My amp stopped working... which amp would you recommend for my Type R?

[joelx21 10+ year member]

First off, I wish to thank this board and its' members. Thanks to the input, I've been able to build a very nice system for a very reasonable price.

Today I went to get everything installed and I got some very unexpected news. My mono amp that was supposed to power my Alpine Type R swr-1043D was blown! It wasn't good news, but it was on old amp and I've had for a while, so I figured that it's time had come.

So, I'm back for more advice...

Here are the specs on the sub

Alpine SWR-1043D Type-R 10" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils at Crutchfield.com

I've searched this forum for relevant threads, but didn't have much luck. I've also been looking for for quality amps that push 600+rms @ 4ohms, but the ones that I've found have been very pricey.

Any suggetions?

Thanks,

Joel

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[Spooney 10+ year member]

Why are you looking for 600 + at 4 ohms when you have a dual 4 ohm sub? You are gonna want to look for something that does the power you want at 2 ohms because that will be your best wiring option on that sub. What is your budget for an amp? Should be easier/cheaper to find the power you are looking for at 2 ohms or better yet get an amp that will do the power you want at 2 ohms but will also handle a 1 ohm load so you have room to grow down the road.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

budget ?

 

[joelx21 10+ year member]

I wasn't aware that I could wire the sub to 2ohms. If that's the case, it's definitely going to make it easier to find an amp. If I get the sub wired at 2 ohms, is it going to have a higher RMS than it did at 4ohms?

As far as my budget, since a new amp wasn't in the plans, it's not all that great. $150 - $250. The closer to $150 the better.

Thanks

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

hit me up i can sell you a new amp in your budget

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

REFURBISHED CADENCE Z1200 CLASS D 2400 WATT COMPETITION MONOBLOCK CAR AMPLIFIER | eBay

amazing amp direct from cadence. american made and if you every want to buy another type r, you can still use the same amp perfectly at 1 ohm

P1000.1 PRECISION POWER PPI AMP PRO 2000W MAX SUB SUBWOOFERS SPEAKERS AMPLIFIER | eBay

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MB QUART DSC1000.1 DISCUS SERIES 1000W CLASS AB CAR STEREO 1 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 011120381252 | eBay

the dsc is a better model but a little less power but would work great with the type r

Lanzar OPTI1400D Optidrive 1300 Watt Mono Block Digital Competition Class Ampli 68888725682 | eBay

behind the cadence amp for price, this would be my second choice. korean power and built like a brick

 

[joelx21 10+ year member]

Thanks to everyone for all the info!

 

[zako 10+ year member]

Soundstream TN1.1000D and PPI P1000.1 are both regularly available on sales for about $200 new. Each gives you about 1000watts at 2ohm (they use the same board but PPI was underrated). Great buy IMO. Just set the subwoofer gain level conservatively with a DMM.