Built in the Tradition of the Original PG Route 66 Amp, the New Model is a 5-Channel, 1000-Watt Powerhouse with a Limited Build Quantity; Scheduled to Ship in Spring ‘07

SINSHEIM, Germany; April 19, 2007 - Phoenix Gold (phoenixgold.com) is proud to announce that it will debut its new Limited Edition Roadster 66 amplifier at the 2007 Car + Sound Show (Sinsheim, Germany), held from April 19-22 at the Sinsheim Exhibition Center, Hall 6, booth # 6607. The new Roadster amp is a 5-channel, 1,000 watt powerhouse with a limited build quantity of that is scheduled to ship in spring ‘07.

"Phoenix Gold's new Roadster amp is built in the tradition of the original PG Route 66 amp, but with modern state-of-the-art technologies, performance and aesthetics which will once again bring pride of ownership to today's 12Volt enthusiast," explained Tim Leahy, Phoenix Gold's director of marketing. "Phoenix Gold was the first to create the concept of limited edition car amplifiers, and we are continuing the tradition with the new Limited Edition Roadster 66 amplifier."

Leahy added that with a limited build quantity, only authorized Phoenix Gold RSD dealers may sell the new Roadster 66 amplifier. Phoenix Gold also plans to launch an exclusive on-line community (Roadster66.com) in conjunction with the scheduled spring product launch where past Route 66 and present Roadster 66 owners worldwide may share stories and images of their installs and experiences. The Limited Edition Roadster 66 amplifier features RSD amplifier technologies and the classic intelligent, symmetrical circuit board layout that has been a Phoenix Gold hallmark since its inception.

Key features of the Limited Edition Roadster 66 amplifier include:
• Poly-film box capacitors and 1 percent precision metal film resistors installed in signal path for predictable, low noise, linear operation

• On-board protection circuitry monitors abnormal conditions such as voltage spikes, short circuit and over thermal limits. When any of these conditions exist, the protection circuit will shut down the amplifier and light up the protection indicator to identify that a problem exists. Once the problem is resolved, the amplifier will return to normal operation automatically

• IRFZ44 Power Supply MOSFETS; cool, reliable power control

• Massive Heatsink; unique, custom tooled aluminum anodized design for optimum cooling and an aggressive look

• AUX Outputs; the amplifier's full-range line outputs can be used to feed signals to another amplifier for future expansion or for setting up a more sophisticated system

• Wide Range Input Sensitivity Adjustment can be easily varied from as low as 200 mV to as high as 8.5 volts by adjusting the control on the input panel

• Variable Bass Boost will increase the output centered at 45Hz from 0 to 18dB

• Robust power device clamp bars; secure mounting for effective cooling and long life

• Premium circuit board construction; double-sided board with plated-through holes and glass-epoxy substrate...proven performance for high-power circuitry

The 4-channel Class A/B amplifier features Triple Darlington Power Amplifier Stages with complimentary bipolar output transistors.

• High current, low distortion drive for complex real-world speaker loads

• Built-in electronic crossover; 18dB per octave electronic crossovers that can be configured for full range, high-pass or low-pass application

• Dual power supply design; efficient, low-loss power conversion

The subwoofer amplifier features:

• High efficiency Class D amplification; cool running, low frequency amplification to power subwoofers

• Built-in electronic crossover; 18dB per octave electronic crossover for low-pass and an 18dB per octave subsonic filter

• Remote low pass level control (LPL); allows up to 20dB of remote volume adjustment

Specifications:
Power Output . . . . . . . . . . 78W RMS x 4 @ 4 ohms + 650W RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio . . . . .85 dBA (reference: 1W output @ 4 ohms)
Frequency Response . . . . .20Hz to 20 kHz
Effective Damping Factor . .6.35 @ 4 ohms
Maximum Input . . . . . . . . . .8.5V at clipping
Maximum Sensitivity . . . . . 200mV at clipping
Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -69dB, 1 kHz, 1W
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . +18dB @ 45Hz

4 Channel Crossovers:
Low Pass Filter Frequency Response: 40 to 400Hz Lowpass, 18dB per octave
High Pass Filter Frequency Response: 40 to 400Hz Highpass, 18dB per octave
Sub Channel Crossover:
Low Pass Filter Frequency Response: 30 to 265Hz Lowpass, 18dB per octave
Subsonic Filter Frequency Response: 5 to 55Hz Highpass, 18dB per octave
Due to continual product improvement, all specifications and pricing subject to change without notice.

On July 25, 2006 PHX AP Acquisitions announced that it and Phoenix Gold Vice President Tom O'Mara had acquired Phoenix Gold International, Portland, Oregon-based parent company of renowned consumer and professional audio brands Phoenix Gold, AudioSource, and Carver. The new executive team also announced that it had appointed Jonathan Cooley as CEO and O'Mara as president.

For more information on Phoenix Gold, please call 1.800.950.1449 or visit phoenixgold.com. Phoenix Gold is located at 9200 North Decatur Street, Portland, Oregon, USA 97203.
PHX AP Acquisitions LLC. is the Portland, Oregon-based parent company of recently acquired Phoenix Gold International (www.phoenixgold.com), now dba Phoenix Gold. Phoenix Gold, innovators of audio/video product solutions for the home and car, markets its products under the brand names Phoenix Gold®, Carver®, Carver® Digital, and AudioSource®.