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Tim Bailey

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QSC PLD or alternative
« on: January 01, 2016, 01:42:24 PM »

Hi chaps,

Im looking at upgrading my amp rack to something smarter, more reliable and lighter. Its to power a pair of Martin audio f12's (rated 300rms, 1200 peak) and a single s15+ (750 Rms and 3000 peak.)

Currently I'm running an old crown xs900 for the tops and one side of an inuke nu6000 for the sub, with a martin m3 on crossover and limiter duties. The xs900 weighs a ton, and I don't trust the inuke at all- It was only meant as a stopgap.

I'm tempted by the QSC PLD 4.3 as it'll cut down on size and weight, as well as adding features like channel delay etc. Having read all I can find on here about them they seem to have had some reliability issues early on that have been ironed out.

My question is- do you guys think this is about as good an option as there is, or is there anything else you think would be a better investment.

I'd likely keep the xs900 or Inuke as a spare in a separate rack, so I can at least run tops if the PLD (or other new amp) fails.

Thanks in advance!
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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2016, 02:56:23 PM »

Hi chaps,

Im looking at upgrading my amp rack to something smarter, more reliable and lighter. Its to power a pair of Martin audio f12's (rated 300rms, 1200 peak) and a single s15+ (750 Rms and 3000 peak.)

Currently I'm running an old crown xs900 for the tops and one side of an inuke nu6000 for the sub, with a martin m3 on crossover and limiter duties. The xs900 weighs a ton, and I don't trust the inuke at all- It was only meant as a stopgap.

I'm tempted by the QSC PLD 4.3 as it'll cut down on size and weight, as well as adding features like channel delay etc. Having read all I can find on here about them they seem to have had some reliability issues early on that have been ironed out.

My question is- do you guys think this is about as good an option as there is, or is there anything else you think would be a better investment.

I'd likely keep the xs900 or Inuke as a spare in a separate rack, so I can at least run tops if the PLD (or other new amp) fails.

Thanks in advance!

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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2016, 03:48:53 PM »

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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2016, 05:29:15 PM »

Powersoft M50Q? 1U, lightweight, affordable and reliable


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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2016, 05:36:24 PM »

Powersoft M50Q? 1U, lightweight, affordable and reliable


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Thanks for the suggestion! I had a look at those, and the m28q. The standard one has no DSP onboard, and the DSP version runs at just shy of £3000. Do you reckon that it's worth the extra money for a system such as mine? The rig will mainly be used for small gigs and private functions.
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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2016, 05:44:57 PM »

I would not bother with a second DSP if you're happy with the one you have. The Powersoft DSP is a good one, so if you wish to replace your existing one, it's a good replacement.


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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2016, 10:40:50 PM »

I just finished my third gig with a new PLD 4.3 powering four SRX 712s as monitors. The amp is almost too good to believe - the performance, weight and price - I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2016, 08:04:52 AM »

I have used the Powersoft amps , but still struggle with the DSP.
The QSC 4.5 works pretty well with our Microwedges.   
Has anyone used Crown Xti 6002 with success?


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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2016, 07:13:05 PM »

I have used the Powersoft amps , but still struggle with the DSP.
The QSC 4.5 works pretty well with our Microwedges.   
Has anyone used Crown Xti 6002 with success?


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Thanks for the reports back, there isn't a right lot of user feedback on the web about these amps....
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Re: QSC PLD or alternative
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2016, 12:05:18 AM »

I'm using three Crown XTi2's: the 1002, 4002 and 6002.
1002 for floor wedges, the 4002 bridged driving a Danley SH69 and 6002 bridged driving a TH118 sub.
They run HiQnet via USB through BandManager2 software (free) which allows a good amount of DSP features, ability to save profiles and live status monitoring.
I only use the DSP for crossovers, limiters and delay.
So far no complaints, only concern I heard was that they need good input voltage which I do have.
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