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DCM 1500s Gone???

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monroe55

Mar 17, 2009
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#1
:crying:Has Carvin discontinued these??? ***! I was just ready to buy one after over 3 weeks of studying and researching power amps. Now what do I do? TGo for the DCM2000?? What about Carvin's new lite series amps? Any word on the quality of these? They're only like 16lbs. Can something that lite put out that much power... Tastefully?

PaulBass explained to me that using the DCM2000 in bridged mode would require a 20A outlet or something. I dont want to have to worry about whether or not the outlet I plug into can handle my amp. How can I look for this when choosing another power amp to buy. The specs descriptions are still confusing to me so how will I know if the amp Im choosing will require this 20A outlet? Does this 20A thing only apply if Im really driving the amp hard or just to even plug it in?
 
#3
You can anticipate the demise of all heavy power amps as soon as equivalent lightweight models are available to replace them. The departure of the DCM 1500 is likely just a harbinger of things to come at Carvin, as the cost of shipping heavy amps is already prohibitive, especially when so many are literally being shipped halfway around the world from the factory to the consumer.
 
#7
Carvin's latest catalog has closeout prices on the whole original DCM line. It says "While supplies last". I'm surprised and sad to see this line go, although I'm sure the new models are nice too.

I'll second what Redleg said about the power consumption issue.
 
#8
Makes me glad I picked up a new DCM1500 from Carvin's ebay site last year when the cashback was 25%. Got it for $300 (+ $29 shipping IIRC). It was their highest power amp in a 2U package. The DCM2000 must be killer but it's 3U. If I was jonesing for one now I'd probably look at their new lightweight line.
 
#10
Well no, as noted above they are in the catalog (I just got it yesterday) on pg. 5 advertised as "while supplies last". IOW they are being discontinued. It's a shame too, because IMO that line was the best "lead sled performance in a reasonably light and compact package" on the market, and the low price was just gravy.
 
#12
bongomania said:
Well no, as noted above they are in the catalog (I just got it yesterday) on pg. 5 advertised as "while supplies last". IOW they are being discontinued. It's a shame too, because IMO that line was the best "lead sled performance in a reasonably light and compact package" on the market, and the low price was just gravy.
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On page 5 of the new catalog, every model EXCEPT the DCM1500 is listed at close-out prices.

I agree it is a shame that this line is being discontinued.
 
#13
I have an older DCM1500 that is 3 rack spaces.. I was wondering if the last rendition of it into a 2 space sounds the same as the 3 space.. ie. same guts smaller box, or did they change stuff...
I love my DCM amp... fast as all and tight...
But i would like to get the 2 soace or the Light version if they sound the same.

jmac said:
You could e-mail/call Carvin. They would know better than talkbass.com.

You could also buy used: http://cgi.ebay.com/Carvin-DCM-1500...D4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em124
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#14
As someone who really likes Carvin products I own a few of the DCM series amps. I too am sad to see their demise. On the other hand I'm looking to reduce the weight I carry. My goto amp is the DCM1000. It gives me 350W/CH into my pair of 2x10 4Ω cabinets. That is their power rating and I'm happy with that.

The light series seem to me to be a little crazy. If I want to replace my DCM1000 there is nothing at Carvin to buy. They are all way above the 350W @ 4Ω range. They seem to be trying to get the maximum power possible from the smallest package. The lowest power into 4Ω is the new 2000 which gives 600W/CH. I see no sense in buying an amp capable of destroying my speakers in a heartbeat.

Paul
 
#15
I had a DCM1000, then a 1500. Do yourself a big favor, and spend the couple x-tra bucks, and go for the 3 space gusto.Get the DCM2500! About the same power as the well touted crest CA-9's and these have 1/4" and Speak-on's. Fire it up just once, and after you pee your pants, you'll never look back. I guarantee it!
 

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