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So will these Amps work with 4ohm speakers, and if so, would it or they need to be bridged?
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Pyro,So will these Amps work with 4ohm speakers, and if so, would it or they need to be bridged?
You wouldn't have a problem going from XLR to XLR. When you go from balanced (XLR) to un-balanced (RCA) you can induce a hum. There's been discussions over at AVS about using this device to remove the hum:rolyasm said:Even if I have XLR on my PRE I have to use an adaptor box? If you have only RCA, why couldn't you use a RCA to XLR cable? Also, what kind of adaptor box are we talking about, and is it per amp, per channel, or what?
roly
It all depend if you want to run individual A500's for each channel. They are stereo amps that are capable of bridging. Your R&L fronts will be OK with individual bridged amps (500W @ 8 ohms). I wouldn't run the center with a bridged A500 since it can't handle less than 8 ohms.Pyro said:Thanks Major!
I have a problem with addressing anybody a loser, so I had to break down your name there to just Major. lol![]()
I PMed Jeff this question, but he hasn't got back to me just yet, so I'll throw it out here. I know I'm good with my 8ohm speakers, but what about my center channel, it's 6ohms? Will I still be ok, or will that need to connected differently?
Gawd, I feel like such a noob. You'd think I never ran amps before.![]()
Yes a lot of people use these amps. There is a huge thread over at AVSforums where they mostly talk about these amps.rolyasm said:Pyro,
It looks like the 202 can be had for around $200, the 402 for $300. Has anyone tried these amps, or reviewed them like the A500? I know crown is supposed to be a good brand, but all companies have a low-end market. Thoughts?
Roly
Would you guys please stop! I know there is no benefit in adding more power to most systems, mine included. But you never know, and at that price..... and there is certainly great cool factor, and what harm could there be.. a little extra power never hurts....majorloser said:My "stack o' pancakes" is on order! (Rjbudz's description)
I ordered seven Behringer A500's today from Americanmusical.com
http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-BEH-A500.html
Just like Jeff said, $179 ea. with free shipping, one year extended warranty and even 0% financing for 5 payments![]()
There's a huge thread on AVS regarding power amps, where the Blue Ice amps where discussed. One guy who bought one did an A/B comparision between the Blue Ice and the Halo A51 amp, that he also had. He found the Blue Ice to be just as good and ended up selling his Halo, for what it's worth.dcj98gst said:Has anybody tried the Blue Ice amp. Has rca inputs and a quiet fan.
http://www.123dj.com/amps/technicalhifi/x5000.html
600 WATTS AT 4 OHMS
350 WATTS ST 8 OHMS
$350 not a bad deal. Some guys at the AVSforum site swear by them.
"More power! Arrh! Arrh! Arrh!" - Tim "The Toolman" Taylormike c said:yeah ... I know I don't need anymore power, but everytime I read this thread, I'm counting how many a500s I need and how to stack them. after a few mins. of thinking, I manage to ask myself why I need more amplification ... then the cycle starts again.
Nick250 said:Would you guys please stop!
I've got to stop reading this thread.
Nick