New SoundStream Amps Any Good?

[Orion Man 10+ year member]

Sup guys, I'm looking at a new SoundStrem 5ch. amp to run my system. I know that their old school quality was top notch, but I was wondering about their new stuff. I'm looking at either the new Tarantula or Picasso series amps.

Thanks guys.

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[Orion Man 10+ year member]

Anyone? Its either the SoundStream TRA880.5 or I'm considering the Eclipse AX5000 5ch.

 

[yerrow 10+ year member]

about average, there's better for the $

 

[Orion Man 10+ year member]

What about the Eclipse? I'm looking at using it for what I need. I don't really have the room for multiple amps, thats the reason for wanting the multi-channel. I had considered the Memphis Belle, but their way to long for the space.

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

How much are you willing to spend for the amp and what kind of power(for the sub and for the mids/highs) are you wanting?

 

[Orion Man 10+ year member]

Nothing over the top. I actually have been looking at the JBL GTO5355 or GTO755.6 amps. Their both right in my power range. I think 300 is the most I'll go and their both right in that range. I did a search on AmpGuts and came across the Eclipse amps and they really do look cheap on the inside. But, the JBL does look pretty nice.

Power wise- 60-80rms for the mids/highs and 250-350 for the sub channel.