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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 09:12 AM
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Lots of posts recently looking for small micro amps you fit in the fairing, specifically to push some horns. Looks like DD just released a tiny amp that could be a contender the D4.60 at 179.00. We've been using the PRV 400.4 at the shop that retails for 150.00. We know the JL 280/4 is a great option. The GZ amp will be back by the end of Sept. What else have you guys found and how small do you really need one of these to be?



http://ddaudio.com/products/amplifiers/d-series/d4-60/


http://prvaudio.com/products/ad400-4-2ohms/
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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Great post and thanks for all you do to help us out!! This will be very helpful.
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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I'm going to be looking for something soon to push two 6x9s.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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With the prv 400x4 do you lose fm signal. Thinking about replacing my sound stream with something that I can have my fm back.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 12:34 PM
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Soundstream Stealth ST4.1000D, but list is $200, although has more power.
http://soundstream.com/product/st4-1000d-3/
I had one in my hand and felt really solid.
I wen't with the AD400.4 because of the fan.
 
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Originally Posted by flcusat
Soundstream Stealth ST4.1000D, but list is $200, although has more power.
http://soundstream.com/product/st4-1000d-3/
I had one in my hand and felt really solid.
I wen't with the AD400.4 because of the fan.
The Soundstream ST4 does no where close to rated power. The sound quality on that amp is pretty bad.

With regard to FM I couldn't say but I don't think that amp comes with any EMI shielding. We gave up trying to keep FM reception. Too many better amp options out there.
 
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Originally Posted by Machiavelli
I'm going to be looking for something soon to push two 6x9s.
What 6x9's?
 
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Originally Posted by BaggerAudioLab
The Soundstream ST4 does no where close to rated power. The sound quality on that amp is pretty bad.
Wow, what a dissapointment since most of the Soundstreams seem to be well regarded here.
Thanks for the heads up.
 
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So my current system is the following
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Hertz st-25 horns
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^^^^^Those 85 watts going to a set of 6x9's will only leave you disappointed.
 
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