What Plate Amp?

[AdamThorne]

For approx $150 what is the plate amp of choice?

MCM? http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/50-6263

PE? http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=300-804

I saw some talk about a rythmik, but the links I found are dead. Anything else I should know about? Whadya all like?

Thanks!

[Mikey p]

In that price range the Apex "Senior" Subwoofer Amp is a good deal. More power for the money compared to the amps you listed.

http://apexjr.com/Apexsenior.htm

[ScottG]

Its more expensive than the plate amps.. but its worth it.

http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=A401

http://www.diyhifisupply.com/diyhs_speaker.htm

I have the A400, incredibly well built with a LOT of quality power supply.

For about 150 you might want to consider a DUAL VC woofer and utilizing 2 plate amps, for that I'd recommend these:

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/50-6272

Low cost yet decent DVC woofers can be purchased from Parts Express here:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-480

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-485

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-490

With an amp for each coil that will give you a LOT of versatility.

But if you simply must have a single plate amp at around 150:

http://www.oaudio.com/300W_SUBAMP.html

Note that one of things you ALWAYS want is a fully adjustable phase "knob".

[tinitus]

Originally posted by AdamThorne

I saw some talk about a rythmik, but the links I found are dead.

Thanks!

This should work ok to me it makes most sense to use as complete kit

http://www.rythmikaudio.com/products.html

CSS sell the german Reckhorn which has some additional usefull features ... ohh! I see Scott have linked to that allready

[SY]

http://home.comcast.net/~jhidley/index.html

I got some of the VT3 amps, which are 300W Sunfires, to drive my subs. Stupid cheap price. They work perfectly.

[AdamThorne]

ScottG: For about 150 you might want to consider a DUAL VC woofer and utilizing 2 plate amps ... With an amp for each coil that will give you a LOT of versatility.

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Whoa, I think you blew my mind a little bit there, I hadn't even considered such an option. I've actually got 2 speakers coming - The shielded 10" Fosters from Mr. Hidley - I was planning an isobarik setup but also thinking I'd play around with as many configurations as possible. I'll have to think through the implications of setting up with 2 amps...

That A400 is looking awfully sexy as well. It'd be hard to say no to that.

Of course I saw the VT3 amps, but have figured myself not expert enough to build a control unit that would have the flexibility I hope to be able to afford.

I figured there had to be better options than what I had so far found, thanks everyone for proving me right.

[Apex Jr]

Hi... ( Happy 4th of July) Sale
Starting July 7th Monday I will put the Apex "SENIOR"
on sale for that week:
Normally on sale for $145.00 for the week of JULY 7th only
to DIY AUDIO Members and you must mention it.
It won't be on the website
$ 125.00 ea

Steve @ Apex Jr.

[dangus]

$150 is not that far away from a used "pro" power amp, or consumer basic power amp. Watch the classifieds, eBay (for amps within pickup distance), music stores and pawn shops.