kde Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just saw my KA 1000 THX sub amp go up in smoke. Sounded like a fizzle and then saw smoke... then I cut it off. Does this mean that my amp is "done"? Wasn't looking to spend $1,500 on this component. A bit upset as this amp was always stored in a rack... and has always been hooked up to a Furman Elite 20 PF i line conditioner. The amp is ~8 years old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 29, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just saw my KA 1000 THX sub amp go up in smoke. Sounded like a fizzle and then saw smoke... then I cut it off. Does this mean that my amp is "done"? Doesn't sound good. Sorry to hear that. Call Klipsch to see if they have authorized repair centers you can take it to. Would likely be much cheaper to repair than to replace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The amp is all done for the most part. Get a new pro-amp, it will have a new warranty and can have additional DSP and power. The repair on the old amp may be about the same but, call Klipsch and see what they quote for the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 There's a used one in nice condition on eBay for $400 shipped: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-KA-1000-THX-Amplifier-/281920205764?hash=item41a3c0f3c4:g:fcAAAOSwqYBWmqbC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 29, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 29, 2016 Nice find. Even says Make Offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kde Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I'll check out ebay listing and the repair options. Is there a fire hazard when amps go out? I didn't see any sparks... just smoke and a burning smell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 29, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 29, 2016 I would think that Smoke + Burning Smell = Fire Hazzard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Absolutely unplug the unit, it's a fire hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I've been running my pair of ultra 2 subs with a Samson SX3200 power amplifier that I purchased brand new for $500. In stereo, its rated at 750 watts per channel into 8 ohms and has no problem driving them to ridiculous levels. I just use the sub pre-outs on my processor that has crossover settings. Plenty of power and these things will straight get with it! Lots of options out there for powering the subs at reasonable price points. I've never actually heard my subs with the matching amp so don't know if I'm missing anything or not but they sound great. I actually seen that amp on eBay a couple of days ago and was tempted to give it a try but my subs are currently in storage anyway and probably will be until this time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kde Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 fyi - ended up getting the unit on ebay for $295 delivered. we'll see how it goes... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 30, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 30, 2016 Cool. That's much cheaper than buying a new amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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