Author Topic: F1-X and what kind of power amp? (Read 629 times)

hotsnake · « **on:** March 30, 2011, 12:15:54 AM »

Hello there forum! Just purchased my first Alembic product - a used F1-X for 475 - and am looking for a power amp to power my 8x10 Ampeg fridge. I am looking for something at the maximum of 800 watts/ side into 4 ohms. One side will run the 4 ohm 8x10 and the other will run my dirty channel (a Sunn Coliseum into a 70s Bassman 4x12). I'm wondering if anyone has experience with a high-powered power amp of this sort and the F1-X?

Cheers!

elwoodblue · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2011, 01:46:34 AM »

I use a Stewart World 2.1,
It's rated at 650 watts per channel @ 4 ohms ,
not too heavy at about 17 lbs.

Sounds like a monster rig your putting together ~!

hotsnake · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2011, 02:33:20 AM »

Yeah! I'm trying to put together a tone that combines both Geezer and Iommi on Into the Void : ) It's been a long quest but I feel pretty close to the end... if there ever is one!

So you've been using the Stewart with the F1-X I take it?

At this point i'm leaning towards a Crown XTI 2000 but am a bit hesitant as it appears I will need to buy a bunch of new cables as well. The Crown only does XLR in and Speakon out. Maybe i'll just bite the bullet and splurge, just got a massive tax return...

elwoodblue · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:02:30 AM »

Yep, with a GT Trio before the F1-X for Clean/Overdrive.

There are (of course) many F1-x users here, I bet others will chime in,
The Crown XTI 2000 looks like a pretty good deal, I see one online for less than $400,
(I paid over 800 for the Stewart )

cheers

hotsnake · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:08:41 PM »

Yeah i'm deciding between the XTI and a Crest CA-9 at this point. Looks like they are both rated about the same, any thoughts on which might be a better brand? I am a total newbie on the power amp scene.

edwin · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:07:19 PM »

I have both an XTi and a Crest CA-9. The CA-9 is the best power amp I've played through for bass (except maybe a Crest 8001). However, it's a bit too much for my 50 year old back. So I am sticking with the XTi 4000. (And yes, the CA-9 is available. It's a beast!)

hotsnake · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2011, 02:29:05 AM »

how much do you want for the CA-9 including shipping to Portland, Oregon 97206?

edwin · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:28:50 AM »

Well, I was hoping for something in the $500 range locally, so I'd be willing to chip in some for shipping. Let me find out how much it would cost to get it there from Boulder.

hotsnake · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2011, 11:08:58 PM »

If the shipping costs aren't ridiculous i'd be interested in working something out. Thanks!

afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2011, 08:29:06 PM »

How much gear are you willing to ship to Portland, Edwin?

Are you playing around town, Neal?

Nick

amelnick · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2011, 11:13:40 AM »

I used a crest Pro5200 with my F1x and the sound is fantastic.....also half the weight of the CA-9

Author Topic: F1-X and what kind of power amp? (Read 629 times)

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