Amp reccomendations

[AVB100 10+ year member]

I need some amp reccomendations. I'm looking to spend no more than about $250 (on the amp alone), if possible.

My current system:

Kenwood KDC-215S (http://www.livemanuals.com/partners/kenwood/manuals/kw022/manual/KW022_07.html#KW022_07_01_01)

Front Speakers: Infinity Reference 5000cs(http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId='REF5000CS')

Handles 75 Watts RMS

Rear Speakers: Infinity Reference 6000cs (http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId='REF6000CS')

Handles 90 Watts RMS

When you list reccomendations, it would be helpful if you'd include any info/specs you have on that particualar amp (price, power, features, etc.)

So far, I like the USAcoustics USX-4085 because it seems to have plenty of power (4x85 Watts RMS), good reviews and a price ($180) that shames competitors, but I've never actually heard any speakers run on a USAcoustics amp, and am suspicious of the amazing price gap between it and competing models. But Crutchfield's return policy and 3-year warranty are enough to ease most of my worries.

I've looked at the Alpine MRP-M240 and the Kenwood KAC-8401. The Alpine's power rating (4x40 watts RMS) seems weak, and whole unit ($200) seems overpriced given the lack of power. As for the Kenwood, the power (4x60 watts RMS) is on the lower end of what I'd hope for from a $250 unit.

If anyone knows any other models I should look into, or has feedback on any of the amps I'm looking at, that'd be a great help.

Thanks,

Adam

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[ParkRat 10+ year member]

http://www.avionixxusa.com/ep/axa_4402.htm

I think this would suit your needs just fine. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[AVB100 10+ year member]

Never heard of Avionixx before. I'm a bit suspicious of any company that begins their page with "Wondering what the heck Avionixx is?"

Looks like a lot of power for a decent price...if I could find any reviews on it, I'd consider it.

 

[green_slip 10+ year member]

Never heard of Avionixx before. I'm a bit suspicious of any company that begins their page with "Wondering what the heck Avionixx is?"
Looks like a lot of power for a decent price...if I could find any reviews on it, I'd consider it.

Avionixx makes some extremely high quality amps. A simple search on these forums will give you plenty of testimonials of how great their amps are.

 

[AVB100 10+ year member]

The search of this forum only gave me this thread...

 

[STillFaster]

Are you sure you didn't search the thread instead of the forum. I just checked and there are 59 threads which mention Avionixx spanning several pages.

Good hunting.

 

[Unreal 10+ year member]

Tsunami 440 from woofers etc for $129. Same thing as the avionixx but cheaper.

Avoinixx or tsunami blow away any of the stuff you listed.

 

[fazes 10+ year member]

USamps is what I would go with...these are high quality amps that are severly underrated..