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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Martin_1962 on 11 January 2008, 18:03:57

Title: Amplifier choices
Post by: Martin_1962 on 11 January 2008, 18:03:57

Does anyone know anything about MacAudio or SPLX in car amplifiers, or Blaupunkt?

Thanks

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Craig_R on 11 January 2008, 19:37:39

sorry no but i do know about pioneer ones as i fitted a nice 4 channel 280w one to mine

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Nathv6 on 11 January 2008, 20:33:45

not sure too b honest but it really depends on ya budget and what you are thinking of running with the amp????

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Martin_1962 on 11 January 2008, 20:35:19

Infinity 605CS and 1 amp FOC

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Nathv6 on 11 January 2008, 20:42:12

whats them m8 dnt do model numbers lol too many to remember

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Admin on 12 January 2008, 08:33:33

Splx = Nasty cheap garish chav amp. Big claims and low quality (and price). Not recommended.

MacAudio = Slightly better than Splx. Again, not recommended.

Blaupunkt = Better.

If you are looking to run a set of Infinity 605's (up front I presume) then I would suggest a 2 channel amp producing around 30-40w rms.
You don't need more than that.

I would also recommend a small sub to get the best out of the system.

Here are some recommended amps going cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-V-Power-2-1-channel-amp-MRP-T130-tested-working_W0QQitemZ230210049449QQihZ013QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRV-T707-Car-Audio-Amplifier-Boxed-Good-Con_W0QQitemZ260200951877QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-Power-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260200528093QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 January 2008, 08:38:29

I was quite impressed with the amp design of the Kenwood KAC unit I fixed for Mr Laidback.....

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: TheBoy on 12 January 2008, 09:16:32

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I was quite impressed with the amp design of the Kenwood KAC unit I fixed for Mr Laidback.....

I had a pair of Kenwood amps (about 25W RMS per channel, so not big power, but plenty) back when I used to do such things.  While I make no comments on their design (never took them apart), they sounded great. And still do - I fitted the system (Kenwood HU, 2 amps, 10 disc changer, all from around 1992) in Mrs TheBoy's dads Rover a couple of years back...

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 January 2008, 09:50:52

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Splx = Nasty cheap garish chav amp. Big claims and low quality (and price). Not recommended.

MacAudio = Slightly better than Splx. Again, not recommended.

Blaupunkt = Better.

If you are looking to run a set of Infinity 605's (up front I presume) then I would suggest a 2 channel amp producing around 30-40w rms.
You don't need more than that.

I would also recommend a small sub to get the best out of the system.

Here are some recommended amps going cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-V-Power-2-1-channel-amp-MRP-T130-tested-working_W0QQitemZ230210049449QQihZ013QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRV-T707-Car-Audio-Amplifier-Boxed-Good-Con_W0QQitemZ260200951877QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-Power-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260200528093QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They are all on Freecycle - so are FOC - which youls you have?

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Admin on 12 January 2008, 14:46:04

If it is free, then I would have the Blaupunkt... no guarantees it will work though.

All the amps I have suggested will be very cheap (under £25 I expect) and will drive the Infinity speakers quite nicely.

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 January 2008, 14:57:43

Hmm Alpine at 99p

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 January 2008, 14:58:51

Blaupunkt is quite good - looking at pairing two channels

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Admin on 13 January 2008, 01:06:45

I would presume that it is a 4 channel amp then. Make sure it can be bridged.

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Craig_R on 13 January 2008, 01:17:28

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Splx = Nasty cheap garish chav amp. Big claims and low quality (and price). Not recommended.

MacAudio = Slightly better than Splx. Again, not recommended.

Blaupunkt = Better.

If you are looking to run a set of Infinity 605's (up front I presume) then I would suggest a 2 channel amp producing around 30-40w rms.
You don't need more than that.

I would also recommend a small sub to get the best out of the system.

Here are some recommended amps going cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-V-Power-2-1-channel-amp-MRP-T130-tested-working_W0QQitemZ230210049449QQihZ013QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRV-T707-Car-Audio-Amplifier-Boxed-Good-Con_W0QQitemZ260200951877QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kenwood-Power-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260200528093QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They are all on Freecycle - so are FOC - which youls you have?

If they are free grab them all Ill have one off you i need a second amp which is duel or single channel  ::) ::)

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 January 2008, 11:57:00

Macaudio if not good enough would be yours

I'll test bridging the BP

Freecycle is a good way of getting rid of unsellable stuff - eg old potties, and getting otther peoples old stuff - like wood for rabbit hutches

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2008, 12:29:26

I can recommend the Alpine amps listed. Got a broken MRV-F407 for 20 quid off ebay and changed the MOSFETs in one of the ouptut stages. It's a great amp. :y

Kevin

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Jay w on 14 January 2008, 15:14:45

I have the Alpines big brother in my Omega as a replacement to the bose amp.....

Lovely amp, coupled with the standard Bose speakers really improves the system, my only critisism is that the standard vaux unit does not have pre-outs...

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2008, 15:42:57

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I have the Alpines big brother in my Omega as a replacement to the bose amp.....

Lovely amp, coupled with the standard Bose speakers really improves the system, my only critisism is that the standard vaux unit does not have pre-outs...

Have you seen this? : http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1174515451

Drives an Alpine nicely.

Kevin

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Jay w on 14 January 2008, 15:48:12

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I have the Alpines big brother in my Omega as a replacement to the bose amp.....

Lovely amp, coupled with the standard Bose speakers really improves the system, my only critisism is that the standard vaux unit does not have pre-outs...

Have you seen this? : http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1174515451

Drives an Alpine nicely.

Kevin

i read it with great interest, and really wanted to have a go, however i am not that deft with soldering so decided not to persue it.

My CCR2006 is on its last legs and i am now looking for another one to replace, if i can get one at the right price i might pluck up the courage

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 January 2008, 15:53:59

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if i can get one at the right price i might pluck up the courage

You can always drop it off with me. I'll be happy to do it.

Kevin

Title: Re: Amplifier choices
Post by: Jay w on 14 January 2008, 15:57:49

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if i can get one at the right price i might pluck up the courage

You can always drop it off with me. I'll be happy to do it.

Kevin

i'll bear that in mind, i'm just struggling to get hold of a Bose unit in good nick with a cage  :y