Looking for car amp

[BrianG]

Hmm, I don't mind paying for quality. Remember, I'm an electronics nerd, so I know what's good just by looking at the internals. Some brands are "all show-no go" with pretty lights and large heatsink, but nothing of substance inside. No offense, but I remember the Profile brand and they weren't known for their quality - published specs were inflated at best. If anyone knows about "old school" PPI amps, you know they are built extremely well, and do well beyond their published specs. I'd keep mine, but they are just too big/bulky/heavy/powerful for my needs now. I still want clear sound with no mid/high harshness and no muddy bass.

Also, space is a premium, which is why I'm looking for a 4-channel. Ideally, an amp that is long but not wide would be perfect...

I've checked out Crutchfield and so far nothing catches my eye. They are just large square aluminum blocks. I guess the search goes on...