MS275 & MS2125 vs Xtant ..... yea, again.

[damo4833]

My other post with a similar title ... well, it went a totally different direction.

I may just be OVER thinking things. BUT here's my quandry:

I have an Xtant 603x ... been planning to use this amp for some many years now. (75x2 + 150x1 all 4ohm)
Well, I've come across an Xtant 1001x ... now thinking to slave this off the 603x for subs. (2 Alpine TypeR 8" subs)

Of course i stumble across this magnificent PG Phorum and BAMM, i'm lovin it!!!

Ok, reading more and more about the old-school MS amps, i've found a nice little pair locally for sale.
MS275 and the MS2125 (simple, elegant, clear, legendary).

To buy these and use thes 2 amps rather than fork out more for another Xtant.
This is my quandry!!!

Questions or ANY input would be appreciated.

Thanks, y'all.
DB

[Eric D]

I think I responded to your last discussion of this, but here is my feeling on it again...

Xtant has some very good sounding amps, and they have great features. But, they have a lot of switches, jumpers, and whatnot in them, and therefore have pretty poor reliability.

I have fixed some Xtant amps before which had a channel cut out at random on their owners. The issues always boiled down to the jumpers loosing contact.

Even if someone GAVE me a pair of mint condition Xtant amps, I would never install them. I would keep them on a shelf as collector items, as they are very nice to look at and I like the design of them.

[damo4833]

Hmmm...
Friend had a 603x and it was sweet. Thus one reason for picking one up, years back.
Now with a new ride, a wee bit of $ i'm jones'n to get a system running again.

SO, your input? snag the MS amps rather than the additional Xtant



Thanks.

[Kirghiz]

MS amps.....

[LowandLoud]

Pretty sure the majority here will vote MS. Even if there is no Xtant hate, remember where you are at! We might be a little biased.

LL

[zztunnell]

Im with Eric. Polish up that extant and put it under glass somewhere and buy the MS's

[damo4833]

Which format would be the safest AND best way to run the MS2125?
Bridged 4ohm vs 2ohm...
I read that 2ohm - they get toasty hot and need fan-age!!

Remember - I plan running 2 Alpine typeR 8"

BTW, I've been wondering, what's the basic equation is for figuring the impedance of multiple speakers/subs?
If I have a 2ohm and a 4ohmr: equation is ... ?
If I have a 3ohm and a 4ohm: ....................... ?

Thanks again and again!!!

[damo4833]

Fu-get-about it!!!

I stumbled across a guy who's gonna sell me his 1600.5 ti - I'm more than stoked!!!
Not only am I a newbie to the PGphorum - I'm new to the products. I'm a fan from what I remember hearing back some 20+ years ago and NOW seeing and reading how big the fan base is - WOW!!!

Thanks y'all.