Anyone useing the Crown drive core amps for sub?

[tcarcio]

I was thinking about trying the Crown XLS 2000 Drive core amp for my DTS-10 because of it being a class D amp which usually gives 90% of it's rated power. I am useing a EP4000 now and so I was wondering if anyone has one of these amps and what they think? Here is the amp...http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=CIeBbINeXTPvVH5CYlQeb4MzZAbOb8IoB_5D7sA2dg_WbPAgAEAIgtlQoA1DmgNmN_P____8BYMmWhImEpOwPoAGJg8X-A8gBAaoEHE_QRjgdAsrjt2XBt8dD_8GEcVs3Qgq6C3lCZkGABZBO&sig=AGiWqtzDpPpt-_PECely2xqGbRZxjsIZlA&adurl=http://www.rkdms.com/redirect?c=158949498&en=1&cl=28&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FXLS2000%2F%3Futm_source%3DGoogle%26utm_medium%3DPPC%26utm_campaign%3Dlivesound%26utm_term%3Dcrown_xls2000&rct=j&q=crown xls2000&cad=rja

 

[gmichael]

I haven't used the Crown, but have heard good things about them. Do you not like the EP4000 or do you just have upgradeitice?

 

[tcarcio]

Well I like the 4000 but it looks like the Crown has better ability to control the sub more, like with the variable crossover. I will admit that I do come down with upgraditis sometimes....

 

[Seth=L]

Well I like the 4000 but it looks like the Crown has better ability to control the sub more, like with the variable crossover. I will admit that I do come down with upgraditis sometimes....

They must have a very nice switching power supply to deliver on those specifications. I believe most Class D pro amplifiers still used regular transformer based power supplies because until recently switching power supplies were commonly associated with noise and unreliability. Switching power supplies, but necessity in the computer world, have become very evolved. Hopefully they've evolved enough to be extremely useful in the audio market as well, where the load can change on a dime.

 

[darien87]

Call me old school, but well built amps are usually VERY heavy. How can a well built amp, put out 1,300 watts and only weigh 11 lbs?

 

[Seth=L]

Call me old school, but well built amps are usually VERY heavy. How can a well built amp, put out 1,300 watts and only weigh 11 lbs?

High efficiency and high power switching power supply, and perhaps a comparable or better output device technology to Tripath (which made stereo modules capable of delivering several hundred watts that fits in the palm of your hand). This technology is no long exclusive guys, it's hitting the market and it's not going away.

 

[tcarcio]

They must have a very nice switching power supply to deliver on those specifications. I believe most Class D pro amplifiers still used regular transformer based power supplies because until recently switching power supplies were commonly associated with noise and unreliability. Switching power supplies, but necessity in the computer world, have become very evolved. Hopefully they've evolved enough to be extremely useful in the audio market as well, where the load can change on a dime.

That is one of the reasons I would love to hear from someone who has one of these. I find it odd that I don't know anyone that has one.

 

[jostenmeat]

I don't have an XLS2000 but I do have an XTI2000 that I picked up for just $50 more than your link NIB. Hm, I don't see it for that price anymore. I went to amazon, and "1 left" at Abes of Maine, but it looks like they don't carry it anymore. Hm.

The unit arrived damaged, and after some patience, I got a replacement at no charge.

My only complaint is how freaking bright both the display and power light are. I mean the power light is pretty tiny, but this little thing can put up a pretty bright blue rectangle on my screen. I had to cover both with black tape.

I enjoy that the Band Manager software is free to DL on computer, and then you can play with shelving, EQ, and other adjustments connected via mini usb.

Good luck.