Need ~ 80w x 2 in the $200-$350 range

[quackhead 10+ year member]

I'm installing a pair of Focal 165 V30s in my Dodge Ram Megacab. They're rated at 80W RMS, so I figure something in the 75-100W RMS range is where my target should be.
There are just SO many brands and models out there these days. Just looking for a 2-channel amp, in the $200-$350 range. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive, just the best value for the money.

I've heard of the typical household name brands, but I don't want something overrated (not watts, namesake) either.

Any recommendations for this setup? Thank you.

WoofersEtc.com - 300/2 Black - JL Audio 2 Ch 300 Watt Limited Edition Amplifier

MSW | Car Audio Stereo, Car Subwoofers, Car Amplifiers and Speakers

Precision Power PPI P600.2 (p6002) 2-Channel Phantom Car Amplifier

PASMAG | PERFORMANCE AUTO AND SOUND - Precision Power P900.4 Amplifier

Image Dynamics i2600 2-Channel Class AB i Series Car Amplifier

Boston Acoustics GT-2125 (gt2125) GT Reference 2-Channel Amplifier

VIBE Audio LiteBox Stereo 2 (LiteBox2) 2-Channel Amplifier

...had to throw this one in there for funzies....good stuff for the $

Multi-Channel Amplifiers

Zuki Audio Eleets 4-Channel Amp Review

 

[12voltz+- 10+ year member]

i know thd isnt every thing but outta all the amps you listed i see the d300.2 has the lowest thd at .02% .... them image dynamic amps are **** tooo

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Rare Old School Zed Planet Audio | eBay

Great amp

 

[dbjunior 10+ year member]

Helix b2 precision made by brax german made sq amp. WoofersEtc.com - B2 Precision - Helix 2 Ch 2x85/170 Watt High-End Amplifier my amp has black heatsink not silver. 300shipped

 

[Dave88LX 10+ year member]

That looks good on paper as well. How old is that amp? When dealing with used amps, I don't really know the questions to ask.

MA...nice...that's where I grew up.

 

[matt_bennett05 10+ year member]

WoofersEtc.com - 300/2 Black - JL Audio 2 Ch 300 Watt Limited Edition Amplifier
MSW | Car Audio Stereo, Car Subwoofers, Car Amplifiers and Speakers

Precision Power PPI P600.2 (p6002) 2-Channel Phantom Car Amplifier

PASMAG | PERFORMANCE AUTO AND SOUND - Precision Power P900.4 Amplifier

Image Dynamics i2600 2-Channel Class AB i Series Car Amplifier

Boston Acoustics GT-2125 (gt2125) GT Reference 2-Channel Amplifier

VIBE Audio LiteBox Stereo 2 (LiteBox2) 2-Channel Amplifier

...had to throw this one in there for funzies....good stuff for the $

Multi-Channel Amplifiers

Zuki Audio Eleets 4-Channel Amp Review

WOW! That ID amp went way back up in price. Here a few weeks ago you could get one for like $130-150 from Sonic because I was thinking about having one just to mess with.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

I would suggest looking for a used Zed Kronos maybe.

 

[dbjunior 10+ year member]

That looks good on paper as well. How old is that amp? When dealing with used amps, I don't really know the questions to ask.
MA...nice...that's where I grew up.

I love the amp it is one of my favorite looks wise,sounds incredible each channel has its own gain. Only reason I'm not using it I went active and didn't have room for a second so I got a 4ch.

 

[Dave88LX 10+ year member]

Lots of suggestions, thanks fellas. Now the hard question is how to determine which one is the best for me! ****.

 

[Dave88LX 10+ year member]

I love the amp it is one of my favorite looks wise,sounds incredible each channel has its own gain. Only reason I'm not using it I went active and didn't have room for a second so I got a 4ch.

It does look smexy for sure! Your amp and the Tube Driver both have me intrigued. Among others, but as far as used stuff goes, those are at the top.

 

[Spooney 10+ year member]

Got an old school made in the USA PPI A300 I could sell for 100 shipped maybe a little less.

 

[Dave88LX 10+ year member]

For the top of you price range I can sell you my mint TUBE Driver 75x2 @4ohms amp. By far the best SQ you can get for that price.

Clear your PM's, have a couple questions! 

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I love the amp it is one of my favorite looks wise,sounds incredible each channel has its own gain. Only reason I'm not using it I went active and didn't have room for a second so I got a 4ch.

When you said yours has a different color, is that just a cosmetic thing or what's the deal, do you know?

 

[Flastrongman 10+ year member]

cleared sir

 

[dbjunior 10+ year member]

Cosmetic the heatsink is black not silver.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Clear your PM's, have a couple questions! 

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When you said yours has a different color, is that just a cosmetic thing or what's the deal, do you know?

The pre-2000 "Tube Drivers" were not the original Butler designed Tube Driver 1500 amps., they were Phase Audio/Precision Power copies. Butler places a disclaimer on their website pertaining to this. Very, very few of the original Butler "Tube Driver 1500" amps sold in 1996, before licensing out to Phase Audio in 1997. In 1998, Phase bought PPI and PPI introduced the Tube Driver amp line without the original Butler designs and were just using the name "Tube Driver" from the original Butler designed Tube Driver 1500's. After he got back the rights to his amp design in 2000, Butler introduces the re-designed and improved Tube Driver Blue in 2001.

I am not trying to dissuade you from purchasing a PPI amp called a "Tube Driver", but if you are thinking about owning a true Butler designed tube amp, Search for one of the very rare 1996 Tube Driver 1500 models (G/L with that) or the post 2000 Tube Driver Blue amps.