It's back, new amp, it works and now with the new Red Top Optima there is no more dimming at any volume....
I can pretty much say for the record I don't believe I will ever spend my money on another overpriced Alpine POC again. I know a lot of people swear Alpine as the mother load of car stereo manufacturers. Keep in mind a SubZero Fridge can cost over $20k and are still one of the least reliable pieces of equipment out there. Man I hope the new Kenwood DNX8120 doesn't have some lame cartoon interface, cause the new IVA-W505 is not even a consideration. Darn shame too you can dock Alpine's Blackbird II GPS in it and pop it out when you go in another vehicle... Cest La Vie