Hello,

I'm looking for suggestions for a new front stage amp. My last one was a PPI PCX280 that I really enjoyed. I like a smooth, well controled, fast reacting amp. I'd be willing to give up some top end for imaging, but not too much. I do NOT like a bright sound, I'd much prefer a more layed back even warm sound.

I'm using a Kenwood Excelon KDC-X590 head unit (24 bit DAC's) and Boston Pro 6.5 components. I'm entertaining the idea of upgrading the components too, but that'll be another day.

Price range, well I've got an amp in there now that keeps the music playing. It sounds like crap but if you've got a suggesion that's hexpensive, mention it anyway. I'd rather save a little while and enjoy the end result than waste my money on something I don't really want.

Thanks for the help.

Would the 350.2 be the kind of amp I'm looking for?
http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/online/car-audio-sale/29731-focal-zapco.html

User Semendemon is selling an Audison 2-channel amp. Look him up.

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180 amp Iraggi Amputator alt
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FOR SALE: ^^^subs(1.33 ohms) in custom wedged box(1" front MDF) + acoustic wool inside. $450 No offers. Amazing, mint, but too much weight for my lowered car.

Just get a well built amp with lots of power.

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"I have a 1500 watt hair dryer, but it sounds like sh!t"

the audioson amps are a nice suggestion

Are you sure your asking about an amp and not speakers?

I don't know what amps you have been listening to that modify's the sound so much. If your not going to be using unboard xovers or processing at the amplifier level, I can't see there being that much of a difference outside of an adequate power rating.

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Get any decent brand that can put out the rms power you want. I don't believe amps sound differently, at least not well built ones, but if you do, then I suggest you audition them and decide for yourself. Some good brands from my experience are; Rockford Fosgate, MTX, Alpine, Kenwood, Audison, Arc audio, Kicker, pioneer, and many other brands that are used by members on here. Those that I've mentioned I've actually used at some point and offered excellent reliability, and did their job effortlessly. Honestly, if you're on a tight budget Pioneer and Kenwood offer the best bang for the buck!

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Alpine CDA 9833
Alpine Pxa-h701
Alpine Rux-c701
Rockford fosgate p400-4
Rockford fosgate p4004
Hifonics BX 1205D
JBL c608 GTi
JBL p693
Infinity 2.5" center channel
Alpine type R 12"(2)
all active SQL set up with 1900 watts rms

PRS-D2100T

CEA2006 Specifications:
150 Watts x 2, at 4 ohms <= 1% THD+N
600 Watts x 1, at 4 ohms BRIDGE <= 1% THD+N
80 dBA Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Reference: 1 Watt Output)

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Pioneer TS-A6981, 6 x GM-5100T
Kicker 2 x CVR15,
MBQ RCE-216
PG MX2
Soundgate LanStar1
PAC SWI-ALP

I have heard many amps with same speakers. Different brand amps do sound very different. Much like home receivers/amps. Differences are very noticable most of the time.

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Direction > SQL
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Alpine 9887
Steg K2.03 > 1.2" CDT ES-010, 7.1" CDT ES-07, CDT 560i
Arc Audio KS1000.1 > 3 x 10" CSS SDX10's in 2.4 cubes sealed
Rockford Fosgate Riot Cables
Monster Cable 300 Series Speaker Wire
Focal Plain-Chants
Dynamat
Monster Cable 2-Farad Cap
Optima Yellow Top
180 amp Iraggi Amputator alt
Rockford Fosgate 0AWG "Big 3"


FOR SALE: ^^^subs(1.33 ohms) in custom wedged box(1" front MDF) + acoustic wool inside. $450 No offers. Amazing, mint, but too much weight for my lowered car.

Agreed!

Thanks for the suggestions guys.