New Front Stage Amp

[Shogen 325]

So the other day I was messin' a but with my audio equipment... I noticed a very distinct buzzing coming from my front stage amp... realizing this could be a number of issues, I've ruled out the wiring already...

I am going to take this time to upgrade my amp from the Kenwood 4ch to a Soundstream 2ch... Was looking into the Sundown 125.2 but for the money the Soundstream has more headroom....

This is the amp...

TRA800.2 :

Specs are as follows:

* OUTPUT (WATTS):RMS @ 4 Ohms: 200x2

* RMS @ 2 Ohms: 400x2

* RMS Bridged @ 4 Ohms: 800 X 1

* T.H.D.: < 0.02%

* Frequency Response (Hz): 10 - 50k

* SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: > 115dB

* DAMPING FACTOR: >500

* INPUT SENSITIVITY: 0.15 - 12.0V

* CROSSOVER SLOPE: 12dB

* CROSSOVER FREQUENCY (HZ): 50 - 5k

* DIMENSIONS (INCHES): 10.75x2.6x21.5

* Variable hi pass, band pass, low pass

* Variable 18dB bass boost

* Double sided glass epoxy SMT circuit board

* PWM mosfet power supply

* Tri-guard amplifier protection

* SMT cooling fan built in

* Tri-mode capable

* Line output

I know there was somebody here running all Soundstream but the Rubicon series... But has anyone had experience with these? Under what conditions? How did they hold up? Any specific usage with this TRA series at all???

Thanks in advanced for all the help fellas...

[BanginGMC 23]

Might want to upgrade that baby amp first haha

I haven't had any time to mess around with that amp personally, but you might be able to find a cheap(er) Sundown amp on db-r.com. Head room is cool, but not when you sacrifice performance, reliability, and efficiency.

[Shogen 325]

Yea, I was hoping you would chime in or somebody would comment on those factors.... I don't really need the 200w but 125w I guess would be the least....

unfortunately db-r doesn't seem to have that amp... and when I did see it, it was like 20 beans less which constitutes just buying new...

Curious though, if I buy the Sundown straight from SSA, what is the ship time???

[BanginGMC 23]

check this out http://www.db-r.com/sell/store2/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65_67_69_78&zenid=kn6ql1t72egclef348ok3f0spl4k6j63

[Shogen 325]

Oh and the vocals right now are more important to me because even though I am using that baby amp, HOLY SHYT it can pretty much overpower my front stage... I actually have my Pioneer set @ -7 pretty much all the time since I got it and I know the Icon is still nice and stiff... Sooo I don't need on the Icon just yet.... lol

[Shogen 325]

check this out http://www.db-r.com/sell/store2/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65_67_69_78&zenid=kn6ql1t72egclef348ok3f0spl4k6j63

Right I did see that one... But I haven't seen anywhere stating this map can run @ 2oHms bridged... That is my main thing... I want that flexibility of running 2oHms...

[Shogen 325]

sooo you leave me alone Bangin'??

[BanginGMC 23]

Sorry, i was replying to another post. You're right, that amp can only be 4ohm bridged, oooops lol

What is your budget on the amp? This will help a lot

I know Alpine has really nice multi-channel amps PDX series are sexy (buy off ebay)

[Shogen 325]

You stunk.... The 125.2 does look promising... Did you order all your Sundown equipment from SSA?? How long does it usually take to ship?

[Shogen 325]

$250 seemed to be a great mark.... I based that off of the Sundown being $240 and the Soundstream being $250...

[BanginGMC 23]

Noooo, i ordered my stuff from a dealer because i like cheap prices

Generally PDX amps run that budget on Ebay.

[Shogen 325]

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_17193_Alpine_PDX-2150.aspx

I was looking at this one a while back...

[BanginGMC 23]

I love my PDX amps when i had them, although i believe they don't have a adjustable subsonic filter on them.. that might be an issue for you.

[BanginGMC 23]

Double Post FTL

I'm off to work on my truck though, i'll be back later

[jcarter1885 995]

You stunk.... The 125.2 does look promising... Did you order all your Sundown equipment from SSA?? How long does it usually take to ship?

About usually 1-3 days to receive it from Jacob once shipped, I have received things faster from Jacob then a lot of places I get shipments from. I would say Sundown and KnuKonceptz are some pretty fast shippers.

[Notorious97200 339]

When I order all my Sundown amps from SSA , I receive them in 5 days ! and I live in the Carribeans. So, it must be even faster for you, Americans !

[Shogen 325]

I'm no American....lolz .. That's great to hear...