Topic: 1 rack space power amp (Read 14534 times)

john sanders · « **on:** July 13, 2009, 05:38:08 PM »

I'm in need of a single rack space power amplifier with a minimum of 500 watt/channel, and under $1000.00. Any suggsetions would be greatly appreciated.

John Roberts {JR} · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2009, 05:55:19 PM »

How about "consider two rack spaces".

If you can find one, you will pay a premium for the one rack space limitation.

JR

Tim Weaver · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:07:49 PM »

And I want a Ferrari for 250 dollars, and oh yeah it needs to run on regular, because I'm not going to pay for the premium.....

In other news Powersoft has some amps that will do what you want, at a considerable price, and if channel density is your thing look at the CX404 from qsc. 4 channels of 400 watts at 4 ohms. It's a very cool amp. I routinely use one for a SOS rig as 2 mains and 2 monitors.

Good luck finding *that* amp....

Kristian Johnsen · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2009, 06:52:18 PM »

I have owned some Chamelion amps that were 1 unit and 500w per channel at 4 ohms. Price was a little higher back in the day, I think. I was never very enamoured by them, though.

David Stiles · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2009, 11:00:23 PM »

these amps are very good.
http://www.tafnaudio.com/

Andrew Broughton · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2009, 02:30:26 AM »

David Stiles wrote on Mon, 13 July 2009 21:00

these amps are very good.
http://www.tafnaudio.com/

Yeah, the 3600 has "High dumping factor even when clipping".

Jim Ferrari · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2009, 06:13:27 AM »

Tim Weaver wrote on Mon, 13 July 2009 18:07

And I want a Ferrari for 250 dollars, and oh yeah it needs to run on regular, because I'm not going to pay for the premium.....

I accept Paypal! I run just fine on Rolling Rock, no need to spring for Heineken. Laughing

Carlo Ottolina · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2009, 07:00:34 AM »

john sanders wrote on Mon, 13 July 2009 23:38

I'm in need of a single rack space power amplifier with a minimum of 500 watt/channel, and under $1000.00. Any suggsetions would be greatly appreciated.

If you were in Europe...:
http://www.thomann.de/it/the_tamp_d3400.htm

--
Cheers.
Carlo

Stuart Pendleton · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2009, 09:39:26 AM »

Thats a tough one....close as I can get you.

http://audiopile.net/products/Amplifiers/PS-802/PS-802_cutsh eet.shtml

Tim Kartes · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2009, 10:11:08 AM »

http://www.crownaudio.com/pdf/legacy/belchfire_datasheet.pdf

I've heard nothing but good things about this one Smile

Tim Weaver · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2009, 10:31:43 AM »

Jim Ferrari wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 05:13

Tim Weaver wrote on Mon, 13 July 2009 18:07

And I want a Ferrari for 250 dollars, and oh yeah it needs to run on regular, because I'm not going to pay for the premium.....

I accept Paypal! I run just fine on Rolling Rock, no need to spring for Heineken. Laughing

Sweet! A Ferrari that runs on beer!

Duncan McLennan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:44:20 AM »

Tim Weaver wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 10:31

Jim Ferrari wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 05:13

Tim Weaver wrote on Mon, 13 July 2009 18:07

And I want a Ferrari for 250 dollars, and oh yeah it needs to run on regular, because I'm not going to pay for the premium.....

I accept Paypal! I run just fine on Rolling Rock, no need to spring for Heineken. Laughing

Sweet! A Ferrari that runs on beer!

Yeah, but when's the last time you saw good beer for $0.80/litre? Shocked

Jonathan Gaines · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2009, 10:20:10 PM »

In all seriosness

FACE Audio has some amps that fit the size and output specs, I have heard some guys say they were decent. But I am unsure of price but heard they were competitive.

I know it's not Crown, or LAB, or any other brand so it is automatically dismissed by most, but I have considered looking at a couple for my hit and run shows.

Woody Nuss · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2009, 06:36:04 AM »

Isn't there a peavey digital amp that's one space?

Stuart Hogg · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2009, 07:54:19 AM »

Woody Nuss wrote on Thu, 16 July 2009 11:36

Isn't there a peavey digital amp that's one space?

The Peavey DPC1000 was 500w/ch and 1U. I've still got one - it's out on a hire just now actually. Not particularly rider friendly, and I'm sure many people could pick holes in the sound quality, but as a small, cheap, reliable amp for basic dry hires it hits the spot.

Christian Tepfer · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2009, 08:09:24 AM »

Carlo Ottolina wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 13:00

john sanders wrote on Mon, 13 July 2009 23:38

I'm in need of a single rack space power amplifier with a minimum of 500 watt/channel, and under $1000.00. Any suggsetions would be greatly appreciated.

If you were in Europe...:
http://www.thomann.de/it/the_tamp_d3400.htm

--
Cheers.
Carlo

Or for even less money:
http://www.thomann.de/de/the_tamp_d1600.htm
That should leave some budget for importing.
No idea how they sound and how much power they will put out in real world situations depending on crest, climate etc.

Powersofts Digam LD 1404 and 2004 were quite okay on some gigs I did but may be slightly out of budget (+35%?).

Carlo Ottolina · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2009, 08:51:07 AM »

Christian Tepfer wrote on Thu, 16 July 2009 14:09

Carlo Ottolina wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 13:00

If you were in Europe...:
http://www.thomann.de/it/the_tamp_d3400.htm

Or for even less money:
http://www.thomann.de/de/the_tamp_d1600.htm
That should leave some budget for importing.
No idea how they sound and how much power they will put out in real world situations depending on crest, climate etc.

I have six D1600 in a flight case with two DDX3216. Six biamp wedges from a <80 Kg case. Absolutely not rider friendly, but they sound OK and barely warm at full power. I don't have any D3400, but they are more than twice the power for 1.5x the price... Smile

--
Cheers.
Carlo.

Randy Pence · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2009, 12:54:40 PM »

Duncan McLennan wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 17:44

Yeah, but when's the last time you saw good beer for $0.80/litre? Shocked

you can get close in germany Razz

Rain Jaudon · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:31:26 PM »

Face Audio -

I run the F1800D amp on a pair of Community RS220 tops and have no issue with the quality of the amp at all.
MAP price is $1,815.57

http://www.faceaudio.com/product4,4.html

Keep in mind that it does not bridge mono.

8Ω
1000 W

4Ω
1800 W

2Ω
2000 W

Duncan McLennan · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2009, 03:28:44 PM »

Randy Pence wrote on Thu, 16 July 2009 12:54

Duncan McLennan wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 17:44

Yeah, but when's the last time you saw good beer for $0.80/litre? Shocked

you can get close in germany Razz

You're lucky! Even crappy beer here is $1.10 for 500mL, and anything worth drinking is more like $2 for the same amount.

Helge A. Bentsen · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2009, 03:56:23 PM »

Duncan McLennan wrote on Thu, 16 July 2009 21:28

Randy Pence wrote on Thu, 16 July 2009 12:54

Duncan McLennan wrote on Tue, 14 July 2009 17:44

Yeah, but when's the last time you saw good beer for $0.80/litre? Shocked

you can get close in germany Razz

You're lucky! Even crappy beer here is $1.10 for 500mL, and anything worth drinking is more like $2 for the same amount.

Germany is heaven when you want cheep beer Smile

Last beer I bought in a bar(500ml) here in Norway cost me $8.75.....

Ryan Jodrell · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2009, 11:48:58 PM »

Quote:

http://www.crownaudio.com/pdf/legacy/belchfire_datasheet.pdf

I've heard nothing but good things about this one

WIN!

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