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RM Amp to pair up with 2000gtl

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RM Amp to pair up with 2000gtl

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I am about ready to pull the trigger on an RM amp (or another brand suggestion), just wondering if there's a nice match with my Cobra 2000gtl? I don't need a ton of power, just a little grit to get out there when needed.
Of course I will go to a sponsor for my purchase if that's possible :D
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I would say the 2 most popular are the KL-203P and The KL-503. If just looking for a little push, try the KL-203P at $69. Will give you around 100-150 watts i believe. Now the KL-503 will put out around 200-250 for around $170. But check them out they have a nice selection.
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Well I tried to buy the KL-503HD but shows they're out of stock right now. I think with the input drive complaints and warnings about these RM amps I'd rather get the HD version just for the added margin of safety.
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I love the 503. Use it with a President Washington quite well.

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With those RM amps your going to need a power supply with enough amperage to handle the box... What I run with my Cobra 2000 is a Palomar 300A tube amp..,pairs-up nice with a stock 2000 GTL, and does around 750w+
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Like JJD said, you will need a good PS, a 30a should do the trick, bigger would be better. Most use switching supplies like MegaWatt, think he is still a sponsor here. You should not need to detune the Cobra as long as it's making stock wattage. That amp is a mosfet amp so everything has to be in order, good connections, SWR, etc.
I am in total agreement with JJD on his choice of amps, I have a AL-811H (for ham use of course :wink: ) tubes give you that "warm and fuzzy" feeling.

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I have an Astron 50 amp so no problem there. I have another post in the amplifier forum looking for a tech. I have a tube amp that needs work, a Loudmouth 1X3 that's not working. That's the amp I REALLY want to use! I know it'll get fixed eventually so I figured get an RM for now and then move it mobile when the warm & fuzzy box is working.
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