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)?

kraftwerkturbo09-22-2023 12:55pm

kraftwerkturbo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 10-04-2023 at 10:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So if fixed, get the new "plus" software for the 'non plus' DD?
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,882 posts 10-04-2023 at 12:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't think you can. The cabinet and drivers are different as well as the boards.
kraftwerkturbo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 10-04-2023 at 02:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So not just software, but associated "plus" hardware = not applicable for DD15.
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,882 posts 10-04-2023 at 03:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Correct.
kraftwerkturbo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 10-04-2023 at 04:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Package the plate amp up and shipping to EBC (NJ) today. Made a seal plate (not finished) and will run the sub with Behringer EP2000 direct from sub out of receiver until the Velodyne amp comes back.