Phoenix Gold Tantrum 300.2 amplifier or Soundstream brand new?

I've noticed a Phoenix Gold Tantrum 300.2 amplifier on Trademe for sale. I've discovered that Phoenix Gold is a well respected car audio brand. I was planning to buy a brand new Soundstream or Harmon/Kardon amp. The Tantrum 300.2 suits my power needs although maybe not quite the same amount as headroom as the Soundstream or Harmon/Kardon. Is Phoenix Gold really so good that I should try and grab it instead of the other brand new ones?

It apparently is 5 years old with only 1 year of use. The new one's will of course have warranties..

This isn't a "legacy" question for what it's worth

To be fair it's more of a "make up your own mind and do some research" one

Are they the same price? Are you happy with 5 year old gear as opposed to new? Do you fold or crumple? So many choices

What is it you're trying to achieve - an amazing blow your ears sound system or just something better than stock? A decent head unit and speakers does the job for 90% of people just fine

Ok sorry, I suppose this belongs in Car Audio forum instead. Thanks.

I would just go to jonvy.co.nz and buy up a whole bunch of Focal gear.

I was actually thinking of getting either the Infinity REF-6500CX 6-1/2 Inch 2-Way Component or the JBL GTO609C 6-1/2" 2-Way component and the Soundstream Tarantula Series TX2.350 2 Ch 350 rms or the Harman/kardon CA280 2-Channel from jonvy.

Can't decide, not sure what's best.

jonvy doesn't currently have any Focal gear..

The only Focal I may be able to afford are the Focal Access 165 AS at abtec.co.nz Also in price range at abtec are JBL GX-600c and Hertz DSK130.3

Any suggestions?

 Kol12 said:

I was actually thinking of getting either the Infinity REF-6500CX 6-1/2 Inch 2-Way Component or the JBL GTO609C 6-1/2" 2-Way component and the Soundstream Tarantula Series TX2.350 2 Ch 350 rms or the Harman/kardon CA280 2-Channel from jonvy.

Can't decide, not sure what's best.

jonvy doesn't currently have any Focal gear..

The only Focal I may be able to afford are the Focal Access 165 AS at abtec.co.nz Also in price range at abtec are JBL GX-600c and Hertz DSK130.3

Any suggestions?

I've had a few sets of Infinities over the years - always had such good sound and results from them. I would rate them

That amp would be be ample

* Moved to correct part of forum also