Well, since the a/d/s 640.2 is being discontinued, I am now exploring alternates. This is what I have run across.

Focal KX Components
JL Audio 300.4 Amp
Rockford Fosgate Power 250.2
(2) JL Audio 12W3s
JL Audio Evolution 6x9s

Tell me what you think

 

How about the JL Audio 500/1 for the subs to match the other JL Audio amp?

 

Actually, I am going for a test listen of the JL amps and I am going to get back with you on that one. The store I am going to says they can't seem to keep these amps in stock. If the JL sounds as good or better than the a/d/s, I might just get it. Otherwise, I might consider a 50x4 McIntosh.

 

CSR did a bench test on the 500/1. They said nothing but good things about it... power, SQ, features. I could quote some stuff from the article if you want.

 

Go for it. I could use the info.

 

It's Class D, which is best for subs, of course. Its actual output at any input voltage (11-14.5) and any ohm load (1.5-4) is 552.2 watts. It draws only 50 amperes at rated output. Ken Pohlmann said, "distortion was excellently low", "very impressive set of connections and controls", "that combination of high power, loud levels, and clean detail is extremely rare, and I felt that the JL Audio 500/1 was superb in that respect", "I've reviewed plenty of amplifiers in my time, but I've never seen a sub amp provide such a sonic tool set... The JL Audio 500/1 really is a professional amplifier for serious listeners".

 

Daaaaaaaaaaaayum!! Now I am really chomping at the bit to listen to it after reading that.

 

What do you think of McIntosh products?

 

Can I step in here? JL Audio amps are very nice, all the reviews and comments I've seen about them are very good. A 300.2 and a 500.1 would be an ideal setup instead of mixing a JL and RF amp.

McIntosh amps are in a different league though they are built like their home stuff, rock solid and inefficient.

If you're considering McIntosh now, look also at Zapco or Brax/Helix amps.

 

Probably when I listen to the JL, I might change the amp setup again. If it sounds as good or better than the a/d/s, I'll bite. But if not, I am going back to the a/d/s.

I was entertaining the McIntosh because they sounded really nice with the Focals.

 

Indeed. Them McIntosh amps are inticing beasts when you get a chance to hear them in action.....

Anyhow for an aside an a/d/s dealer I know uses Helix, Brax, Genesis and McIntosh amps for his line of speakers which range from Dynaudio to Focal and a/d/s. I guess it just depends on the budget of the customer

 

...and we all know it takes money to look and sound good in our Maxes.

 

I put a little dough on my system. I am waiting for them to call me when they have a JL amp on the board for me to test listen to. I am going to bring a Telarc Classical CD and The Friday Soundtrack as test material. I might even bring Lauryn Hill's CD as a test piece.