Velodyne ULD 15 mk II Help with servo amp


My 400 watt servo amp is due for some much needed service after many years of use. I assume that is will be gone for at least a few weeks.
The questions are:
1-Where's the best place for service? Or just send it to Velodyne? I do have some locals in Pittsburgh who are good.
2-Can I use a good mono amp with the sub? The sub currently has both the servo, RCA, wire from the amp and a speaker cable. I have always had both sets run to the sub. My mono amp obviously doesn't have the servo control. Will it work without damaging the sub? Any alternatives?
Thanks for the help,
Emery
elevick

Showing 1 response by dc2daylight

Do not use the woofer without the servo control wire hooked up. The accelerometer on the woofer cone sends info to the amp via that little wire. Sending the amp back to velodyne is your best bet. They often do little upgrades when changes were made mid year on amps. For instance I had two uld 15's purchased many years apart. The volume controls tracked differently, and they matched them up for me when I sent in the earlier model I had. The velodyne factory is very helpful and their customer service is terrific.