Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?


The amp in my 2008 Velodyne DD15 is dead as a door nail. 

How good is this old marvel compared to today's offerings?

Worth investing another $500 (to have amp repaired, incl roundtrip shipping, tax, etc)? Or just use as passive sub?

How does it compete to modern subs, for example SBS SB-2000 or SB-3000 (both under $1k pre owned)?

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Warm it up with a hair dryer or heat gun.   Then use appropriate pick in the screw holes to lift 

HSU nor SVS beats a Velodyne. Do not allow the age of a product to cloud judgement. The DD15 is worth repairing.

 

Happy Listening!

Who has (no or in the past) tested (incl published tests) the DD15 against - old or new - subs in the (new or used) price range? 

What are strong pionts? What are weaknesses? 

Have you contacted Velodyne? They may send you a newer amp to swap out. Or purchase a rebuilt amp from them. I had a HGS 18 inch sub and i took it to the factory direct (about 2 hours from where i live) they fixed it and upgraded it very cheaply (cost wise). and i had it back with in 1hour.