hi i was wondering if there was a amp life. do they usually die after a certain amount of years and the they weaken in power and efficiency???

 

I've gone thru quiet a few amps, it all depends on what you are using, some are better quality than others. Personally when I stick to one system for a period of time I like to get all new stuff because my old system just seems like it isn't that loud, so I'm sure you'd just switch things around before you even got to the point of your amp dying

 

amps should last many many years if not abused.

 

I've had my Bostwick amp for... 6+ years now.
It's been under pretty constant use for all but 1 of those years.

 

Kicker ZR240 been under heavy abuse in various cars with various subs for almost 5 years.

I also still have my first amp, an old radioshack optimus, got that when I was 16, so its 8 years old. Havent used it lately though.

Amps that have blown, Boss AVA-1000, like 3 different Thump amps, PPI (dont remember model, this actually had visible flames) the old art series ones, California Profile, LA Sound, and a US acoustics. I think that is it for blown amps for me.

Depends on the manufacturer, for withstanding abuse, I havent treated the Kicker any different than the others.

 

good im getting old kickers thats y i was wonderin thanks