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K.I.S.S.......keepin' it simple (amp decision)
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:00 pm
by Audiophiliac
I think I am going to wheel and deal my way out of my Eclipse 8053 and get a 7200MkII so I can have iPod, USB, and BT functionality as well as all the processing power that my 8053 has.
Then I need to find a 4-6 channel amp to power the whole thing. It would be a bonus to be able to run the front stage active....so 5 or 6 channels is probably my ideal (although the great deal on that ZX475 in the ads is tempting). Crossovers are not important, but it would be nice to have a sub level control.
I do not need huge power for the subs (RFA124 old school subs rated for a meager 150W), and I will be running 2 or 3 of them.....so it could be a 1.33 ohm load....meaning I would need an amp capable of doing roughly 500W at that load and still give some decent power to the front stage.
A small footprint would be optimal for a stealth install in whatever truck I end up with.
Budget is a factor as well. No more than $350 would be the sweet spot.
Any ideas? Have one for sale/trade? Want a nice 8053?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:19 pm
by BIGPGFAN
Buy the 475
small and you can run active
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:58 pm
by vin78
You might be able to get a ZX450/500 for that price range.
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:38 pm
by jbondox
I have a client who has an almost new Audison LRX6.9 amplifier that I am sure will part with it for about $500
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:40 pm
by jbondox
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:57 pm
by 76Trans Am
I have a Memphis Belle 16-ST1300d 5 channel I would let go for $350 shipped.
4 x 75W + 1 x 300W @ 4 ohm
4 x 115W + 1 x 600W @ 2 ohm
1 x 1100W @ 1 ohm (subwoofer channel)
2 x 230W @ 4 ohm bridged (main channels)
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:55 pm
by scottn29
76Trans Am wrote:I have a Memphis Belle 16-ST1300d 5 channel I would let go for $350 shipped.
4 x 75W + 1 x 300W @ 4 ohm
4 x 115W + 1 x 600W @ 2 ohm
1 x 1100W @ 1 ohm (subwoofer channel)
2 x 230W @ 4 ohm bridged (main channels)
thats a good deal there, but its not small
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:24 pm
by itchnertamatoa
jbondox wrote:I have a client who has an almost new Audison LRX6.9 amplifier that I am sure will part with it for about $500
JB, can you double check on the audison, at that price, I'll take it
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:25 pm
by Audiophiliac
BIGPGFAN wrote:Buy the 475
small and you can run active
No I cannot. Need at least 5 channels to run active on a single amp.
I am not completely against running multiple amps....just hoping I can stick with 1 for simplicity's sake.
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:55 pm
by jbondox
itchnertamatoa wrote:jbondox wrote:I have a client who has an almost new Audison LRX6.9 amplifier that I am sure will part with it for about $500
JB, can you double check on the audison, at that price, I'll take it
yep, please tell me you are in the lower 48 though...
hit me up via email
james@northolmstedperformance.com
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:14 pm
by itchnertamatoa
Audiophiliac wrote:BIGPGFAN wrote:Buy the 475
small and you can run active
No I cannot. Need at least 5 channels to run active on a single amp.
I am not completely against running multiple amps....just hoping I can stick with 1 for simplicity's sake.
alpine PDX5 maybe?
no, I know, I know
PG roadster 66
but that's a bit on the high side ...
here are a few on the bay that might suit your needs
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Massive-Audio-P ... 617wt_1166
http://cgi.ebay.com/US-AMPS-AX-5600-5-C ... 339wt_1166
http://cgi.ebay.com/ECLIPSE-XA5000-Ampl ... 1410wt_849
http://cgi.ebay.com/MTX-JH805-1600W-5-C ... 435wt_1166
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:19 am
by bogart
I have a question...it is the one thing that bugs me about the eclipse hu...why would anyone build a unit that has everything...copper chassis and all the frills...and then load it with an onboard power supply....
doesn't make sense to me....I've looked at them and I just can't see an sq hu for that money that hasn't split the noise generating components....
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:29 am
by stipud
If you go for the ZX475 and not the Ti1200.1 to match it, you are crazy
What a deal on both of those
In all seriousness though, the ZX475 does a great job of running a full system. I've been running my Ti500.4 like that for about three years now and I have no plans of changing it
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:44 am
by Audiophiliac
I know Stipud.....I ran my Ti500.4AL like that and was happy. I was thinking maybe of trying a full active setup....or at least having the ability to try it....thus eliminating the 4 ch. option....but really....for the price, and keeping it simple, running the 475 and passive front stage would do the trick nicely....although running another set of speaker wire sounds nicer than having to find a place to stash the passives.
Roadster would be nice, but not small at all.....I thought of JL HD900/5....I might be able to get a hook up as we are a JL Home audio dealer....hmmm....might be worth a shot....its a nice amplifier....just pretty spendy.
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:11 pm
by 76Trans Am
scottn29 wrote:76Trans Am wrote:I have a Memphis Belle 16-ST1300d 5 channel I would let go for $350 shipped.
4 x 75W + 1 x 300W @ 4 ohm
4 x 115W + 1 x 600W @ 2 ohm
1 x 1100W @ 1 ohm (subwoofer channel)
2 x 230W @ 4 ohm bridged (main channels)
thats a good deal there, but its not small
What do you mean it's not small ??
6.5" x 2" x 23.5" for the same power as a Roadster.
Pretty small in my book.
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:36 pm
by scottn29
76Trans Am wrote:scottn29 wrote:76Trans Am wrote:I have a Memphis Belle 16-ST1300d 5 channel I would let go for $350 shipped.
4 x 75W + 1 x 300W @ 4 ohm
4 x 115W + 1 x 600W @ 2 ohm
1 x 1100W @ 1 ohm (subwoofer channel)
2 x 230W @ 4 ohm bridged (main channels)
thats a good deal there, but its not small
What do you mean it's not small ??
6.5" x 2" x 23.5" for the same power as a Roadster.
Pretty small in my book.
Width yes, length no, looks small compared to your 30" amp but 23.5" isnt "small"
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:11 pm
by bdubs767
you have PM