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Martin_1962

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Amplifier choices
« on: 11 January 2008, 18:03:57 »

Does anyone know anything about MacAudio or SPLX in car amplifiers, or Blaupunkt?

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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #1 on: 11 January 2008, 19:37:39 »

sorry no but i do know about pioneer ones as i fitted a nice 4 channel 280w one to mine
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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #2 on: 11 January 2008, 20:33:45 »

not sure too b honest but it really depends on ya budget and what you are thinking of running with the amp????
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« Reply #3 on: 11 January 2008, 20:35:19 »

Infinity 605CS and 1 amp FOC
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« Reply #4 on: 11 January 2008, 20:42:12 »

whats them m8 dnt do model numbers lol too many to remember
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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #5 on: 12 January 2008, 08:33:33 »

Splx = Nasty cheap garish chav amp. Big claims and low quality (and price). Not recommended.

MacAudio = Slightly better than Splx. Again, not recommended.

Blaupunkt = Better.

If you are looking to run a set of Infinity 605's (up front I presume) then I would suggest a 2 channel amp producing around 30-40w rms.
You don't need more than that.

I would also recommend a small sub to get the best out of the system.

Here are some recommended amps going cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-V-Power-2-1-channel-amp-MRP-T130-tested-working_W0QQitemZ230210049449QQihZ013QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRV-T707-Car-Audio-Amplifier-Boxed-Good-Con_W0QQitemZ260200951877QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-Power-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260200528093QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #6 on: 12 January 2008, 08:38:29 »

I was quite impressed with the amp design of the Kenwood KAC unit I fixed for Mr Laidback.....
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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #7 on: 12 January 2008, 09:16:32 »

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I was quite impressed with the amp design of the Kenwood KAC unit I fixed for Mr Laidback.....
I had a pair of Kenwood amps (about 25W RMS per channel, so not big power, but plenty) back when I used to do such things.  While I make no comments on their design (never took them apart), they sounded great. And still do - I fitted the system (Kenwood HU, 2 amps, 10 disc changer, all from around 1992) in Mrs TheBoy's dads Rover a couple of years back...
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« Reply #8 on: 12 January 2008, 09:50:52 »

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Splx = Nasty cheap garish chav amp. Big claims and low quality (and price). Not recommended.

MacAudio = Slightly better than Splx. Again, not recommended.

Blaupunkt = Better.

If you are looking to run a set of Infinity 605's (up front I presume) then I would suggest a 2 channel amp producing around 30-40w rms.
You don't need more than that.

I would also recommend a small sub to get the best out of the system.

Here are some recommended amps going cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-V-Power-2-1-channel-amp-MRP-T130-tested-working_W0QQitemZ230210049449QQihZ013QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRV-T707-Car-Audio-Amplifier-Boxed-Good-Con_W0QQitemZ260200951877QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-Power-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260200528093QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


They are all on Freecycle - so are FOC - which youls you have?
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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #9 on: 12 January 2008, 14:46:04 »

If it is free, then I would have the Blaupunkt... no guarantees it will work though.

All the amps I have suggested will be very cheap (under £25 I expect) and will drive the Infinity speakers quite nicely.
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« Reply #10 on: 12 January 2008, 14:57:43 »

Hmm Alpine at 99p
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« Reply #11 on: 12 January 2008, 14:58:51 »

Blaupunkt is quite good - looking at pairing two channels
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« Reply #12 on: 13 January 2008, 01:06:45 »

I would presume that it is a 4 channel amp then. Make sure it can be bridged.
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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #13 on: 13 January 2008, 01:17:28 »

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Splx = Nasty cheap garish chav amp. Big claims and low quality (and price). Not recommended.

MacAudio = Slightly better than Splx. Again, not recommended.

Blaupunkt = Better.

If you are looking to run a set of Infinity 605's (up front I presume) then I would suggest a 2 channel amp producing around 30-40w rms.
You don't need more than that.

I would also recommend a small sub to get the best out of the system.

Here are some recommended amps going cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-V-Power-2-1-channel-amp-MRP-T130-tested-working_W0QQitemZ230210049449QQihZ013QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRV-T707-Car-Audio-Amplifier-Boxed-Good-Con_W0QQitemZ260200951877QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-Power-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260200528093QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


They are all on Freecycle - so are FOC - which youls you have?

If they are free grab them all Ill have one off you i need a second amp which is duel or single channel  ::) ::)
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Re: Amplifier choices
« Reply #14 on: 13 January 2008, 11:57:00 »

Macaudio if not good enough would be yours

I'll test bridging the BP

Freecycle is a good way of getting rid of unsellable stuff - eg old potties, and getting otther peoples old stuff - like wood for rabbit hutches
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