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<blockquote data-quote="AVB100" data-source="post: 368279" data-attributes="member: 552195">I need some amp reccomendations.&nbsp; I&#039;m looking to spend no more than about $250 (on the amp alone), if possible.My current system:Kenwood KDC-215S (<a href="http://www.livemanuals.com/partners/kenwood/manuals/kw022/manual/KW022_07.html#KW022_07_01_01" target="_blank">http://www.livemanuals.com/partners/kenwood/manuals/kw022/manual/KW022_07.html#KW022_07_01_01</a>)Front Speakers: Infinity Reference 5000cs(<a href="http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId=" target="_blank">http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId=&#039;REF5000CS&#039;</a>)Handles 75 Watts RMSRear Speakers: Infinity Reference 6000cs (<a href="http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId=" target="_blank">http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId=&#039;REF6000CS&#039;</a>)Handles 90 Watts RMSWhen you list reccomendations, it would be helpful if you&#039;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&#039;ve never actually heard any speakers run on a USAcoustics amp, and am suspicious of the amazing price gap between it and competing models.&nbsp; But Crutchfield&#039;s return policy and 3-year warranty are enough to ease most of my worries.I&#039;ve looked at the Alpine MRP-M240 and the Kenwood KAC-8401.&nbsp; The Alpine&#039;s power rating (4x40 watts RMS) seems weak, and whole unit ($200) seems overpriced given the lack of power.&nbsp; As for the Kenwood, the power (4x60 watts RMS) is on the lower end of what I&#039;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&#039;m looking at, that&#039;d be a great help.Thanks,Adam</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AVB100, post: 368279, member: 552195"] I need some amp reccomendations. I'm looking to spend no more than about $250 (on the amp alone), if possible. [B]My current system:[/B] Kenwood KDC-215S ([URL="http://www.livemanuals.com/partners/kenwood/manuals/kw022/manual/KW022_07.html#KW022_07_01_01"]http://www.livemanuals.com/partners/kenwood/manuals/kw022/manual/KW022_07.html#KW022_07_01_01[/URL]) Front Speakers: Infinity Reference 5000cs([URL="http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId="]http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId='REF5000CS'[/URL]) Handles 75 Watts RMS Rear Speakers: Infinity Reference 6000cs ([URL="http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId="]http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.aspx?ProdId='REF6000CS'[/URL]) 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 [/QUOTE]

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