In my 93 GS300, I will soon be replacing the stock speakers w/ some 6.5 separates up front and 6.5 coaxials in the back. The sub will be replaced w/ probably a JL IB 10". I realize that I will need a better amp to power them. However, the stock receiver and changer will be retained.

I need some recommendations on an amp(s) that can power the whole system cleanly, reliably and as inexpensively as possible. I assume that the amp will need speaker level inputs due to the retention of the factory deck. I would also like the footprint to be as small as possible. This is NOT a show vehicle or SPL monster. It is daily driven and I like the sound to be clean and balanced.

Thanks,
Ken

 

Is the deck in GS the same as the ES? The deck in my ES has 200mv line level outputs.

 

From what I am told, they are different. I should be receiving one that is CD changer compatible soon, so I'll be able to look then.