub-rs.html (Amps, Speakers & Sub for RS) Thanks

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