Help Ampman, John MMX, or anyone... ESX Q Amp question, please?

[merc]

Guys,
I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the simple
amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q amps
and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced outputs
so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the amp for
both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two channels for
my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the sub
channel?

Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the Q2751
which I sold long, long, ago.

Thanks for any and all help anyone can offer!

Take Care,
merc
tR#116

[MZ]

> Guys,
> I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the
simple
> amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q amps
> and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced outputs
> so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the amp
for
> both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two channels
for
> my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the sub
> channel?

You're going to buy a head unit based solely on whether or not it has the
same cable type as your amp?

>
> Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the
Q2751
> which I sold long, long, ago.

Want a manual? It doesn't have the answer to your question in it though.

[merc]

Actually, I want to buy an Eclipse CD8053, but, it uses some combo RCA
balanced cables instead of something like an XLR or even the mini din. So...
in order to use a balanced run I'd need some type of balanced RCA to
mini-din adapter?

Do you know where I can buy these?

As for the manual, I really don't think I'd need one for this amp since it's
already been used in this car before, but with unbalanced inputs. What I
need is the pin out schematic for the mini din cables.

Thanks anyway...
Take Care,
merc

"MZ" > wrote in message
...
> > Guys,
> > I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the
> simple
> > amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q
amps
> > and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced
outputs
> > so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the amp
> for
> > both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two channels
> for
> > my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the sub
> > channel?
>
> You're going to buy a head unit based solely on whether or not it has the
> same cable type as your amp?
>
> >
> > Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the
> Q2751
> > which I sold long, long, ago.
>
> Want a manual? It doesn't have the answer to your question in it though.
>
>

[merc]

BTW, I think the old Zapco's used this same type of balanced connectors...
what did folks hook up to them via those mini-dins?


"merc" > wrote in message
...
> Actually, I want to buy an Eclipse CD8053, but, it uses some combo RCA
> balanced cables instead of something like an XLR or even the mini din.
So...
> in order to use a balanced run I'd need some type of balanced RCA to
> mini-din adapter?
>
> Do you know where I can buy these?
>
> As for the manual, I really don't think I'd need one for this amp since
it's
> already been used in this car before, but with unbalanced inputs. What I
> need is the pin out schematic for the mini din cables.
>
> Thanks anyway...
> Take Care,
> merc
>
> "MZ" > wrote in message
> ...
> > > Guys,
> > > I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the
> > simple
> > > amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q
> amps
> > > and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced
> outputs
> > > so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the
amp
> > for
> > > both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two
channels
> > for
> > > my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the
sub
> > > channel?
> >
> > You're going to buy a head unit based solely on whether or not it has
the
> > same cable type as your amp?
> >
> > >
> > > Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the
> > Q2751
> > > which I sold long, long, ago.
> >
> > Want a manual? It doesn't have the answer to your question in it
though.
> >
> >
>
>

[MZ]

> Actually, I want to buy an Eclipse CD8053, but, it uses some combo RCA
> balanced cables instead of something like an XLR or even the mini din.
So...
> in order to use a balanced run I'd need some type of balanced RCA to
> mini-din adapter?
>
> Do you know where I can buy these?

No. But when you find out, let me know. I'd like one for my ESX Q1752.

[merc]

Okay... Thanks again.

BTW... I do have 4 original ESX balanced cables and now only need two at
most...

If you find out something before me, please let me know and I'll be glad to
send you a cable for your Q175.2 ;-)

"MZ" > wrote in message
...
> > Actually, I want to buy an Eclipse CD8053, but, it uses some combo RCA
> > balanced cables instead of something like an XLR or even the mini din.
> So...
> > in order to use a balanced run I'd need some type of balanced RCA to
> > mini-din adapter?
> >
> > Do you know where I can buy these?
>
> No. But when you find out, let me know. I'd like one for my ESX Q1752.
>
>

[Stephen Narayan]

I believe those cables will directly connect with the Rockford Fosgate
Platinum series decks built for them by Denon. RF modified the
balanced connection on those to use the 6pin mini-DIN connector that
they use with their Symmetry EPX2 and BLT system.

On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 01:32:22 GMT, "merc" >
wrote:

>Guys,
>I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the simple
>amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q amps
>and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced outputs
>so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the amp for
>both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two channels for
>my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the sub
>channel?
>
>Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the Q2751
>which I sold long, long, ago.
>
>Thanks for any and all help anyone can offer!
>
>Take Care,
>merc
>tR#116
>

Stephen Narayan | | IASCA Certified Judge
http://www.teamrocs.com | Home of the original RAC Bada$$es
Denon DCT-1000R & Rockford RFX8250
PPI DEQ230/FRX456 EQ/x-over | Orion NT-300 BIQ EQ/preamp | NT-200 BIX x-over
Four Phase Linear Euro.6s kW Slave amps and 4.8 kW Power Supply unit
Focal TN46 tweeters & 6K1 mids | 2 Aliante 8" midwoofers
Phase Linear Euro HC 15's

[merc]

First, Hi Stephen! Long time no see.

Thanks for the info on the RF HU. Usually I wouldn't consider an RF preamp,
but if Denon made it and it is based on their DCT-A1, then it has to sound
good... I hope? And, at $299, I'm not taking much of a risk anyway.

So... got my HU. Got my amp. Got my cables. Now all I need to do is decide
on some 3 way comps and a sub. :-)

BTW, do you still have your ESX amps?

Thanks again!

Take Care,
merc
tR#116

"Stephen Narayan" > wrote in message
...
> I believe those cables will directly connect with the Rockford Fosgate
> Platinum series decks built for them by Denon. RF modified the
> balanced connection on those to use the 6pin mini-DIN connector that
> they use with their Symmetry EPX2 and BLT system.
>
> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 01:32:22 GMT, "merc" >
> wrote:
>
> >Guys,
> >I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the
simple
> >amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q
amps
> >and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced
outputs
> >so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the amp
for
> >both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two channels
for
> >my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the sub
> >channel?
> >
> >Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the
Q2751
> >which I sold long, long, ago.
> >
> >Thanks for any and all help anyone can offer!
> >
> >Take Care,
> >merc
> >tR#116
> >
>
> Stephen Narayan | | IASCA Certified Judge
> http://www.teamrocs.com | Home of the original RAC Bada$$es
> Denon DCT-1000R & Rockford RFX8250
> PPI DEQ230/FRX456 EQ/x-over | Orion NT-300 BIQ EQ/preamp | NT-200 BIX
x-over
> Four Phase Linear Euro.6s kW Slave amps and 4.8 kW Power Supply unit
> Focal TN46 tweeters & 6K1 mids | 2 Aliante 8" midwoofers
> Phase Linear Euro HC 15's

[Stephen Narayan]

Nope no ESX amplifiers remaining.....There was a fella on the car
audio boards selling a pair of them though, one a Q2275 and one a
Q1204....

The Denford should sound great. I've had a Denon DCT-1000R for a few
years now and it's the best sounding affordable HU I ever heard.


On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 13:18:11 GMT, "merc" >
wrote:

>First, Hi Stephen! Long time no see.
>
>Thanks for the info on the RF HU. Usually I wouldn't consider an RF preamp,
>but if Denon made it and it is based on their DCT-A1, then it has to sound
>good... I hope? And, at $299, I'm not taking much of a risk anyway.
>
>So... got my HU. Got my amp. Got my cables. Now all I need to do is decide
>on some 3 way comps and a sub. :-)
>
>BTW, do you still have your ESX amps?
>
>Thanks again!
>
>Take Care,
>merc
>tR#116
>
>"Stephen Narayan" > wrote in message
...
>> I believe those cables will directly connect with the Rockford Fosgate
>> Platinum series decks built for them by Denon. RF modified the
>> balanced connection on those to use the 6pin mini-DIN connector that
>> they use with their Symmetry EPX2 and BLT system.
>>
>> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 01:32:22 GMT, "merc" >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Guys,
>> >I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the
>simple
>> >amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q
>amps
>> >and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced
>outputs
>> >so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the amp
>for
>> >both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two channels
>for
>> >my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the sub
>> >channel?
>> >
>> >Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the
>Q2751
>> >which I sold long, long, ago.
>> >
>> >Thanks for any and all help anyone can offer!
>> >
>> >Take Care,
>> >merc
>> >tR#116
>> >
>>
>> Stephen Narayan | | IASCA Certified Judge
>> http://www.teamrocs.com | Home of the original RAC Bada$$es
>> Denon DCT-1000R & Rockford RFX8250
>> PPI DEQ230/FRX456 EQ/x-over | Orion NT-300 BIQ EQ/preamp | NT-200 BIX
>x-over
>> Four Phase Linear Euro.6s kW Slave amps and 4.8 kW Power Supply unit
>> Focal TN46 tweeters & 6K1 mids | 2 Aliante 8" midwoofers
>> Phase Linear Euro HC 15's
>

Stephen Narayan | | IASCA Certified Judge
http://www.teamrocs.com | Home of the original RAC Bada$$es
Denon DCT-1000R & Rockford RFX8250
PPI DEQ230/FRX456 EQ/x-over | Orion NT-300 BIQ EQ/preamp | NT-200 BIX x-over
Four Phase Linear Euro.6s kW Slave amps and 4.8 kW Power Supply unit
Focal TN46 tweeters & 6K1 mids | 2 Aliante 8" midwoofers
Phase Linear Euro HC 15's

[merc]

Interstingly, I sold my original Q1204 and my Q2751 and then just recently
bought another mint Q1204 for my re-entry into this car audio crazyness. :-)

"Stephen Narayan" > wrote in message
...
> Nope no ESX amplifiers remaining.....There was a fella on the car
> audio boards selling a pair of them though, one a Q2275 and one a
> Q1204....
>
> The Denford should sound great. I've had a Denon DCT-1000R for a few
> years now and it's the best sounding affordable HU I ever heard.
>
>
> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 13:18:11 GMT, "merc" >
> wrote:
>
> >First, Hi Stephen! Long time no see.
> >
> >Thanks for the info on the RF HU. Usually I wouldn't consider an RF
preamp,
> >but if Denon made it and it is based on their DCT-A1, then it has to
sound
> >good... I hope? And, at $299, I'm not taking much of a risk anyway.
> >
> >So... got my HU. Got my amp. Got my cables. Now all I need to do is
decide
> >on some 3 way comps and a sub. :-)
> >
> >BTW, do you still have your ESX amps?
> >
> >Thanks again!
> >
> >Take Care,
> >merc
> >tR#116
> >
> >"Stephen Narayan" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> I believe those cables will directly connect with the Rockford Fosgate
> >> Platinum series decks built for them by Denon. RF modified the
> >> balanced connection on those to use the 6pin mini-DIN connector that
> >> they use with their Symmetry EPX2 and BLT system.
> >>
> >> On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 01:32:22 GMT, "merc" >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Guys,
> >> >I am resurrecting my old RX7 and want to use my old ESX Q1204 as the
> >simple
> >> >amp for this simple system. I have 4 unused balanced cables for the Q
> >amps
> >> >and need to figure out what headunit uses these same type balanced
> >outputs
> >> >so that I can use a single mini-din ESX Q balanced from my HU to the
amp
> >for
> >> >both the front L/R channels. Since I am bridging the other two
channels
> >for
> >> >my single sub, I'm guessing that I'll need to go unbalanced for the
sub
> >> >channel?
> >> >
> >> >Obviously, I no longer have any documentation for this amp, or for the
> >Q2751
> >> >which I sold long, long, ago.
> >> >
> >> >Thanks for any and all help anyone can offer!
> >> >
> >> >Take Care,
> >> >merc
> >> >tR#116
> >> >
> >>
> >> Stephen Narayan | | IASCA Certified Judge
> >> http://www.teamrocs.com | Home of the original RAC Bada$$es
> >> Denon DCT-1000R & Rockford RFX8250
> >> PPI DEQ230/FRX456 EQ/x-over | Orion NT-300 BIQ EQ/preamp | NT-200 BIX
> >x-over
> >> Four Phase Linear Euro.6s kW Slave amps and 4.8 kW Power Supply unit
> >> Focal TN46 tweeters & 6K1 mids | 2 Aliante 8" midwoofers
> >> Phase Linear Euro HC 15's
> >
>
> Stephen Narayan | | IASCA Certified Judge
> http://www.teamrocs.com | Home of the original RAC Bada$$es
> Denon DCT-1000R & Rockford RFX8250
> PPI DEQ230/FRX456 EQ/x-over | Orion NT-300 BIQ EQ/preamp | NT-200 BIX
x-over
> Four Phase Linear Euro.6s kW Slave amps and 4.8 kW Power Supply unit
> Focal TN46 tweeters & 6K1 mids | 2 Aliante 8" midwoofers
> Phase Linear Euro HC 15's