Crowns XLi: New amp. Anticipated home audio level friendly

[jinjuku]

Crown released a new series called the XLi. It lacks the X-Over and Limiter functions and adds true .775 sensitivity (user selectable between .775 and 1.4 volts). So should be friendly to consumer AVR's and DACS.

Prices start at $249 for 200WPC at 8 and 300WPC at 4 but I believe they are 1 Khz ratings.

 

[internetmin]

That's great! Fits right into our recent discussions. Thanks for sharing and what a great price point.

 

[SubSolar]

Awesome! Any release date? I had ordered an xls 2500 but cancelled because I was worried my 1.0v from my denon wouldn't use all its capabilities. I think an xli 3500 for my Martin Logans is in the future, 1000 watts per channel!

 

[twylight]

They only had 2 things to fix...

input voltage select..fixed!
blackout all LEDs...failed!

 

[RichB]

Do these power sense to turn on and off?

- Rich

 

[SubSolar]

Just noticed that there's no rating for 2 ohms, unlike their XLS series. Would these not be good for Martin Logan electrostats?

 

[SubSolar]

Well, Crown responded to my email:

"The Xli series is a basic entry level amplifier without any of the extras. It is the entry level before the XLS series. It is not rated to 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohms bridge."

Oh well, my hunt continues...

 

[panteragstk]

Well, Crown responded to my email:

"The Xli series is a basic entry level amplifier without any of the extras. It is the entry level before the XLS series. It is not rated to 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohms bridge."

Oh well, my hunt continues...

Those ML speakers go down to 2ohms? Holy crap.

 

[jinjuku]

It's indeed an entry level amp. With only minimal price disparity you are better off with the XLS line. Not too impressed to be honest and personally would take a pass.

 

[jinjuku]

Do these power sense to turn on and off?

- Rich

no they do not