I'm looking at picking up a set of CDT EF-61CF components. Now I already have a Phoenix Gold M25 amp (way old but hardly ever used) that I picked up used and never had a chance to use myself. What I'm wondering is if the M25 has enough strength in it to power those CDT components well. As mentioned I've never used the M25 so I really have no clue what it's actual power output is, nor how efficient the CDT components are. Will it be a decent match or should I start shopping for a new amp?

 

Well I'm not familiar with the pg m25, but I am using this amp fp2-1000x with gains moderately set, to run my ef-61cf set.

Sounds great, doesn't seem to be too much power if that's what you're thinking.

Gene

 

how bright do you find the CDT tweeters?

 

^not too...

The mb quarts I had were 'brighter'.

I've got the titaniums in the kicks, and silk iek tweets in the a-pilars.

Gene

 

sounds good, the CDT components are on their way, guess I'll have to wait and see how they match up with the amp

 

What are the specs of the m25 amp?

 

Into 4 ohms @ 12.5/14.4 VDC
25/65 WRMS x 2

Into 2 ohms @ 14.4 VDC
70 WRMS x 2

Bridged into 4 ohms @ 14.4 VDC
140 WRMS x 1

and these are of course ratings from ten years ago so I don't know if they are actual ratings or highly conservative, anyone know?

 

The 14.4v specs are pretty close to the power you will see out of it.
I sold and installed quite a few of the M-series amps back in the day. It's a very good piece if well taken care of.

 

interesting, guess I'll give it a try before I go blowing even more money