US Amps Merlin MD.23 vs. eD Nine.1

[exige 10+ year member]

k i know they're not the same type of amp so let me explain.

this is to power a TC Sounds OEM 10" sub. Sub is rated at 800 RMS, but can probably take up to 1200 RMS. It is available in a single-4 ohm or a DVC good for 2-ohms. which one i get depends on the amp that i buy.

my options are either the MD.23 or the Nine.1

the MD.23 is rated at 1000 rms bridged @ 4ohms. It would be new, price is $250. no warranty, but has been tested it works. its essentially BNIB though.

the nine.1 only has about 2 months left on its 3 year warranty i believe. so essentially im counting that as no warranty. price is $230. its rated for 900x1@2ohms but at 12.5v. Its probably good for about a 1000rms @14.4v. So really not too audible of a change.

I'm leaning towards the US Amps cause of the higher quality and the fact that a 4 ohm load is easier on the amp than a 2 ohm load. Regardless, the eD is a proven powerhorse.

other stuff to consider....

the nine.1 is 5.5 inches shorter than the US Amps, and space is of a premium.

price difference doesn't matter. consider them the same price. im willing to pay the 250 just as much as im willing to pay the 230.

so overall what would you choose? if i may ask, why?

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[exige 10+ year member]

anyone?

 

[Ptown_TSxxx 10+ year member]

Hard bet but, I would go for the svc 4ohm on the us amps because it an us amps but, I do not like svc subs though.

 

[exige 10+ year member]

why not get the svc, besides adaptability to other loads? jw. if anyone else has opinions plz share!!

 

[exige 10+ year member]

nobody else w/ input?

 

[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

I would snatch that MD23. Big 2chs like that are hard to come by these days. They are great for high powered fronstage set, excellent for big midbass duty, and sub duty.

 

[exige 10+ year member]

yea im thinkin that might be the best way to go also....

ive now talked to a couple people through pm's so in total ive got about 5 that voted for the us amps and 1 for the eD. just waitin to hear back from the guy who's sellin the US stuff.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

US Amps,

 

[exige 10+ year member]

us amps it is. finally got a hold of the seller this afternoon.