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Subwoofer Amp Suggestions?

Looking for suggestions for a stereo subwoofer amp in the $2-5K (range new or used) to drive a pair of Kinergetics SW-800s (5 x 10" drivers- see system). The amp needs to be comfortable with a low impedence load ~3-4 ohms and will operate from 60Hz & below. The XO rolls off at 18dB. Needs to be XLR balanced inputs. I'd prefer it to weigh 80lbs or less. Class D not my thing.
barrysandy
magfan
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How 'bout a Bryston?

The Emotiva XPA-5 is 300x5 @4.......so, it should be good to 200x5 with all channels driven......
At only 900$ a copy, it'd work. Amp has balanced ins, to boot.

Will either above work well with 3->4ohms? I don't know. The Emotiva is rated to 4, but lower?

Any idea of the sensitivity of the subs?
vicdamone
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Go here and click products>plate amps.

http://www.hypex.nl/
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rfogel8
192 posts
 
If you want to consider plate amps, I really like Rythmik Audio. You can have your XLR's, Class AB operation with 370wpc, designed for 4 Ohm drivers. Brian, the owner, is a great guy to deal with, he's been around a long time, and his products are very reasonably priced.
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