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Crown CE1000?| doctorbongo |
Posted: February 25, 2009 01:02 am
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I've had GREAT success with my Hafler transnova amp.
So, I'm open to another pro audio amp for my listening pleasure. Anyone had experience with the Crown CE1000? Puts out 275 @ 8 ohms. Input will be appreciated. dennis -------------------- Can't you hear the thunder?
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| clint e. |
Posted: February 25, 2009 06:54 am
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 D161t@L 0N L1N3 / Analog at heart  Group: Moderator Posts: 6089 Member No.: 40 Joined: July 13, 2006 |
No, but a friend of mine have the Behringer A500 and it's a great power amp. It is considered as a clone of the QSC RMX 1450. In fact some guys saya that's not a clone but EXACTLY the same amplifier (even same numbers on the PCB's). Just a thought... 
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| socal sam |
Posted: February 25, 2009 07:55 am
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With a toroid, I bet it sounds decently good. Caps mounted to the PCB and so near the outputs are cheap shortcuts. Hopefully it doesn't run hot.
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| thedelihaus |
Posted: February 25, 2009 12:16 pm
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 The Black Dahlquist Group: Moderator Posts: 2478 Member No.: 9 Joined: June 30, 2006 |
Sam, Are torroidal transformers superior in sound quality? Please expand on this. I'm quite interested to pick your brain. I had been under the assumption it was a cost cutting measure to use this design, and it performed equal, but not better- the benefit was slightly lighter weight and lower cost. -------------------- What you got back home, lil' sister, to play yer fuzzy warbles on? Pitiful, portable picnic players? Come with uncle & hear all proper! Hear angels trumpets & devils trombones. You are invited!
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| grateful |
Posted: February 25, 2009 05:23 pm
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Sound Thinking Member Group: Members Posts: 10 Member No.: 602 Joined: November 29, 2008 |
I have a CE-2000 and it is a superb amp.
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| socal sam |
Posted: February 25, 2009 10:38 pm
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I appreciate the comment but there isn't much stuff between my ears to pick.  Great question on toroid vs. standard transformers. I will have to revisit this topic with my tech next time I see him. From what I remember, toroids have a lower noise floor somehow related to the circular windings. They are more expensive to make and are typically found in high-end amps and even CD players. Interestingly, toroidal driven amps seem to have a softer, more cultured sound while the regular tranny amps are harder hitting. I also think that regular transformers have greater power potential and somehow help the amp to run cooler. A few toroidal equipped amps I've seen like the Nakamichi PA-7 and a new dual toriod NAD amp (forgot the model number) run super hot. Anyways, my comments are based on my experience. |
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| doctorbongo |
Posted: March 02, 2009 12:06 am
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My Hafler does run hot.
I've thought about installing a fan, but they are obviously made to run hot. I did learn not to put a CD on it, even when it's off, because eventually you will turn it on, and the emulsion carrying the sound trax might sort of lift off....  -------------------- Can't you hear the thunder?
Someone stole my watch. Sold a quart of blood and bought a half a pint of scotch. With a pint of green Chartreuse, ain't nothin' seems right. You buy the Sunday paper on a Saturday night. |
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| dingus |
Posted: March 03, 2009 06:16 pm
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 How can people be so cruel? Group: Admin Posts: 4734 Member No.: 3 Joined: June 29, 2006 |
there is an interesting thread on (mostly) Crown and Hafler amps at The Classic Speaker Pages you might find interesting.
http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/IP.Boar...wtopic=5192&hl= -------------------- Teledyne AR9, Yamaha B-2x, Yamaha M-2, Hafler DH-110, EAD DSP 1000, Wadia WT-3200.
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