What did I just buy?

warlocks1
warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
edited May 2007 in Electronics
I think it is a synthesis amp, but can't find any info on it. I didn't expect to win. Anyone have any idea what it is? Thanks, Jeff

http://cgi.ebay.com/JBL-Synthesis-Three-Hundred_W0QQitemZ330116192226QQihZ014QQcategoryZ14978QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited May 2007
    Looks like the L/R gains are set to the max.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    Looks exactly the same as the JBL Urei amp I had, only mine was silver. power on in the center, gain for l/r, fan in the back, same chassis and rack adapters.....looks like an amp to me.

    Edit: great amp by the way :)
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited May 2007
    I believe it is a Pro Amp.The Synthesis series is JBL's pro sound line.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    Any idea what the real model number could be? I will let you know what it is when I receive. I hope it was worth the risk. Thansk
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2007
    warlocks1 wrote: »
    Any idea what the real model number could be? I will let you know what it is when I receive. I hope it was worth the risk. Thansk
    No idea to be honest. I would either go here and see if i see it. http://www.jbl.com/home/product_support/default.aspx or go here and ask these guys. http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • Spacedeckman
    Spacedeckman Posts: 96
    edited May 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Looks exactly the same as the JBL Urei amp I had, only mine was silver. power on in the center, gain for l/r, fan in the back, same chassis and rack adapters.....looks like an amp to me.

    Edit: great amp by the way :)

    It most certainly is. From a first generation Synthesis system. They are ballsy amps, and really hard to blow up. Not a great sounding amp, but certainly not bad....especially for that kind of money.

    I'd say you did incredibly well. I would have bought it, don't really have a use for it, but I would have anyway. Can't pass up a deal like that. I just picked up a Parasound HCA750 for $75 and thought I did good.

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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    I think is the s300 amp. I found a pdf file for it online. (attached) It has XLR inputs. I will need an adapter to RCA to use. Anyone know where to get them cheap? I just need to see if the amp works before I spend more money on interconnects. I was thinking about using it to drive my rears speakers and biamping my 1.2TL's with 4 channels of my 7 channle B&K 7270 amp.

    Thanks for the replies.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2007
    warlocks1 wrote: »
    I think is the s300 amp. I found a pdf file for it online. (attached) It has XLR inputs. I will need an adapter to RCA to use. Anyone know where to get them cheap? I just need to see if the amp works before I spend more money on interconnects. I was thinking about using it to drive my rears speakers and biamping my 1.2TL's with 4 channels of my 7 channle B&K 7270 amp.

    Thanks for the replies.
    Your local pro shop/guitar store will have them for $10.00-$15.00 a pair or you can get them online for a little less. Or if you want I will send you a pair for the price of postage. pm me if you want them with an address. postage will probally be $1.50 or so airmail. heres a pic of what they look like.


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    Snow, thanks for the generous offer. You gotta love Club Polk.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited May 2007
    snow you are my hero
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2007
    warlocks1 wrote: »
    Snow, thanks for the generous offer. You gotta love Club Polk.
    Your welcome I will ship tommorow.

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2007
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    snow you are my hero
    Geez :o Its all about the karma. what goes around comes around.

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2007
    I currently have the JBL Urei amp that has circulated amongst the Club Polk curcuit. cool amp, looks just like th epic of the one you won except grey instead of black.

    75.00 shipped? you did damn good :)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited May 2007
    Lou, your amp is a Urei model - a major upgrade over a stock synthesis series.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2007
    cool :D

    not currently using it, but love it too much to ditch it. might find its way into my theater powering the surrounds instead of my rotel.
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    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    I received the amp today. I can't listen until I get the adapters. The front says Synthesis 300. The back says manufactured by UREI. The color is grey. It is in very good condition with a small scratch on the top rear right corner. It is very heavy.
    I can't believe how clean the amp is. There is no dust or grit. Either it was cleaned exceptionally well or it hasn't been used much.
    Thanks Jeff
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2007
    Sounds like it may have been a real find! Congrats, I hope it works.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2007
    warlocks1 wrote: »
    I received the amp today. I can't listen until I get the adapters. The front says Synthesis 300. The back says manufactured by UREI. The color is grey. It is in very good condition with a small scratch on the top rear right corner. It is very heavy.
    I can't believe how clean the amp is. There is no dust or grit. Either it was cleaned exceptionally well or it hasn't been used much.
    Thanks Jeff
    Congrats very nice looking amp. The synthesis was one of jbls upper end products im sure that amp was a pretty penny new.

    btw the adapters should be there very soon. I shipped them wed or thurs last week. ive been so busy here i didnt have a chance to mail them sooner but they are on there way.


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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