The One. Limited Edition Amplifier. Amplifier Manual. Features: Serial# QC Tested By: QC TEST DATE:

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1 The One Limited Edition Amplifier Serial# QC Tested By: QC TEST DATE: Amplifier Manual Features: Limited Edition Production Run featuring each unit number laser cut into the heatsink Six Massive Unregulated Power Supplies with Hand Wound Transformers Three Ounce Gold Plated Circuit Board High Efficiency Class D Topology that operates at up to 16 volts Three 1/0 Gauge Direct Insert Power Terminals Temperature Controlled Fan Cooling System 24dB Variable Low Pass and Subsonic Crossovers Two units are strappable or linkable for insane power into a single subwoofer Hand Crafted Wood Shipping Crate LPL44 - Low Pass Level Control Ready RMD - Remote Monitoring Display Port

2 INTRODUCTION The One is a truly unique amplifier that follows in the legendary footsteps of Limited Edition amplifiers from Phoenix Gold. While the external function of this monoblock amplifier is fairly simple its very important to respect the immense amount of power it can produce. Be sure the proper subwoofers are selected as this amplifier will easily damage low to mid powered subwoofers. Phoenix Gold is not responsible for speaker failures or damage. Phoenix Gold has taken special care to make sure each amplifier is of the highest quality possible. After the electrical components are pre-tested and inserted into the circuit boards then each amplifier is carefully hand assembled one by one. Once assembled the amplifiers are rigorously tested. The first testing stage is performed by a state of art Audio Precision computerized program. Specifically designed by the Phoenix Gold engineering team, this testing program is powerful and complex. It immediately and accurately measures distortion levels, power output, crossover functions and numerous other specifications. Once the amplifier has passed the Audio Precision testing, its then burned in for a minimum of two hours to verify all part temperatures are within specification and all systems are working properly. After the unit passes burn in, it is then retested with the Audio Precision again to verify it still meets the original testing criteria. Once it passes this test for a second time it then undergoes a final visible inspection and human listening test. Rest assured this amplifier has been fully tested before its laid to rest in its custom made wood crate. As mentioned throughout this manual, the proper electrical system is REQUIRED not optional. The amplifier can be damaged and will not reach its full potential without the proper electrical system. Stinger accessories and power wiring are heavily recommended due to their high quality. For example, Stinger power wire is 100% OFC copper and adheres to a Tru-Spec wire gauge standard. Many low quality power wires may look like 1/0 gauge from the outer jacket, but the internal copper is actually closer to 4 gauge to save costs. Also do not use CCAW or Copper Clad Aluminum Wire as it does not conduct current as well as copper. Congratulations on purchasing the most powerful and one of the rarest amplifiers ever built by Phoenix Gold. Be sure to keep all of the documentation, certificate of authenticity and shipping crate as this amplifier is truly a collector s dream. Owner Information Owner s Name: Serial Number: Purchase Location: Purchase Date: Installer:

3 Electrical Breakdown Panel mount RCA connections 5mm thick acrylic top is heat and crack resistant Sealed high quality aluminum shaft potentiometers Temperature controlled fan cooling system 32 FDA24N40F 400 volt ultra fast output transistors 13 grams per millimeter of high density aluminum heatsink 36 IRFP1405 power supply transistors, just one of these is capable of switching 70 amps of current State of the art Class D switching circuitry operates at an amazing 90% efficiency 8 gauge Stinger HPM speaker wire carries the high voltage/ high current signal directly to the speaker outputs volt/1000uf rail voltage capacitors can power a small city volt/1200uf capacitors stiffen the power supply during massive bass notes Six massive unregulated power supplies with hand wound transformers Each unit number is laser cut into the heatsink so every amplifier is truly unique 3mm thick high current custom made buss bars Three high current 1/0 power terminals are ready to pass up to 900 amps continuously 3 Ounce Gold Plated Circuit Board

4 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ! The One is an extremely high performance amplifier. In order for it to reach its full potential, the correct installation and wiring requirements MUST be followed. Please note the following: Do not touch the speaker wires or terminals while the amplifier is on. This amplifier has the ability to cause serious injury due to electrocution. A high output alternator, at least three high capacity batteries and three separate runs of 1/0 power/ground wire are required for the electrical system. 1/0 Gauge wiring (or greater) is required for all power and ground connections. 8 Gauge wiring (or greater) is required for all speaker connections. All three of the power terminals must be wired to the electrical system. Using only one or two of the terminals can damage the amplifier. Specifications Measurements: Frequency Response: ± 1dB from 20Hz to 300Hz Signal to Noise Ratio: >90dB Subsonic and Low Pass Crossovers: 24dB per octave Low Pass Crossover Range: 30Hz to 300Hz Subsonic Crossover Range: 10Hz to 55Hz Bass 45Hz: 0 to 6dB Low Level Input Range: 200 millivolts to 8 volts Lowest Recommend Load: 1 ohm Lowest Recommend Strapped Load: 2 ohm Typical Efficiency: 90% Damping Factor: Greater than 200 Recommended External Fusing: 250A x 3 (750A Total) Minimum Power/Ground Wire Size: 1/0 Gauge x 3 Dimensions: 38.6 L x 12.2 W x 3.0 H 980mm x 310mm x 77mm Power Output: RMS Power 16.0Vdc RMS Power 14.4Vdc SPL Burping Power 16.0Vdc 8000 x 2 ohm x 1 ohm x 2 ohm (Strapped) 5000 x 2 ohm 8000 x 1 ohm x 2 ohm (Strapped) x 2 ohm x 1 ohm x 2 ohm (Strapped)

5 COntrols LEVEL Used to reach maximum amplifier power with a wide variety of headunits. SPEAKER OUTPUTS Used to connect the amplifier to speakers. Minimum impedance is 1 ohm. 8 gauge wire is required. SUBSONIC Controls the subsonic (highpass) crossover point for the speaker outputs to eliminate extreme low frequencies. PROTECT LED Lights red if there is a problem with the audio system. For example, speaker wire is pinched/shorted together or the amplifier is running too low of an impedance. INPUT SLAVE/OUTPUT MASTER SWITCH For normal use, the switch MUST be set to OUTPUT MASTER. If linking or strapping two amplifiers together please see page 7 for more details. IMPORTANT: In normal or single amplifier use there will be no output if this switch is set to INPUT SLAVE. Be sure it is set to OUTPUT MASTER. INPUT Connect preamp signal cables from the head unit to these terminals. OUTPUT Provides a full range signal for an additional amplifier. There is no signal loss if using this output. LP FREQ Controls the lowpass crossover point for the speaker outputs. BASS BOOST Variable bass boost from 0 to 45 Hz. LOW PASS LEVEL CONTROL (LPL) This port is for connecting the optional remote level control (LPL44). This allows up to 20dB of volume adjustment. This is not a bass boost, it controls the level of the low pass signal. 12V This must be connected to the fused positive terminal (12V) of the car s battery. See page 4 for an electrical system example. 1/0 gauge wire is required. REMOTE This must be connected to switched 12V, usually a trigger wire coming from the head unit or ignition. REMOTE MONITORING DISPLAY (RMD) Connect optional RMD Voltage Display to this port. IMPORTANT: ALL THREE POWER TERMINALS MUST BE USED. DO NOT USE ONLY ONE OR TWO OF THE TERMINALS, IT CAN DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER. GND This must be connected to the negative terminal of the car s battery or bolted to a clean, unpainted part of the chassis of the vehicle. 1/0 gauge wire is required.

6 Electrical system and wiring The One requires a massive electrical system to power it correctly. The below system is the MINIMUM REQUIREMENT. Each vehicle will vary so please contact your local dealer or Phoenix Gold for questions about the proper electrical system before attempting installation. 250 Amp Fuse located within 18 inches of the alternator 200 Amp High Output Alternator 250 Amp Fuse located within 18 inches of the battery Amp Fuse located within 18 inches of the battery ALL THREE POWER TERMINALS MUST BE USED. CAUTION: LAST POWER TERMINAL IS REVERSED Amp Fuse located within 18 inches of the battery Amp Fuse located within 18 inches of the battery Three High Performance Batteries with a 800 CCA rating or larger *Batteries are located within 48 inches of wire length from the amplifier = 12 volt 1/0 Gauge Wire = Ground 1/0 Gauge Wire

7 How to strap two monoblocks Strapping or linking two amplifiers allows you to deliver a ton of power into a single voice coil commonly used in SPL competitions. The example below shows two of The Ones delivering a total of 24,000 watts RMS into a single 2 ohm voice coil. DO NOT STRAP AMPLIFIERS INTO A 1 OHM LOAD. Minimum load strapped is 2 ohm. The Master amplifier s preamp section controls both amplifiers. Slave amplifier s pre-amp controls are disabled. The negative or (-) speaker output terminals are connected together using 8 gauge wire. CAUTION: This is an insane amount of power into a single voice coil. PG is not responsible for speaker failures or damage. FROM HEADUNIT OUTPUT MASTER - SINGLE CHANNEL RCA INPUT SLAVE NOT USED Slave amplifier s pre-amp section is disabled

8 Phoenix Gold A Division of AAMP of America th Court Clearwater, Florida P: info@phoenixgold.com AAMP of Florida, Inc Designed and Engineered in the USA Phoenix Gold Product Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY ON AMPLIFIERS Phoenix Gold warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized Phoenix Gold dealer in the United States of America only. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction, Phoenix Gold will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new or remanufactured product at no charge. Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts, misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty. INTERNATIONAL WARRANTIES: Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only by that country s Authorized Phoenix Gold reseller and not by Phoenix Gold. Consumers needing service or warranty information for these products must contact that country s reseller for information.