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TennesseeOutlaw
03-26-2007, 10:45 AM
Something like a Marantz MA500 or MA6100.. Or a Outlaw Audio Mono-block.. Any other suggestions out there?

RuSsMaN
03-26-2007, 10:54 AM
There are a lot of good stereo amps that can be bridged mono. What's the application, budget, and power requirements?

dorokusai
03-26-2007, 10:58 AM
I have a pair of Denon POA-4400 monoblocks. Old school, well built and the amps can be individually bi-amped which is neat.

TennesseeOutlaw
03-26-2007, 11:18 AM
For a center channel.. Id like to stay around 150.00 bucks..

dorokusai
03-26-2007, 11:21 AM
I'm out but good luck. I'd look for a used Outlaw M-200.

RuSsMaN
03-26-2007, 11:25 AM
You can pick up a new Audiosource AMP-100 for around $110 shipped on ebay and various other sites. It's a stereo amp, 50x2 cont, rated on paper to 100w bridged mono - but on the bench they will hit around 137w cont before the wheels start to shoot off.

I had 3 of these amps in my whole house rig for about a year, with no issues. Good, solid, cheap power.

Cheers,
Russ

dorokusai
03-26-2007, 11:30 AM
I always forget about that manufacturer, great choice.

TennesseeOutlaw
03-26-2007, 11:31 AM
Do they make one that has just a little more juice? Id be willing to up my spending a bit for some more power..

TennesseeOutlaw
03-26-2007, 11:35 AM
N/M.. I just found it.. Thanks for the heads up..

TennesseeOutlaw
03-26-2007, 11:44 AM
Which would you recommend the highest? AudioSource Amp200, Outaw Audio Mono Block, or the Marantz MA500?

RuSsMaN
03-26-2007, 11:47 AM
The Outlaw has a good lineage, from GAS and SAE. Marantz knows amplifiers, and is always a solid choice. Audiosource is owned by Phoenix Gold now, a long time player in the 12v amp world.

As far as I'm concerned, take your pick.

TennesseeOutlaw
03-26-2007, 11:55 AM
One more ??? What is the difference in the Amp200 and the Amp One/A? It has the same specs, but I can get the Amp One/A for about 75.00 bucks cheaper.

RuSsMaN
03-26-2007, 12:14 PM
The 'hundred' models are the current lineup, the one/a is a discontinued model.

stereo_luver
04-01-2007, 07:29 PM
Well?....have you decided?