Should I upgrade my RF 160.4 for my MB Quart reference seperates?

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I have a set of MB quart reference series seperates (German ones) that I have had in my truck for several years.

They work great and overall I am happy with them.

I power them with my ancient RF 160.4 that I bought new in 97.

Honestly I cant remember if I am running them bridged or not but it seems the Quarts need more power especially as I turn them up.

The seperates are rated for 130rms and although Fosgates amps are usually underrated I dont think I am getting near that.

Should I get a new or recently used amp that has about 120 per side? I am on a budget and prob would go with used. Should I look at Alpine, Cadence, ED or Soundstream?

I also have an old school A/D/S Power Plate 120 that I could get repaired.

Looking for opinions on what is good clean power.

This amp powers just the Quarts and nothing else.

The rest of my setup consists of:

Alpine CDA-9887 head unit

2 RE SE dvc 12s

Sundown SAE-1200D

Let me know what you guys think.

 
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