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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 02:54 AM
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anyone have any suggestions on a 4 channel amp that has at least 300 watts under or around 200 bucks? thanks
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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the alpine bottom of the line 4 channel is nice, i have it
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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phoenix gold 4 channel amp ( xs 4600)

75watts x 4 @ 4ohms
150 x4 @2ohms
300 x 2 @ 4ohms

Amp is black in color and has xs4600 and phoenix gold in gold writing. Also can be bridged to 2 channels. Has a built in crossover and i also wattage paperwork on it. I have the facotry box and all the BS that came with it when bought. Amp is a year and a half old, but only used for about 8 months.

Overall wattage is 662. Amp is in Perfect working condition.

$275 shipped to your door.

Let me know. Hopefully thats in your budget.

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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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Used used used used!!!! Some of the best deals in Car Audio amps are in the used market.

I would look into Phoenix Gold's old stuff. Their M or MS series. A M44 would be a killer amp for your needs. The new stuff is not so good.

Just make sure you test the amp out before purchasing it.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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PPI A404 - actually I have a black Ax400 with a built in crossover that would work pretty well for you. These are some of the best amps on the planet, and the ones that gave ppi a name in the industry.

I could do 200 shipped for it if you are interested. These amps are legendary!

Under-rated at 50x4 @ 4 ohm, 100x4 @ 2 ohm and 200x2 @ 4 ohm when bridged!

PM me if you are interested.
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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rcurley55 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">PPI A404 - actually I have a black Ax400 with a built in crossover that would work pretty well for you. These are some of the best amps on the planet, and the ones that gave ppi a name in the industry.

I could do 200 shipped for it if you are interested. These amps are legendary!

Under-rated at 50x4 @ 4 ohm, 100x4 @ 2 ohm and 200x2 @ 4 ohm when bridged!

PM me if you are interested.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is the amp i got off albert !!!
i can't wait to use it!

PPI's art series
PPI's newer amps
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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how old is the amp?
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek_jeremy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how old is the amp?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you are asking about the Art series, they came out in 94 or 95 and were around for about 3 years. The AM lineup preceeded those, and then 98 is when the PC line came out and that lasted for a few years (in a few different incarnations) and now you have the PCX line.

These were probably one of the most winning amps EVER in IASCA. If you take a look around at a car audio mag during this period, I guarentee all you will find is MB Quart highs, JL subs, PPI A series amps, and Audio Control processors with a Alpine head unit....damn near everyone used that setup.

The A series can be broken up a few ways. There are the regular A series, the .2 lineup, and then the ProArts.

The .2 series came out a year after the originals. They had a beefed up power supply. The ProArts were designed for low impedance applications. They were also available in two colors - White and black - the white ones have the multi colored silkscreened graphics on them. Each size amp has a unique graphic on it. The black ones had a glossy black silk screen of the board's component layout.

I currently own 11 Art series amps (it's a bit of a sickness). I think if I had my choice, I'd do the black ones, but they are so rare to find, and even more rare to find in good condition that my new install will have 4 matching white ones - mint ones at that!

Sorry for the tirade/history lesson...I just love these amps. No crossover (except for the Ax400's and the Ax606's) and just pure power - very under rated too!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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ppi art series, the drawings are kind of "kiddy" but hey they rock your subs and mids like a "motha *****"...also the smoke powerclasses are pretty nice too
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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Go for an used eclipse amp.
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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Okay you have a budget of $200.00

My suggestions....hit Ebay for a classic amp
(the PPI that was offered is great )...but
unless you have a 'clue' ie. inside knowlege
of what was the rage back in the day...avoid
it..the risks dont really outwiegh the benefits.

2. Purchase the Alpine MRP series amp..the
4 cahnnel is a great bargain @ 200.00 and it has a matching 300 watt mono block at the same price. I have used these in small systems
and they have far exceeded expectations.

laterz
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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thanks
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by audioroach &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Okay you have a budget of $200.00

My suggestions....hit Ebay for a classic amp
(the PPI that was offered is great )...but
unless you have a 'clue' ie. inside knowlege
of what was the rage back in the day...avoid
it..the risks dont really outwiegh the benefits.

2. Purchase the Alpine MRP series amp..the
4 cahnnel is a great bargain @ 200.00 and it has a matching 300 watt mono block at the same price. I have used these in small systems
and they have far exceeded expectations.

laterz</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rcurley55 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I currently own 11 Art series amps (it's a bit of a sickness). I think if I had my choice, I'd do the black ones, but they are so rare to find, and even more rare to find in good condition that my new install will have 4 matching white ones - mint ones at that!

Sorry for the tirade/history lesson...I just love these amps. No crossover (except for the Ax400's and the Ax606's) and just pure power - very under rated too!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks for the history lesson.

BTW, you are a sick, sick man.
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Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Thanks for the history lesson.

BTW, you are a sick, sick man. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I know....most are going up for sale soon!
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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i am a big fan of the entry level eclipse 4ch. it is a little bit more than $20 but well worth it in my opinion. the alpine amps are also a very nice choice.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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Autotek street machine amps are good.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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i just got my rockford 501x 4ch. amp for $300.
65-4@4ohms
125-4@2ohms

looks like a good amp but then again it isnt around $200, Sorry
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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I have an Alpine MRP-F200 for sale, $150 shipped. Rated at 40x4 I believe. Don't know if I have the box, but I know thw amp's history and it is in perfect shape.
PM ME, also have PRA-H400 processor. Check out some of the stuff at
http://www.cartunes.com/yardsale.htm
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