got robbed... little help?

[audiomortis 10+ year member]

So, my car was broken into, and my stereo stolen. Not the first time. I've decided to leave the hole in the dash, get 4 chan amp for my 5.25's and my 4x6's, and run a portable mp3 player.

I don't know much about car audio amps. I know a little about amps in general, as I do PA and stuff, but I don't know most of these companies. I've been reading forums for about a week now, and I've got some questions...

1. Do different amps have different colloration? I like warm amps (I would run tube if I could afford to, or maybe my 1979 CerwinVega). Is one amp warmer and less digital sounding than the other, or is this a situation where a preamp will make all the difference?

2. I'm looking for about 60-80wX4 in the $200 range, and right now I'm looking at Phoenix Tantrum or maybe Soundstream VGA... are these good options? Is there something else I should look at?

3. With the types of amps i'm describing, will I need a cap or anything else to wire this properly?

4. Also, what are some good preamp/eq's on the market? I'm on a tight budget, but I may be able to make this happen.

Any help would be apreciated.

thanks,

joe

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[audiomortis 10+ year member]

am I asking a question with no answer or just a stupid question? I've posted these kind of questions in a couple audio forums, and I just get ignored.

I would like to learn more about what my options are here.

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

1. Tube amps= warm. Normal amps= not warm.

There are not alot of Tube car audio amps, and the ones that are tube arent cheap

2. Those amps are fine.

3. Caps= no-no, there just a bandaid to a poorly made system

4. search ebay...see what you like then ask if its good

 

[audiomortis 10+ year member]

thanks for the reply.

is there such a thing as an analogue preamp/eq that isn't too expensive?

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

yes.

check ebay for one.

I have a Power Acoustic one that i think is for sale

 

[reed8857 10+ year member]

here are some options

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=12979

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13894

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11943

The Kicker one would be my selection for your price range.------no i would'nt

* Missed read it, thought it said 75 x 4 RMS but its max