LukeFRC Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 It struck me the other day that my amp has two 500w halfs - or 1000w into 8 ohms. I have one 4 ohm cab. And don't really intend getting another.... so it just struck me- I may not ever use half my amp. (and ironically now have a car so the lightweight-ness of it is less of a feature!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 shame to waste it, give you £100 for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 If you like the sound, does it really matter? You've got the flexibility and you'd probably sound better with another 210 for the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1357397185' post='1922055'] shame to waste it, give you £100 for it? [/quote] it is my only amp though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Better to have too much than not enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Are you sure you've got the impedances right? I thought the 1000 ran down to 2 ohms, so should give the full wattage bridged into 4 ohms. Edit: Specs [url="http://www.tecamp.de/en/products/amlification/5-puma-1000.html#specifications"]here[/url]. 1000w at 4 ohms. Might be worth checking they haven't changed the specs at some point though. Edited January 5, 2013 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1357400494' post='1922119'] Are you sure you've got the impedances right? I thought the 1000 ran down to 2 ohms, so should give the full wattage bridged into 4 ohms. [/quote] yeah, pretty sure it doesn't run down to 2 ohms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1357400665' post='1922124'] yeah, pretty sure it doesn't run down to 2 ohms [/quote] Oh, I just edited my previous post. The Tecamp website is saying it does run at 2 ohms, but I've no idea whether the specs have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1357400935' post='1922127'] Oh, I just edited my previous post. The Tecamp website is saying it does run at 2 ohms, but I've no idea whether the specs have changed. [/quote] must have done - this is the manual I have... http://www.tech-soundsystems.de/TecAmp/fileadmin/manuals/Manual_Puma1000_engl.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 umm, alternate which half you plug the amp into each time you use it? Then you are using the whole of your amp, albeit at different times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1357407448' post='1922275'] umm, alternate which half you plug the amp into each time you use it? Then you are using the whole of your amp, albeit at different times. [/quote] you know it's got different volumes for each channel on the back - could set one up for live and one for the bedroom.... genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1357401467' post='1922143'] must have done - this is the manual I have... [url="http://www.tech-soundsystems.de/TecAmp/fileadmin/manuals/Manual_Puma1000_engl.pdf"]http://www.tech-soun...ma1000_engl.pdf[/url] [/quote] Right you are. Always nice to have the option of doubling your power if you ever decide to get a second cab though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'll buy the other half off you...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Sexy little amp, I feel an irrational urge to buy one even though already own three lightweight class D amps (rh450, shuttle 6, promethean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 More is better, its basschat rules! I am currently using a 900 watt twin channel genz amp into a 1x10 cab in the box room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1357593399' post='1925145'] More is better, its basschat rules! I am currently using a 900 watt twin channel genz amp into a 1x10 cab in the box room! [/quote] Nice! I think part of me just misses my old Hughes and Kettner amp. It was 10kg or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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