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Stewart World 2.1

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by crazybassist601, Nov 22, 2005.

  1. Nov 22, 2005 #1
    crazybassist601

    crazybassist601

    Dec 24, 2004
    St. Clair Shores MI
    How are the Stewart worlds? How much does a 2.1 usually go for? How much do they usually go for used?

    Do they have any major problems with them. I am stuck between going cheap and heavy (QSC RMX series) or this. As of now Im leaning towards the 2.1
     
  2. Nov 22, 2005 #2
    getz76

    getz76

    Apr 3, 2005
    Hoboken, NJ
    They are.

    Depends where you are purchasing. Under $600 as a general rule.

    No.

    Why are you not considering the QSC PLX series as well?

    What happened to the Ampeg SVT Pro-6 or whichever head you were looking at?
     
  3. Nov 22, 2005 #3
    IvanMike

    IvanMike TTRPG enthusiast, Happy, Joyous, & Free. Supporting Member

    Nov 10, 2002
    Middletown CT, USA
    the stews are IMO good amps. they run about less than 1 k new, and 600 used.

    occasionally stews have an issue with one side going bad. they have a 2 or 3 year warranty, and they'll fix it, but their turnaround can be a tad slow (IME).

    I have one and love it, and I'd buy another. YMMV.
     
  4. Nov 22, 2005 #4
    DaveDeVille

    DaveDeVille ... you talkin' to me ?? Supporting Member

    Dec 31, 2003
    DEEP in the Heart of Texas
    i bought my Stewart used from Bass Northwest for under $500.00 ,
    and sold my QSC RMX2450 ... the weight of the RMX
    was the main reason i made the change .

    i've never had any problems with either side of the amp ,
    but it did take me awhile to get used to the warm up period
    before the amp actually comes on ...
    also , the Stewart uses banana plugs for the speaker connections ,
    whereas the QSC allows for 1/4" jacks ... it's not a problem ,
    i just thought it should be mentioned .

    i'd recommend either the QSC PLX series or the Stewart 2.1 ,
    both very good power amps .
     

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  5. Nov 22, 2005 #5
    Fuzzbass

    Fuzzbass P5 with overdrive Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2001
    Maryland, between DC and Bawlmer
    I own two of 'em, both bought used. Love 'em.

    Oh: it should go without saying that I only use one at a time... I have two rack rigs, a 4 space and a 6 space. :p
     
  6. Nov 22, 2005 #6
    Bob Lee (QSC)

    Bob Lee (QSC) In case you missed it, I work for QSC Audio!

    Jul 3, 2001
    Chester, Connecticut
    Former Technical Communications Developer, QSC Audio
    The PLX outputs are binding posts and Speakon.

    Years ago I rented a small sound system for an awards dinner of a professional group my wife was active in. It had a Stewart amp. I didn't know about the startup delay, so when I set everything up and turned on the system only to have the amp show no signs of life, man, I really dropped a nut! I envisioned having to find a pay phone and phone book and try to find some place still open at 7:30 on a Tuesday evening that could rent me a power amp. While I was desperately trying to figure out what could be wrong, the amp kicked on, and once it was going it performed flawlessly.