Need to find an alternative to my Soundstream MC245

phrarod · 24th June 2012, 02:05 AM

I think I might have to retire my trusty SoundStream MC245. I looked around at would fit (14" is about all I have for width. Maybe 15"). What would run AB and give great SQ and maybe up the power output a bit which would be good?

Much appreciated. I see the Alpine and JL class D amps and in home audio Class D never really rung my musical bell.

IMSTOOPID · 26th June 2012, 04:51 AM

REF SERIES ROCKS

phrarod · 26th June 2012, 04:52 AM

Soundstream Ref? I believe you. Not enough space. Great price on it but its 16"

azvrt · 11th July 2012, 09:32 AM

I think you would be best off with another MC245. Not many 5 channels amplifiers that small that nice out there.

What's wrong with yours ? Can't you repair it / have it repaired ? I think I have the schematics. Not much inside these amps, can't be that hard for someone with a little experience. Also they can be bought pretty cheap of Craigslist.

AKHeathen · 11th July 2012, 10:16 AM

i like that amp. what ohms are you running? what are the requirements?

TheBaronGroog · 12th July 2012, 03:18 PM

Class AB will be hard in that size, the new D-Class amps are very good: The Alpine PDX5 is a nice little 5ch, the JL XD600/6 smaller but less power, PG's new class D's look very good on paper, Kenwood's KAC-X series are good, read good things about Arc mini amps, Vibe not so good.

What car have you got that won't accomodate a 15" amp? I've a 2003 Mini with 36" of amp(s) in it!

AKHeathen · 16th July 2012, 02:04 PM

i just saw a crossfire 5ch for sale over at ca.com it has the a/b 4channel section and a 150/300rms class d sub channel. you might also look at nano and memphis for smaller 5ch. amps

TheBaronGroog · 16th July 2012, 02:32 PM

^ got a link?

AKHeathen · 17th July 2012, 11:42 AM

are we allowed to link to classifieds on other sites?

24th June 2012, 02:05 AM	#1
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Need to find an alternative to my Soundstream MC245 I think I might have to retire my trusty SoundStream MC245. I looked around at would fit (14" is about all I have for width. Maybe 15"). What would run AB and give great SQ and maybe up the power output a bit which would be good? Much appreciated. I see the Alpine and JL class D amps and in home audio Class D never really rung my musical bell.

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26th June 2012, 04:51 AM	#2
IMSTOOPID diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: HICKSVILLE TN	REF SERIES ROCKS

26th June 2012, 04:52 AM	#3
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Soundstream Ref? I believe you. Not enough space. Great price on it but its 16"

11th July 2012, 09:32 AM	#4
azvrt diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Netherlands	I think you would be best off with another MC245. Not many 5 channels amplifiers that small that nice out there. What's wrong with yours ? Can't you repair it / have it repaired ? I think I have the schematics. Not much inside these amps, can't be that hard for someone with a little experience. Also they can be bought pretty cheap of Craigslist.

11th July 2012, 10:16 AM	#5
AKHeathen diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anchorage AK	i like that amp. what ohms are you running? what are the requirements?

12th July 2012, 03:18 PM	#6
TheBaronGroog diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Class AB will be hard in that size, the new D-Class amps are very good: The Alpine PDX5 is a nice little 5ch, the JL XD600/6 smaller but less power, PG's new class D's look very good on paper, Kenwood's KAC-X series are good, read good things about Arc mini amps, Vibe not so good. What car have you got that won't accomodate a 15" amp? I've a 2003 Mini with 36" of amp(s) in it!

16th July 2012, 02:04 PM	#7
AKHeathen diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anchorage AK	i just saw a crossfire 5ch for sale over at ca.com it has the a/b 4channel section and a 150/300rms class d sub channel. you might also look at nano and memphis for smaller 5ch. amps

16th July 2012, 02:32 PM	#8
TheBaronGroog diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2011	^ got a link?

17th July 2012, 11:42 AM	#9
AKHeathen diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anchorage AK	are we allowed to link to classifieds on other sites?