I do have something to say about Peavey power Amps.
I've owned a handful and they have ranged from downright crap (PV1500) to absolute Gold (DPC1400X). In fact, relatively recently I purchased my second DPC1400X because they are perfect for a rack system bass rig, which is what I've used for years since the big company's rack equipment push in the 80s. I also own a GPS 3500, and although it weighs a ton it's bullet proof.
The PV1500 on the other hand was in my rack for a few years and although it sounded okay, it would thermally cut out under a 4 ohm load per side in warm situations, that would be 500 watts a side and it's rated as a 1500 watt amp, very embarrassing.
The DPC1400X is a class D power amp rated
Two channel mode
2 ohms, 1 kHz, 700W
4 ohms 525 W
8 ohms 325 W
Bridge mode
4 ohms 1400 W
8 ohms 1000 W
in 1 rack space and they can be had used for under 400usd, and although class D topography had been around for awhile Peavey was ahead of their time with this amp. Some complain cause they are relatively deep but I've never had that issue in my racks. The DPC1400X has never ever given me any trouble for years.
The GPS was made for Peavey by Crest Audio I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) and is a very solid unit, one of the best lines made by Peavey but was discontinued due to lack of sales. In today's market you can fine great amps to replace it that weight 1/4 the weight to wattage ratio, it weighs 50 Lbs. I use mine as a back up amp and to hold my grarage down in case there's an earthquake here in NYS. Lol.
I've also had in my arsenal:
2x Peavey DPC750 (had one fail in use under normal load, sold the second, cooling fan was failing, I replaced it but it was still working fine)
DECA 528, sold to a sound studio, still working as far as I know)
Yes, I was a fan of their Class D equipment. But the DECA528 and the DPC 750 didn't have the punch the 1400X has.
