jimwin Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) Hi there. Recently entered the world of pre/power amps. Have got a Sansamp RBI pre-amp and am temporarily running it through a Hartke LH1000 to power my Bareface S12t. Sounds great - but Hartke is soooo heavy - looking for something light and as powerful. So far landing on a Peavey IPR3000 or Crown XLS 1500. I cannot find the Peavey anywhere - late November according to Peavey UK. What are thoughts on the Crown? Seems light and powerful. Budget around £400 Any other suggestions. Thanks for any input Jim Edited September 10, 2012 by jimwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I've got two of the Crown XLS 1500s that I use for PA duties these days, and they are indeed light and powerful. I actually bought the first to use in a rig with an RBI and my S12 and it sounded good; I certainly don't think you'd be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 [url="http://www.soundindustry.co.uk/acatalog/W-Audio-1300W-1U-Amplifier-Horizon1300-AMP44.html"]http://www.soundindustry.co.uk/acatalog/W-Audio-1300W-1U-Amplifier-Horizon1300-AMP44.html[/url] I use the 1100W version. In terms of bangs per buck, it's hard to beat. Twin-channel and offers bridged, parallel, and stereo modes. Very light, doesn't run too hot. I normally use mine in parallel mode to power a Barefaced Compact + Barefaced Midget, both at 8Ohms. Sometimes I use it in bridged mode to power a Barefaced SuperTwelve at 4Ohms. One day, I'll get the chance to use both Ch.A to power the Compact + Midget stack at 4Ohms and Ch.B to power the SuperTwelve at 4Ohms. I'm quite looking forward to it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I bought an XTi1000 on ebay for £250, it's 1400w bridged into 4 ohms and I'll be using to to power my Big Twin T once it arrives. It's light and very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 My XLS 1500 Drivecore is in the F/S section at the moment. I ran a Bass Pod XT Pro in front of it and also my Sansamp PSA 1 - both bridged into a pair of Vanderkley cabs. Both sounded immense but for several reasons I need to shift some of my gear. The Crown is light and very powerful. As Ed S said, you won't be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1347348578' post='1799527'] [url="http://www.soundindustry.co.uk/acatalog/W-Audio-1300W-1U-Amplifier-Horizon1300-AMP44.html"]http://www.soundindustry.co.uk/acatalog/W-Audio-1300W-1U-Amplifier-Horizon1300-AMP44.html[/url] I use the 1100W version. In terms of bangs per buck, it's hard to beat. [/quote] Heh, my 600W Horizon blew up on Saturday - was using it to power a pair of stage monitors at fairly tame volumes and it just started annihilating fuses. Not quite the 'bang' I was after for my buck :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 if you can find one, chevin research A series amps sound are awesome and within budget used, powerfull, efficient and light too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 [quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1347363575' post='1799755'] Heh, my 600W Horizon blew up on Saturday - was using it to power a pair of stage monitors at fairly tame volumes and it just started annihilating fuses. Not quite the 'bang' I was after for my buck :-) [/quote] You have 2Ohm stage monitors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwin Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thank you all for your responses. Ideally I would like the Peavey but can't get one anywhere (apart from import from US). Walker - may PM you re the XLS. Thanks again - Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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