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[Eric Baker]

I'm looking for a new speaker processor my dcx2496 just stopped working after 4 and half years. Looking at spending no more then $500-$600. Or should I just get other dcx2496?

[Bennett Prescott]

I'm looking for a new speaker processor my dcx2496 just stopped working after 4 and half years. Looking at spending no more then $500-$600. Or should I just get other dcx2496?

You don't really mean "best", or you'd have a budget an order of magnitude greater.

Look at the EV DC-One, or the Xilica products. Both are better than the Behringer, which is the king of bargain basement DSP for a reason.

Have you considered buying a good unit used? I would not be afraid to use older XTA or BSS, which are available for a steal on eBay.

[Eric Baker]

You don't really mean "best", or you'd have a budget an order of magnitude greater.

Look at the EV DC-One, or the Xilica products. Both are better than the Behringer, which is the king of bargain basement DSP for a reason.

Have you considered buying a good unit used? I would not be afraid to use older XTA or BSS, which are available for a steal on eBay.

I guess I should have said best unit for 500-600. I don't mind used. Just as long as its a step up. It only needs to get me thought the summer till I can pay the ux8800

[Bennett Prescott]

I guess I should have said best unit for 500-600. I don't mind used. Just as long as its a step up. It only needs to get me thought the summer till I can pay the ux8800

If you have an EAW rig you need to buy a DSP that they have settings for. The Behringer will certainly not do. IIRC that means DriveRack 260 or XTA.

[Ken Barlow]

I'm looking for a new speaker processor my dcx2496 just stopped working after 4 and half years. Looking at spending no more then $500-$600. Or should I just get other dcx2496?

I have been using a DBX 260 for years without a hiccup. Make sure you have the latest software if you buy used.

[Tim Weaver]

I'm looking for a new speaker processor my dcx2496 just stopped working after 4 and half years. Looking at spending no more then $500-$600. Or should I just get other dcx2496?

You should specify what you need as far as ins and outs go. The Driverack 260 is decent, but may not work if you need 8 ouputs.

Bennett makes a great point about buying used. I was able to buy a JBL DSC260 a while back for 125 bucks. This unit is OEM'd by BSS. Its quite good....

[Terry Fryar]

BSS 336 or 366....great dsp, even if it's a bit older....

[Kurt Stephens]

Take a look at the Sabine Navigator series - should be able to get a 2x4 for $700ish.
The Ashly Protea 3.24CL comes in around $700 new.

There is a BSS OmniDrive going on eBay now in your price range - and some Ashly Proteas pop up in that range as well - go take a look.

[Eric Baker]

Thanks for all the info. Gives me a place to start. I guess I will go to ebay and see they have. Thanks again guys.

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