Author Topic: What type of amplification ? (Read 704 times)

pierreyves · « **on:** January 27, 2007, 01:21:30 AM »

I need of your help I'm not sure to buy :
1/ SWR workingpro 700 (simple, cheaper, lighter)
or
2/ alembic F-1X and a poweramp from this page:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?gf=amps_up_to_800_w&sw=power+amp
Peavey, QSC or Crown ?? Max 550?.
Have you an idea ?
With my Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe 2004.
Be careful, I'm not english for your answers!!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2007, 02:08:18 AM »

Hi Pierre, last summer I bought an Alembic F-1X from Ebay in the usa and used QSCPLX-2402 poweramp.

I too have an SC Deluxe and the bass sounds fantastic with that setup. The QSC poweramps are light in weight.

(Bonjour Pierre, l'?t? pass? j'ai achet? un Alembic F-1X d'Ebay
aux Etats-Unis et ai utilis? le poweramp QSCPLX-2402.
J'ai aussi un Sc de luxe et les bruits de perche fantastiques avec
cette installation. Les poweramps de QSC sont l?gers dans le poids.)

Forgive my French I am using a Translation programme on my apple mac.

Pardonnez mon fran?ais que j'utilise un programme de traduction sur
mon ordinateur.

pierreyves · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2007, 02:21:16 AM »

thank's jazzyvee ! I don't have translator ;o))
QSC come from 5,9 to 23 kg !!!
You speak about QSC at 1298.00 ? !!!!!!!
I said about 550? !!!
;o)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2007, 06:09:22 PM »

Yes but you could get one that is not new. Mine is not new but in very good condition.
jazzyvee

pierreyves · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2007, 02:21:45 AM »

(Message edited by pierreyves on January 28, 2007)

pierreyves · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2007, 02:22:16 AM »

of course but I can't have warranty...By example, I buyed 6 monthes ago an Ashdown mag 300, now it's out BUT I have a 3 years warranty.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2007, 02:27:16 AM »

ok, je comprends. Je pourrais avoir achet? un nouveau QSC mais le
prix et le cahier des charges du mod?le plus ancien ?taient une
meilleure affaire.

(ok, I understand. I could have bought a new QSC but the price and specification of the older model was a much better deal.)

Jazzyvee

pierreyves · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2007, 02:57:32 AM »

do you know the quality of Peavey PV1500 ?
I can find QSC plx on the web, not new, about 500? but they are on the other side of France and I can't see them...I hope I will find nearer my home.
BUT, the question is not really the quality of power amps, MY question is what is best:
a single SWR workingpro 700 all in one...or alembic preamp and poweramp. I can't try before buying, I just remember that my old system with 2 X F-2B Alembic + Yamaha power amps was nice, but very expensive and big weight !

essenceman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2007, 06:02:50 AM »

Hi Pierreyves,
I use a F1-X and SF-2 with a Yamaha P5000S.
It sounds fantastic with my little Euphonic Audio cabs (2x8 and 1x10)!
The Yamaha is not heavy, nor expensive.
Rob

pierreyves · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2007, 06:31:19 AM »

tank's for your information essenceman!

simon · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2007, 04:29:58 AM »

Hi Pierre, I've tried a SWR Working Pro 500 at the store many times. It's a nice amplifier and is good for the price.

pierreyves · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2007, 05:34:06 AM »

Hi Simon, at this time, I ordered a SWR workingpro 400, and wheb I will have more money, I will order alembic f1-x and poweramp phonic.

lembic76450 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2007, 01:45:16 PM »

Pierre,
I know that this is late, but, my Crown D-150 that I have been using since '77 just had a channel die. My tech suggested that I check out the new Crown XTI series. I found those a little pricey for the amount that I play these days. I did find the XLS series that he also said would be just fine. I settled on the XLS 402, $399.00 at the local Guitar Center, but, I found it on an E-bay store, Digital Shopping Network for $240.00, $30.00 shipping and get this, a $120.00 Crown mail in rebate, total cost $150.00, 300 watts a side @ 8 ohm, 450 @ 4 ohms. It arrived in 3 days. I tried it Sat. night with my F-2B and my 2 Bag End single 12's. It sounded great, much more power than I'll ever need. At 26 lbs. it is not light, but, not too heavy either. It just seemed too good a deal to pass up. Good luck with the search. Let us know how you make out.
Kenn

edwin · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2007, 05:18:38 PM »

OK, it ain't cheap, but I am completely loving my Euphonic Audio iAmp 800C. Lots of power, lots of eq options. With a Superfilter, it's perfect!

Edwin

pierreyves · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2007, 11:38:53 PM »

ok, many thanks guys !!
I bought 1 SWR workingpro 400 (400W @ 8 ohms), I will received next month, and I think is enough...I have my Ashdown Mag 300 too. When I will have much money, I will buy the Alembic preamp/poweramp system.