cheap power amps

[badboy1984]

was wondering are their any problem using cheap poweramp for the rig?

[Mingo Sanders]

You'll need to specify what you mean by cheap power amp.

[badboy1984]

cheap as in low cost and unheard brand pretty much. something cheaper than Behringer

[LouBass]

I'm using a Vestax VDA 1000 that I got from Musician's Friend for less than $200. Even at paid gigs. Fits my quirkiness. Do forum search, we talked about them extensively when they dropped the price.

[johnk_10]

keep in mind that you usually get what you pay for and save money in the long run by buying a higher quality amp.

IMO, i'd recommend buying a reliable, used, but well known brand of amp instead.

[bassmanbiff]

I picked up one of the discounted vestax units too, works great.

Odd form factor though

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by badboy1984

cheap as in low cost and unheard brand pretty much. something cheaper than Behringer

Can you give us an example?

I'd be hard-pressed to stake my reputation on an unknown. Inordinately high failure rates, poor performance, lack of tech support / service....the list goes on. You'd be better off saving a few extra quid and buying used....Crown, QSC, Peavey, Crest, Mackie.

Riis

[steveksux]

The new crown xls1000 $299.

There's a point where it doesn't make sense to try to go cheaper with off brands. This will give you 1100 W @ 4 ohms bridged, or 700 W at 8 ohms bridged.

Randy