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[musikboi]

Just looking at saving a few $$ and getting a second hand amp. I've found 2 that have caught my eye.

An Alpine MRV-F340.. 55w RMS x 4@4ohms . or 130w x 2 bridged.

or an MTX Thunder X704 .... 70w RMS x 4 @4 ohms..... ( i think )

Which one would you guys go for ? I'll pretty much just be using it for my front splits and maybe the 6x9's , i'll have a think about it.

Just want the better SQ one i guess , super loud is not my thing , but i notice my current MTX roadthunder 35w x 4 struggling a bit when i turn things up. i would say it's 75% of my needs , and it's a pretty small amp.

[Louie]

I'd prefer the Alpine, I think that is a decent series, but I can't remember. The only reason I'd go the Alpine is that I'm a bit of a fan of theirs, haven't had problems with them (or MTX either with my limited use). The 15rms difference won't really be a huge deal I wouldn't think. I'd say you would be happy with either one, so get the one you would prefer the look/size/brand of

[musikboi]

ok thanks, i've also found an Eclipse EA 4000 at cash converters , 74w rms x 4@4ohms ... these have even better SQ than alpine, is that right ?

If i upgrade my splits later on to Morels / Hertz / Focals , would people go for the Eclipse over the other 2 i've mentioned ?

[Hens]

id probably go with the eclipse, quite a few boys are using them over west (at least i think they are the same model) and they are nice and clean.

[DG Phil]

musikboi, on Feb 23 2008, 10:10 PM, said:

these have even better SQ than alpine, is that right ?

Not really.

Phil

[TEGBOY]

The MTX amps are a very solid amp, with great back up support from Custom Car Sound.

The F430.. *sorry Ferrari on the brain* the Alpine F340 is an okay amp, its clean and does make solid power.

Either way, I would be buying new, I don't support Cash Convertors.

[broadz]

TEGBOY, on Feb 24 2008, 09:13 AM, said:

Either way, I would be buying new, I don't support Cash Convertors.

nor do I, but its great when you see decent "old skool" gear they have no idea of the value

[Charger]

Cash converters is great, my favorite car audio store. I just love shopping there and picking up bargains.

[drgstr]

Charger, on Feb 24 2008, 10:49 PM, said:

Cash converters is great, my favorite car audio store. I just love shopping there and picking up bargains.

I love it when my $3000.00 amp was stolen. I found it at a cashies and called the police.
It took me over a year to get it back. Buying of cashies is as bad as breaking into a car and stealing the gear yourself.

Many times i have heard the reference cash convertors = crime supporters. I tend to agree......

Edited by db nathan, 24 February 2008 - 11:23 PM.

[Charger]

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Buying of cashies is as bad as breaking into a car and stealing the gear yourself.

That's a pretty big call and if I had thin SQ skin I would get offended by such a statement. Putting me in the same class as the junkies who break into cars to steal things is pretty stupid, I wouldn't even steal a Pen from a Post Office.

But on topic, I've got a great big list of exotic gear acquired from Cashies. If I can see it's obviously been stolen then I won't buy it and if it was proven stolen I'd be more than happy to return it to the owner. But when it's just sitting in the store doing nothing it's not like I'm asking somebody to go out and smash windows to stock the shelves.

[DG Phil]

db nathan, on Feb 24 2008, 11:20 PM, said:

I love it when my $3000.00 amp was stolen. I found it at a cashies and called the police.
It took me over a year to get it back. Buying of cashies is as bad as breaking into a car and stealing the gear yourself.

Many times i have heard the reference cash convertors = crime supporters. I tend to agree......

Same with me after a break-in at our shop.

I asked the counter jockey at CC to show me who brought my gear in for sale. I said "just go out the back for 30secs" I was happy to look in the book myself.

He said "No", even after I counted $1000 onto the desk.

Tell me he wasn't in on it............

Phil