does anyone make a small and/or lightweight power amp?

Acoustic Image Focus SA.... 800 watts into 4ohms... just a few pounds, and smaller than a cigar box. Check out their site. I'm not a huge fan of the integrated heads, but the power sections are really good IMO.

K

 

Our own Veganbass has the SA.

 

dunno how much juice u need, but peavey makes 1u amps with a lot of juice.

 

http://www.bose.com/controller?even...&product=musicians_accessories_bass_expansion
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bose-PackLite-A1-Power-Amplifier?sku=481160&src=3SOSWXXA

 

Seriously, the Focus SA is exactly what you need.

http://www.acousticimg.com/products/prod_focussa.html

 

Um.... the AI Focus SA

 

Yeah, dude ... the first reply to the thread, by KJung, nailed it. AI Focus SA. Smaller than a Traveller, and about 4 pounds. 800 watts at 4 ohms, 1000 watts at 2 ohms.

http://acousticimg.com/products/prod_focussa.html

Liam

 

I'll bet there will be a lot more on the way as switching power technology develops. A small Class D amp like this would go great with a PJB Bass Buddy!

 

Yes there are many on their way ...

 

http://www.bkelec.com/HiFi/ClassD/ClassD.htm
A bit cheaper than the AI, even shipped to the US I would imagine.

edit- the box on the right in this pic.

 

What did you use for a preamp with the SA?

 

velvet - that looks neat. How much does that weigh?

 

Seems like everyone gets rid of them.....why?

 

http://www.stewartaudio.com/world12.html
These amps produce big power in 1 rack space.

 

I still got mine! I love it - get's time with both a PJ Bass Buddy or a BDDI as the preamp - driving either a Schroeder 1212, Epifani T210 or AI Contra EX cab depending on where I'm playing.

 

Oh my gosh that little BK class D amp looks cool. Kinda makes me warm somewhere.

Great solution for somebody wanting an active speaker.