Amp Suggestion For Components

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Topic: Amp Suggestion For Components

Posted By: kfr01
Subject: Amp Suggestion For Components
Date Posted: April 08, 2004 at 7:19 AM

I'm looking for a good amp for some components, probably the Diamond Hex 6.5's. It will be driven off an Eclipse 8443. I want as high a quality as possible for a price that fits my budget (the lower the better, but under $200 is ideal).

I've been looking at some of the Xtant models (A2002), Eclipse EA2212, and some of the Soundstream RUBICON amps.

1) Is 50x2 enough for the Diamond's?
2) Is Soundstream a good quality amp? I can buy a 100x2 Soundstream for the price of the Xtant or Eclipse.

Any other suggestions?

Karl

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 08, 2004 at 8:27 AM

The Hex components will operate just fine with 50 watts input, and if you later upgrade they can handle up to about 150. Eclipse and Xtant are far better sound quality amps than Rubicon, in my opinion. Of the amps you listed, the Eclipse EA2212 would be my first choice.

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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: April 08, 2004 at 10:24 AM

Thanks DYohn. I think I'll rule the Rubicon out. Anyone else have any suggestions on high quality amps for components in the under $200 range?

Posted By: Mikeyman1978
Date Posted: April 08, 2004 at 10:40 AM

Yeah i just bought an Alpine MRP-F240 it will power my 6.5 components, and 5.25 and make them sound heavenly i bought my amp for $200 CAD brand new

Posted By: One_Evil_Necro
Date Posted: April 08, 2004 at 11:47 AM

I am running the components you listed, and I am using an Xtant 404 and they sound great.

Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: April 09, 2004 at 12:14 AM

Thanks for the suggestions