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Hi all, I have a Arctic Spas Coyote Hot Tub that I've owned for about 12 years. All is well with it except the sound system packed in recently. The company that installed it seem to have gone bust so I can't contact them for assistance. I've had a look and it appears to be the amp that has packed in (I temporarily replaced it with a hifi amp to check the wiring and it worked fine) - it's an AMC a65s which I can't find anything online about. I've been quoted nearly £400 for a replacement which seems pretty steep. I was wondering if there is any reason I can't use a cheaper, newer power amp instead? It all connects to a Gecko in.xm2 controller for power etc so presumably I would need to change the plug on the new amp - it uses Gecko [in.link](https://in.link) plugs so could I just swap with the power cable on the old one? I'm just looking for advice on whether there is anything else I need to consider here - or can any amp be used? Thanks Keith

We're in the market for a Spa. Admittedly I didn't know much about them before we started taking trips to various retailers around the area, and since then I've started doing a lot more research. At the moment, we're leaning towards the Arctic Spas "Cub", a 7x7 spa meant for 5 adults. https://www.arcticspas.ca/arctic-spas/arctic-cub/ I like the layout, a "captains" chair, a nice lounger, and plenty of additional space for a few friends. Doing a bit of research on various spa companies, it seems like for every "Company X is the greatest, excellent customer service, etc" there are two or three "never buy a spa from company X!". So my dilemma, I don't know what to believe. I realize that the dealer who sells you the spa is a significant factor in making your overall experience a great one or a nightmare. Outside of the "good dealer/bad dealer" factor, I'd love to hear honest experiences with the "Cub" spa, Arctic Spas in general, and perhaps alternative comparables if Arctic is a "no no" for you. I also have some more specific questions about the spa features, I'll just list them in point form but would love to hear peoples opinions/answers to any/all of them, much appreciated! Between the "Prestige", "Signature" and "Legend", is there any difference between them outside the number of jets and pumps? The dealer lead me to believe that the "legend" automatically came with additional features such as the "Family" lighting system, and even other "optional" features such as EcoPack Spa controls, OnSpa, and No Maintenance Cabinets. I didn't see anything about this in the literature, and on the quote they wrote "family lighting"... is that something they're just throwing in hoping we'd upgrade to the more expensive model, or does each of the above really include additional features above the lower model? EcoPack, OnSpa, Spa Boy. Are any/all of these worth it? What about the Onzen Salt Water system? I've read mixed things about salt water systems corroding things faster, not being any less maintenance than water+bromine, etc What about Peak 1, Peak 2 Ozones? I've read mixed things about ozone systems being worth it in general $11,500 for the cub legend (pre tax, but delivery included) good deal, bad deal, fair price? Again, greatly appreciate any and all feedback, opinions and experiences. Of course I will also be returning to the dealership to ask some of these questions directly, but this is a big purchase so want to cover all my bases.