Pyle 4 Multi-Zone Stereo Amplifier - 19” Rack Mount, Powerful 8000 Watts with Speaker Selector Volume Control & LED Audio Level Display, 4-Ch. Bridgeable Switches - PT8000CH

this thing is flat out awesome!! it has so many features and sounds so good. what value. i have had a few configurations and no issues whatsoever. if you’re planning on running sound to different sets of speakers, or build out your own custom room this will do the trick. all eight channels can get a shared or individual input and have their on gain knob. fantastic analog equipment.it is big and heavy as you would expect. my only complaint is the gain knobs on each channel are on the back. not a big deal if your setting them once and controlling the volume from a different source, but due to the size and weight i had to mount it in a custom rack/ shelf backwards because i wanted to easily adjust these without a second device.so i guess i wish the gain knobs we’re on the front of the device. or better yet, on the back and front.

Pound for pound (yeah..its heavy) this is a fantastic deal for the money. I'm using it to power 8 outdoor speakers and it's fantastic. Solid power and sound, zero distortion, and just clear - clean output. It's a bit of a manual / odd duck as you can not remotely or even with a front switch change the inputs, as a rear mounted switch is the only means to toggle inputs, but since I am coming off an amp where I have both BT and Airplay, it does not matter for me. Time will tell I guess how it holds up, at this price point, how can you beat it? Mine is rack mounted in the basement in workshop room so the minimalistic aesthetic fits in just fine. I highly recommend this if all you are looking for is raw power and clean sound.

First off, please update your pictures of this unit so we can see all the different settings on the back of the unit. I am attaching much better pics that show all the different features on the rear of the unitOk, now the unit. It is a very heavy unit so be prepared to have someone help you get the unit into place.I have tested a few different ways with this unit. I am using Polk SDI 8 for speakers tested.First way I tried was simple Bluetooth receiver and used my volume on my phone to turn volume up and down. I know the SDI 8’s can put out some powerful bass but nothing like I have heard before. Since I am running my phone and Bluetooth, my phone was the EQ. So I had no EQ, bass EQ, and More treble EQ. For me, I left it as no EQ and those speakers made some great sound!Second way I tested was thru Yamaha R-N303BL pre out to Aux in on the Pyle. I still was playing Bluetooth and using my phone as volume. The sound was still the same and sounded greatOne downfall of this unit is there no master volume per say. There is pre set volume control in the back of the unit and that is it. All volume control will need to be done via source that has volume control.My main goal is to have a total of 8 outdoor speakers running off this unit for my outdoor music. So far, I have 6 speakers done and it sounds wonderful.This unit is also rack mountable but buyer beware that it has front and back mount guides. The front guides line up great. However, the rear mount holes do NOT line up. I had to make a back support to hold up the unit in the back.Overall, not a bad investment for my outdoor sound. If the folks from Pyle read these comments, please add volume control and line up the rear guides to fit in a network rack. Otherwise, thanks for marking a nice unit!

Ok I thought I would let the transcript that I kept from my problem explain it best. But it boiled down to their customer service would not fix the missing function that was originally claimed to be working on the unit and expected me to modify the unit by myself so it would work. Lucky for me amazon.com rocks and helped me by taking back this 50 pound paper weight. Alternately the unit produces A LOT of ground feedback noise if no source is playing. This noise is mitigated by doing plugging the unit into a different circuit than my main amplifier but it still not completely gone. I hope the attached transcript helps someone in dealing with their companies. I will never purchase another product from any of their affiliates.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HelloThis unit does not have the 12V DC remoteIt was an error in the manual that was fixed a while back agoReally sorry for that issue of the manual showing 12 v dc remote----- Original Message -----From: XXXTo: [email protected]: Friday, June 21, 2013 6:14 PMSubject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportGood Evening Abraham,I have been unable to get a standing issue I have had with the Pyle PT8000CH amplifier that I purchased back in December 2012. I have attached the record of my attempts to get my issue resolved with DDD . He suggested that I email you in order to get my issue resolved.I am looking for assistance in getting the functionality of 12V DC remote on to work as it was outlined in the user manual that came with the unit. As I understand it DDD does not have the power to either correct the issue, replace the unit with one that works, or refund my purchase. I would like to make at least one last attempt to get my issue resolved internally by your company.Please respond at your earliest convenience with any additional aide you can offer in this frustrating situation.Thanks,XXXFrom: DDD [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 12:48 PMTo: 'XXX'Subject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportFrom what I'm hearing the new unit I was anticipating is unable to be done, so the unit will remain as is. The manuals and the specs have already been modified to show the changes. I would suggest you email [email protected] as he has been handling these models. I apologize for not being able to do more for you in this situation. If I can be of any further assistance please let me know.DDDTechnical AdvisorSound Around Inc.[...][...][...][...][...][...][...]From: XXXSent: Friday, June 14, 2013 12:21 PMTo: [email protected]: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportDDD ,I understand and appreciate what you have done for me and to the extent that you can personally fix my issue. But to be fair your product does not do what your company claimed it would do with the included documentation. A few emails back it was said that the new version was in the works to fix this issue. Is swapping for the new model going to be a possibility or am I going to have to be refered to someone else in the company to resolve my issue.Thanks,XXX-------- Original message --------From: [email protected]: 06/14/2013 11:12 AM (GMT-05:00)To: 'XXX 'Subject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportXXX, our supplier never produced that componentry, nor do we have access to the parts. As a courtesy to you I did the leg work to find out what unit it was modeled after, but that's the extent of what I can personally offer you.DDDTechnical AdvisorSound Around Inc.From: XXXSent: Friday, June 14, 2013 10:23 AMTo: [email protected]: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportHi DDD ,Thanks for the follow up. The datasheet link you sent me does not show any internal schematics from Speakercrafts model. While I do not mind doing the modifications to the unit here as opposed to shipping it back, I do not think that I as the consumer should be footing the bill for the missing components for a feature that should have been included with the unit. If the solution is for me to do the modification here I will need the required components shipped to me and detailed instructions on how you want me to precede with the modification. Else wise I will need you to take this unit back and refund my purchase at the expense of your company since this troubleshooting has fallen outside the window of return for amazon.comThanks,XXXFrom: DDD [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 10:01 AMTo: 'XXX 'Subject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportThe model it was modeled from is made by speakercraft attached is a link to their website and the second link should be to an internal schematic you may be able to acquire the 12 volt trigger component from them directly.http://www.speakercraft.com/products/electronics-a-accessories/big-bang-amplifiers?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_sc.tpl&product_id=114&category_id=9http://www.datasheetarchive.com/3--BB835-datasheet.htmlDDDDirector of MarketingTechnical AdvisorSound Around Inc.From: XXXSent: Friday, June 14, 2013 7:38 AMTo: [email protected]: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportDDD ,It's been a while since I have last heard from you. Do you have any good news for me yet?Thanks,XXXFrom: DDD [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:05 PMTo: XXXSubject: FW: Pyle PT8000CH SupportTHIS WAS HIS REPLY SEE BELLOWDDDDirector of MarketingTechnical AdvisorSound Around Inc.From: [email protected]: Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:55 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: Pyle PT8000CH SupportTHE MODEL IT WAS COPIED FROM :BB835B.DDD IS A COMPLETE PCBOARD THAT IS MISSING IN THE UNIT; (IT IS A MODULE).THE FACTURE DINT MAKE THAT PCBOARD----- Original Message -----From: DDD [email protected]: [email protected]: Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:11 PMSubject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportHE WANTED TO KNOW THE MODEL IT WAS COPPIED FROM AND POSSIBLY PART NUMBER THAT WAS MISSINGFrom: [email protected]: Thursday, April 25, 2013 11:53 AMTo: [email protected]: Re: Pyle PT8000CH SupportNO! ,DDD WE ARE WAITING FOR THE NEW MODEL WITH THE NEW FEATURES (12 VOLTS TRIGGER)----- Original Message -----From: DDD [email protected]: [email protected]: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:49 AMSubject: FW: Pyle PT8000CH SupportAny word on this?From: XXXSent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:45 AMTo: 'DDD 'Subject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportDDD ,It's been a while since I have last heard from you. Do you have any good news for me yet? Last I heard you said that Frank was looking into parts from another unit to see if we could come up with a solution. We are starting to have the kind of weather that I like to go outside and enjoy on my back deck and this feature is becoming more and more important so I don't have to run back inside to turn on and off my amplifier every time I want to use it.Thanks,XXXFrom: DDD [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 4:00 PMTo: XXXSubject: Re: Pyle PT8000CH SupportI know this model was closely modeled after another unit I'm researching the part.DDDOn Mar 15, 2013, at 3:23 PM, "XXX " wrote:Ok so we at least have an answer from them. What does this mean for the solution to my issue?From: DDD [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 11:15 AMTo: 'XXX 'Subject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportThe factory is unable to add this feature, we are updating the specs to show 12 volt line out triggerFrom: XXXSent: Friday, March 15, 2013 10:52 AMTo: [email protected]: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportGood Morning DDD ,Any new news from the factory on locating an original functioning unit?Thanks,XXXFrom: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 1:17 PMTo: XXXCc: [email protected]; [email protected]: Re: Pyle PT8000CH SupportI apologize it has been chinese New Year on the factory side however I have sent them muliple requests and have yet to have any updates. As I hear something I will follow up with you.DDDTechnical AdvisorSound Around Inc.----- Original Message -----From: XXXTo: [email protected]: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:18 AMSubject: RE: Pyle PT8000CH SupportGood Morning DDD ,I have not yet received replies from my last two emails. Could you please give me an update on my issue as soon as it is convenient for you.Thanks,XXX .From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 12:44 PMTo: XXXSubject: Re: Pyle PT8000CH SupportWe have not been successful in locating a older unit with that board built into it, if I had a earlier schematic on file I would send you a reference as to what components it was, but this particular factory is not very forthcoming in providing us anything in addition to the amplifier it self.I will update you if anything changes, I have halted future orders until this is implemented on the new units, so hopefully this will grab their attention and get the input we need sooner, so they can continue to supply us this model.DDDDirector of MarketingTechnical AdvisorSound Around Inc.----- Original Message -----From: XXXTo: [email protected]: Monday, February 04, 2013 12:01 PMSubject: Re: Pyle PT8000CH SupportGood Morning DDD ,I was just following up on if you had made any progress in finding me the part that I would need to get my issue resolved.Thanks,XXXSent from my ASUS PadDDD [email protected] wrote:XXX,We are getting no where with the factory. I had my repair department go in and try to offer a work around or modification, however whatever board or chip set the factory was using originally is not even present in my current stock. I dont have access to any of the old stock units that I know worked, I have my repair dept and LA warehouse trying to go through to find old stock to at minimum source you the board to get that feature working. I will email you to keep you posted and hopefuly request you shipping info to send you parts and basic instructions to get you going.DDDDirector of MarketingTechnical AdvisorSound Around Inc.----- Original Message -----From: XXXTo: [email protected]: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:53 AMSubject: Pyle PT8000CH SupportDDD ,I have attached the pictures of the back panel and the serial number of my unit. I have also contacted amazon and determined that I have currently have 17 days left (2/1/13) to ask for a refund/exchange. I hope we can get a resolved before then. Please email me back if you need further information and I will get it as soon as I can for you.Thanks,XXX________________________________________Hi my name is XXX and I have been working over the past few weeks with DDD to resolve an issue with my newly purchased Pyle PT8000CH. I have left multiple voicemails and the technical support department is exceedingly difficult to reach via phone. When I do reach someone other than DDD they do not attempt to resolve my issue and transfer me to DDD k's voicemail. I have been told that DDD will be out of the office until Jan 14th but he does have email access while he is out of the office. I was told to send an email to this address and should receive a prompt response from him.I am emailing in regard to an issue surrounding the 12v DC trigger function of the amplifier I purchased. I have a 12V signal that is provided by my Denon AVR3311CI receiver that I am attempting to turn on the Pyle PT8000CH amplifier with. The first solution that DDD provided me with was instructions for making a proper adapter since the terminal ends on both pieces of equipment were different. I have attempted to trigger the Pyle amplifier with the 13.3 volts provided by the Denon with no results. On the Pyle amplifier I have tried all 3 power selection modes; AC 12V-15V, AC/DC 12V-15V, and DC 12V-15V. None of the modes work and that switch varies greatly from what is provided in the manual. After a few days of trying to reach DDD via phone I was able to get further instruction from DDD at 4:55pm on 1/2/13. He was unsure why the power selection switch did not work as intended and instructed me to force a common ground on the 12V trigger signal that my Denon was sending the Pyle. I told him that I would get back with him the next day but I still have not been able to reach him or get a response from him since the last time I spoke with him. I am emailing to get further assistance on this issue so I can determine if my unit is defective and figure out the best next course of action before my purchase grace period runs out from Amazon.Thanks,XXX