Martymccasland
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As part of a larger upgrade, we're installing a new audio panel.
I want to install a PS Engineering PMA8000 for about $300 more than a Garmin 340. It allows selectable distribution of the music inputs, autoVox, ATC playback, etc... Plus, I've been in 4-5 planes over the years where the sound quality was just so much better -- and when I look in the panel, I see "PS Engineering".
However, my shop strongly suggests going with the Garmin 340. They say they've had far fewer problems with the Garmins. Problem is, I can't find much if any reviews on the Internet that back up that opinion of the shop. Nearly every review I come across says the PMA8000 is the better panel.
FWIW, I've purchased quite a bit from this shop over the years and really don't think they are shady, pushing one thing over another. And as for install ease, both should be the same since the PMA8000 is a direct slide-in replacement for the Garmin 340.
Anyone have a experiences on PS8000 vs Garmin 340?
I want to install a PS Engineering PMA8000 for about $300 more than a Garmin 340. It allows selectable distribution of the music inputs, autoVox, ATC playback, etc... Plus, I've been in 4-5 planes over the years where the sound quality was just so much better -- and when I look in the panel, I see "PS Engineering".
However, my shop strongly suggests going with the Garmin 340. They say they've had far fewer problems with the Garmins. Problem is, I can't find much if any reviews on the Internet that back up that opinion of the shop. Nearly every review I come across says the PMA8000 is the better panel.
FWIW, I've purchased quite a bit from this shop over the years and really don't think they are shady, pushing one thing over another. And as for install ease, both should be the same since the PMA8000 is a direct slide-in replacement for the Garmin 340.
Anyone have a experiences on PS8000 vs Garmin 340?