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Amp for stereo subs

My open baffle speakers have 2, 12" subs on each side, powered by your basic chinese plate amps. They are not mounted on the baffle due to lack of room. I have each one in a separate wooden box a friend built. In an effort to cut back on the equipment clutter and outlet demand, I'm thinking of going to a stereo amp. Looking for recommendations for a modestly priced ss amp in the 100-250 wpc range for that use. I have an outboard crossover to use (oops, there goes the outlet I just got back!) so I really just need the power. No prejudice against Class D if that's what makes sense.
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rlwainwright
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Take a good look at the Crown XLS1500. Crown is changing their lineup and the XLS series is now on good discount. I picked up an XLS1500 to drive the 2nd voice coils on my Gallo Ref. 3.1s and the Crown is doing a *terrific* job, the lows just roll out into the room, very authoritative!

And for $199 delivered I don't think you'll find a better value...
rlwainwright
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Swamp, how is it going with your Crown amps?  I've had mine in place for several months and I'm *very* satisfied.  As for fan noise?  What fan?  I have yet to ever hear the fans kick on, and I've pushed some serious db's thru this system on occasion.

The low end on my system is very authoritative, not boomy.  And I do believe Ivan's reckoning of the "real" power output is flawed, these amps have each and every bit of 500+ watts per channel into 4 ohms and I've yet to hear even a hint of strain when the system is boogeying. 

The only thing I can (barely) hear is someone in the background screaming "TURN IT DOWN!!" but that could just be my imagination....(smile)
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