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Lightweight Power Amp

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Sidecar666

Mar 27, 2004
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Can anyone suggest a lightweight (25 or less Lbs.) power amp that will put out some decent wattage (500+ @ 4ohms bridged)? I can't seem to find one that isn't a backbreaker!
I tried a search for topics on here, but came up with nothing.
Thanks!
 
#3
Hey sidecar. I've been reading the amps forum here for quite a while now, and wondering; how come all of these players are lugging around these heavy amps, when there are so many lightweight alternatives?
I searched for a long time and finally settled on a Soundtech PS802. 400 watts per side @ 4ohms
230 watts per side @ 8ohms
800 watts mono @ 8ohms
I don't know too much about ohms and bridging since I run bi-amped, but I can tell you that this amp is lightweight and powerful. I haven't regretted my choice at all. It's only 15.8 pounds, single rack space, quiet, and reliable.
I'm running a BBE BMax through it and this thing really pushes out the sound. I guess I'm in the "less is more" school of thought(space and weight-wise).
Anyway, I hope that helps.
 
#6
most of the good tube heads the SVT and Mesa amps are big as a truck, but sound really good. I think that's why we all risk back surgery...that large vintage tube sound.
Thanks for the amp suggestion...my back thanks you also!!!
 
#8
I went out to the Stewart web site, that's where I saw amps capable of delivering up to 7000 watts. What the heck is going on there? How can anyone, short of a welder, use that much power? Just another case of compensation (more better gear will make me look like a better player, even if I'm not)

I bet it isn't light either.

by the way, does anyone know of a single rack space power amp that is less power thanthe Stewart World 600? I'm trying to put together the ultimate in cheap but good sounding rig, and I don't need a ton of power, since it will mainly be used as a church stage monitor. I'd also like it to be bridgeable at 4 ohms, so I can run my 4 ohm speaker with it. The only one I've seen with that capability is a Peavey, and it costs $500 (list). Most "studio monitor amps" don't do four ohms including the Carvin DCM150. Thanks.
 
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I don't need a ton of power, since it will mainly be used as a church stage monitor. I'd also like it to be bridgeable at 4 ohms
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Stewart makes (or made, they seem to be discontinuing the 200b) two half rack amps that are bridgable to 200 watts at 4 Ohms. The PA 100b and 200b. The PA 100b sells used on ebay for less than $150. I've used mine to do several jazz gigs with my Acme 2X10 and as a practice amp at home.
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