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Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
He's already done so kep.  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
It could work. Mini DSP mentioned above is made for what you want to do. I’ve never tried one. But I’ve heard it works great. Look it up on YouTube. If interested.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4OY0MhMKTc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU-H-HD... 
I saw the back of an integrated and it depressed me.
I’m a firm believer there’s never enough inputs on preamps and integrateds. I also believe in keeping digital out of said devices. Unless they are plug ins that can be upgraded. And even then I think it best to keep them separate. A good preamp or... 
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
https://www.minidsp.com/applications/digital-crossovers/stereo-34way-xover  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
The mini DSP uses a microphone and computer to equalize the sub much like the Velodyne software. But it is more sophisticated. They also make many other products for home and studio.https://www.minidsp.com/applications/subwoofer-tuning/dual-sub-wi... 
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
I did misunderstand Kraftwerk. The Berhinger should work. Waytoomuch, Have you tried Mini DSP with the Velodyne? https://www.minidsp.com/products/minidsp-in-a-box/minidsp-2x4-hd  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
We'll all be interested in the outcome. He probably doesn't have the amp in stock if it needs one, does he? I just don't believe your receiver will have nearly enough power for the sub.  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
Correct.  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
I don't think you can. The cabinet and drivers are different as well as the boards.  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
It's could be that your amp is not using as much power. I'm not using my subs for a surround system.  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
Another option is to use a Velodyne SMS-1 with a power amp to replace the subwoofer plate amp. That's a possibility but remember the DD has a 1350 watt amp and EQing a sub down to below 20hz requires exponential amounts of power.  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
No the DD series has automatic room and main speaker EQ if you run the output into your preamp. But I never use the electronic xover in the sub for the main speakers. I want my mains to run full range without any other electronics to distort the s... 
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
The DD series does have a video output which is very helpful. The DD Plus is the newer model. It also has computer connections. The DD Plus series uses the same amps as the DD models. That's one reason the amps are still available. Good luck and ... 
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
I forgot to point out that Origin Acoustics is the US distributor of Velodyne. They do have parts but it was more expensive for them. Although they would be better if you needed to send the plate amp to them for repair in the US.The caps were bad ... 
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
Kraftwerk and m-db, I replaced the 2 caps and all the SMDs on the board. They are quite numerous and small. And you have to pry the boards apart from the foam insulator. Which is glued. I used a steak knife. The sub worked but was much lower in vo...