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Class D Power Amp Users: Please Report In.

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Progress Not Perfection.
Sep 2, 2004
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I would like to hear from Class D power amp users and their experiences, good or bad, with their amp choice.

I am especially looking forward to hearing from users who have put quite a few miles on their power amps (like 2 or more gigs a month over 2 or more years).

Is there a specific brand that has higher failure rates?

I am specifically interested in the Peavey IPR series and the Crest Pro-Lite series. I'd like to hear about others as well.

Is there a specific model which is just head and shoulders above others in terms of reliability and is just generally better built?
 
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I sold a Crown K2 to a local club about ten years ago, which I had bought used from a sound company a few years before that. I'd estimate that it has at least 20,000 hours on it by now (probably way more actually), mostly running subwoofers in bridged mode for rock applications and occasional DJ duty. It's sealed and fanless and has never even required cleaning. Sounds great too.

My Class D SpeakerPower plate amp has been flawless for 5 years and hundreds of bass gigs as well.
 
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Passinwind said:
Cool. I'd take the Crest over the Peavey due to the superior warranty alone, personally. But I know every pound matters a lot more to you T. ;)
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Yeah, you have me pegged Charlie. :) I actually own a QSC 2402 and I like it alot. However, once its racked, cables and cords are added, preamps and pedals are added... well lets just say its well above 35LBS and as a result I just don't use it that much. As a result, I am probably going to end up selling it.

I just want to know if there is a particular light-ish Class D that outshines the rest.
 
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If weight or the lack thereof is an issue, here's 3.5 pounds. Ta Da !

Demeter so probably NOT a POS with potential failure worries. It's relatively new so I have zero experience. A lot of the guys with Moniques are pairing it up with this.

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I would like to hear from Class D power amp users and their experiences, good or bad, with their amp choice.

I am especially looking forward to hearing from users who have put quite a few miles on their power amps (like 2 or more gigs a month over 2 or more years).

Is there a specific brand that has higher failure rates?

I am specifically interested in the Peavey IPR series and the Crest Pro-Lite series. I'd like to hear about others as well.

Is there a specific model which is just head and shoulders above others in terms of reliability and is just generally better built?
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I haven't read a ton of reviews but my Crown XLS Drivecore 1000 has been used extensively for the last 2 years. My buddy had a IPR that was shorted by a leaky DC in the pre. Peavey still covered under warranty.

Can't speak about the Crest. Crown might be an amp to consider. My Drivecore has been awesome for me. Running 4 ohms a side, 4-15" speakers in total. Love it.
 

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