Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?

....you could look into having Velo just sending a replacement plate and DIY the swap-out....  Screws 'n plugs 'n cables, oh my....glue for remount of woof, maybe...

It's def out of warranty.....and less overall hassle-factor...👍

Price of plate?  Maintains originality, but.....🤷‍♂️

Push a pencil or the pad, and see the figures.. ;)

Every Velodyne sub of that Era will fail.   I sent my Dad's plate Amp on his HGS 10 to EBC in NJ about 5 years ago and it's been great since.   

My HGS died,....   my brother has an HGS 15 that was never used before he got i5 and it works but it's just a matter of time. 

They are good subs and it's a reasonable cost to repair

mofojo Yup:

Option 1: Repair (invest $500), total value $800-$900

Option 2: that is my 2nd option. Actually have two Class D on hand. Connect directly to sub out of receiver. But then do NOT have the Velodyne 'feedback control', and not sure how much that contributes. "invest" $300. 

Option 3: sell DD-15 with defective amp as is (including Velodyne measuring microphone and rest of original acessories kit), going rate $300-400 or so. Replace with 'modern' sub $800 budget. 

oddiofyl I have quote from EBC; they would be the one I sent the amp to for repair if going that route.

Just not sure how good the DD-15 compared to others/modern in used condition and value range. 

asvjerry see 2nd option above, but no feedback control (and no auto on/off, and no crossover control beyond what receiver allows). 

Another plate with sufficient power: probably better to repair the existing for about $400 (shipping, taxes incl). Luckily, those class D are light. 

Converting to passive is super easy. Currently have the plate amp out, found one discolored area that likely is the culprit (incoming power module).