Alpine 3549
A vintage car audio amplifier with high power output and a dedicated following among retro sound quality enthusiasts
Overview
The Alpine 3549 is a car audio amplifier made by Alpine. It is known for strong power output in both stereo and bridged configurations. Exact production years are not documented. The unit now shows up in collector and enthusiast circles, often described as "old school rare collector retro sound quality sq stereo." One owner used two units to drive four Alpine 10" svc 6060 subwoofers. Units have been noted as "modded" and in "Good condition," so people are still using them and changing them.
Specifications
| Power output | 2x100RMS @ 4-Ohm Stereo or 1x400RMS Bridged (12V); also listed as 300W mono and 2x150@2Ω stereo |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz-50kHz |
Market
The Alpine 3549 is currently listed for sale individually at $250. Multiple units come cheaper per unit - $225 for two or $200 for three. It has also appeared in a bundle with an Addzest A640 for $400 OBO. The listings call it a "rare collector" item.
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