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plx1202 vs dcm1000

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Joe_Atlanta, Oct 17, 2001.

  1. Oct 17, 2001 #1
    Joe_Atlanta

    Joe_Atlanta

    Sep 13, 2001
    Stone Mountain, GA
    In addition to a light cab for my quiet jazz gigs, I'm also looking for a lighter power amp for my loud gigs.

    Depending on what's being used in the pa, I've been toting around an old crown or peavy amp that both weigh a ton.

    The 2 amps I've narrowed it down to are the QSC PLX 1202 or the Carvin DCM 1000. Any thoughts, pro or con on these?
     
  2. Oct 18, 2001 #2
    bgavin

    bgavin

    May 3, 2001
    Orangevale, CA 95662
    The PLX is 21 pounds, two rack spaces.

    But, I would opt for the PLX-2402 or higher, due to superior output class circuitry.
     
  3. Oct 18, 2001 #3
    BigBohn

    BigBohn

    Sep 29, 2001
    WPB, Florida
    did i mention the carvin is very cheap and has a long warranty? just to let you know
     
  4. Oct 18, 2001 #4
    coyoteboy

    coyoteboy Bongo destroys villages and does my laundry Supporting Member

    Mar 29, 2000
    Sactomato, CA
    I've had good success with the Stewart PA-1000(the newer model is the World 1.2). 1 rack space, 11 lbs. Great sound.
     
  5. Oct 19, 2001 #5
    Joe_Atlanta

    Joe_Atlanta

    Sep 13, 2001
    Stone Mountain, GA
    Thanks for tips folks. I appreciate that I should buy more power than I need, but the 1k watters should do for me. 700 watts into 8 ohms will be fine for my old Goliath 1 (400 watts), it's a pretty sensitive cab. I power it with just my studio 220 (140 watts into 8) on nights when I'm going into the mains and it's plenty loud for a monitor.