MA audio amps?
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MA audio amps? Hey all,
Well it's time for me to replace my cheap Jensen 2 channel amp that is currently powering my frontstage (CDT CL-61A components).
I came across a good deal on an MA Audio M589i Amp (150W x 2 @ 4ohms).
I've seen MA audio advertised a lot but I've never actually listened to one.
Are they decent amps? Any other suggestions for 150W x 2 @ 4ohms for $150 or less?
Thanks all,
Russell
Well it's time for me to replace my cheap Jensen 2 channel amp that is currently powering my frontstage (CDT CL-61A components).
I came across a good deal on an MA Audio M589i Amp (150W x 2 @ 4ohms).
I've seen MA audio advertised a lot but I've never actually listened to one.
Are they decent amps? Any other suggestions for 150W x 2 @ 4ohms for $150 or less?
Thanks all,
Russell
Try ebay for an older Rockford black and grind style amp. Something like a 500a2. These put out about 600w continous and hit very hard and fast. They are excellent sound quality amps as well and put out 150x2 at 4 ohms.
Here's one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rockford-Fosgate...QQcmdZViewItem
These were about $500 new. I have 3 of the 225.2's (which is the same size as the 500a2, but an older numbering system). Birthsheet says 600 something continous at 14 volts.
One amp is running a set of Focal 6.5's and tweets and the SQ is amazing.
I don't think your going to find a decent new amp for that price range.
Here's one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rockford-Fosgate...QQcmdZViewItem
These were about $500 new. I have 3 of the 225.2's (which is the same size as the 500a2, but an older numbering system). Birthsheet says 600 something continous at 14 volts.
One amp is running a set of Focal 6.5's and tweets and the SQ is amazing.
I don't think your going to find a decent new amp for that price range.
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Jason,
Thanks for the link and the heads up! I actually came across a good deal on a used Crossfire CFA-602 for $100 from the owner of fbodyaudio.com. It's a BIG amp but hopefully I can shoehorn it onto my amprack
Thanks again,
Russell
Thanks for the link and the heads up! I actually came across a good deal on a used Crossfire CFA-602 for $100 from the owner of fbodyaudio.com. It's a BIG amp but hopefully I can shoehorn it onto my amprack
Thanks again,
Russell
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MA Audio is not too good. They're not Pyramid bad, but not much better. They used to be called Mobile Authority and had a pretty bad rep.
Crossfire is good stuff, you'll be happy with that I think.
Crossfire is good stuff, you'll be happy with that I think.
The Crossfire is probably an OK amp. Not something you would put in a competition car for max sound quality, but probably good enough for most folks. Sounds like you got a good deal as well.
