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Currently have the JBL 80.4 BP amp, which puts out about 160x2 @ 4 ohms bridged. This amp is slightly underrated but not a lot. Im currently running a set of 6.0s diamond hex components (rated for 50-150watts per channel) and a set of Diamond 6x9's connected to the RAF channel on the hex's crossovers. The 6x9's are rated for about the same amount of power as the componants.

I just purchased the 3 way upgrade kit (6 inch woofer) for my Hex set. I called up the diamonds tech support to find out how much power I should throw at this 3 way wall of sound and the guy told me that 300+ will make these speakers sing. So, with about $400 to spend on an amp, I need a good HIGH sound quality amplifier that delivers 300Watts into 2 channels. So either a really good 2 channel amp or a good 4 channel to bridge into the needed wattage.

I would love an Arc 4150 XXK or CXL but from a dealer its way to expensive, and my max bid on ebay was beaten. So im kinda looking for something with great sound quality but less then $400. Im willing to buy off ebay etc, so prices around 500-600 could become 400 or less online.

I've been looking at the Diamond D6600.4, but I heard that newer diamond amps are not as good as the old ones. Apparently the old ones were designed by Jeff whatever who does ARC. Anyone confirm deny this?

I'm an authorized dealer for ARC Audio :)

a used Orion 2250SX or XTR2250 :)
rated for 250wRMS x 2 @ 4 ohms. They put out more than that really. especially @ 14.4VDC using an unregulated power supply.

I use one to drive a DynAudio System 360 3-way front stage myself and it works wonderfully.