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08-29-2009, 04:07 PM
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I'm selling a 220-volt Crest LT-1000. I had to include it with my purchase of other equipment in order to get the best package price from a studio that closed its doors. 09/02/2009: BUT SEE LATEST UPDATE BELOW. It is used, but in excellent condition. Only a few, typical scratches from rack mounting.
According to Crest, it's safe operating range is from 200-264 VAC (50Hz). Its output ratings are:
8 ohms - 280 watts per channel
4 ohms - 500 watts per channel
2 ohms - 650 watts per channel
8 ohms - 1,000 watts
(bridged)
4 ohms - 1,300 watts
(bridged)
The LT series are great amps. They have linear power supplies with toroidal transformers. The LTs produce all the tone and gravitas of the CA series, but the LTs are 12-15 lbs. lighter. I use its larger brother, a 110-volt LT2000, and cannot tell the difference from a CA9. Here is a link to the specs and the Crest website picture: http://www.crestaudio.com/media/pdf/LT_Cutsheet.pdf
The price is $295.00 and I will ship it overseas, but the buyer pays all expenses and costs associated with packing and shipping. PayPal preferred. No trades. If there is no taker here in the next day or so, I will list it on eBay to broaden the international reach; but I'd rather sell it to a TBer! LATEST UPDATE! Crest is sending me a 110-volt transformer and power switch (see below), so you can now buy this amp as either a 110-volt or a 220-volt model!
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09-01-2009, 10:09 AM
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09-01-2009, 10:14 AM
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Head Tinkerer, The Flufflab | | Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California | | | Just a thought: if it's a linear PSU with a real transformer, you can probably change the primary tap to make it 110 volts. Most amps are built to do both, it's just one wire that needs moving. I've done this mod a few times.
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09-01-2009, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by UncleFluffy  Just a thought: if it's a linear PSU with a real transformer, you can probably change the primary tap to make it 110 volts. Most amps are built to do both, it's just one wire that needs moving. I've done this mod a few times. | I asked a technician at the Crest service center about this already and was told that the LT series does not have a dual tap transformer. If you--or anyone else--knows otherwise, I'd be very interested.
Thanks.
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09-02-2009, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by UncleFluffy Just a thought: if it's a linear PSU with a real transformer, you can probably change the primary tap to make it 110 volts. Most amps are built to do both, it's just one wire that needs moving. I've done this mod a few times. | I spoke with the service department at Crest again today and they confirmed that the LT1000 does not have a dual tap transformer and, therefore, conversion from 220-volt operation back to 110-volt operation is not as simple as moving a wire. They are, however, sending me a 110-volt transformer and power switch which is what is necessary to effect the conversion.
With this development, I can now sell the LT1000 as either a 110-volt or a 220-volt amp. Thanks, Fluff, for spurring me to re-visit the issue.
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09-02-2009, 06:28 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas | | | All I can say is someone oughta grab this now.
The reason I'm posting this is because if I had the extra $$ at the moment, I'd buy this to go along with my other LT1000.
If you like CLEAN, POWER, and QUIET, you cannot go wrong with this amp!
I just HAD to comment on this amp because it's an awesome amp.
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09-02-2009, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluesy Soul I spoke with the service department at Crest today and they confirmed that the LT1000 does not have a dual tap transformer and, therefore, conversion from 220-volt operation back to 110-volt operation is not as simple as moving a wire. They are, however, sending me a 110-volt transformer and power switch which is what is necessary to effect the conversion.
With this development, I can now sell the LT1000 as either a 110-volt or a 220-volt amp. Thanks, Fluff, for spurring me to re-visit the issue. | That's excellent customer service. I'm impressed.
(I'm sure you know this already, but just in case ... make sure you uprate the fuse too - 1/2 the volts means 2x the amps).
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09-03-2009, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Rufus The reason I'm posting this is because if I had the extra $$ at the moment, I'd buy this to go along with my other LT1000.
If you like CLEAN, POWER, and QUIET, you cannot go wrong with this amp!
I just HAD to comment on this amp because it's an awesome amp. | +1 This really is an excellent amp guys. I toured with one of these driving two Big Bergs and it never let me down in the smallest way. It absolutely POUNDS.
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09-03-2009, 05:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbine Valley, Colorado | | | Thanks, Uncle Fluffy and thanks, pablomigraine. You are right, of course, it is a trmendous power amp. If I didn't already have (and love) the larger version, I'd never sell this one.
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09-10-2009, 09:27 AM
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09-10-2009, 12:11 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ukiah, California | | | Did you modify it to 110v and upgrade that fuse? Wondering how it's working after the conversion.... |
09-10-2009, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ukiah Bass Did you modify it to 110v and upgrade that fuse? Wondering how it's working after the conversion.... | No. There's no need to do so if it goes to an overseas (i.e., 220 volt) buyer. If it goes to a stateside (or other 110-volt) buyer, I'll make the swap if the buyer wants--and send before/after pics and test it fully before sending--or I'll include the extra transformer and breaker switch and let the buyer do it, if he or she prefers.
It's a really easy swap. The transformer screws in and has three plug-ins with color-coded wires. The breaker switch pushes into place and has only one plug-in. You don't even need to heat up a soldering iron.
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09-15-2009, 09:37 AM
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09-15-2009, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluesy Soul It's a really easy swap. The transformer screws in and has three plug-ins with color-coded wires. The breaker switch pushes into place and has only one plug-in. You don't even need to heat up a soldering iron. | This is yet another reason to buy this amp. The design alone tells me that Crest is all about user-friendly components, and when you couple that with the power, quiet operation, and reliability of their amps, this buy is a no-brainer. If I only had the cash.....
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10-11-2009, 02:51 PM
| | | | Can I ask what that transformer is costing you? I have an LT1000 with a smoked transformer. I was just trying to figure out what to do with it. An easy plug-in transformer replacement is sounding good to me. |
10-12-2009, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by oree Can I ask what that transformer is costing you? I have an LT1000 with a smoked transformer. I was just trying to figure out what to do with it. An easy plug-in transformer replacement is sounding good to me. | pm'd.
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