Pro-amp to drive pair of subs

Al Garay · 19th July 2004, 07:44 PM

(sorry I also posted this in Madisound and HTGuide... my 3 favorite forums)

Trying to choose the best of these options:
1. Used Crown MacroTech 1200 for $500 (includes shipping)
2. Almost new Crown CE2000 for close to $450
3. Almost new Crown CE1000 for $325
4. Behringer EP2500 new for $379
5. QSC PLX1602 for $560

I'm looking for a pro-amp to drive a pair of SCC300 12" woofers. These are very efficient, 90.2db at 8 ohm. 200 watts is plenty. But I want to be ready in case I upgrade to some less efficient woofers such as the JBL1500 or others that do better with 500Watts + at 4 ohm.

I'm leaning towards either the used MacroTech 1200 for $500 or the new QSX PLX1602 for $560.

Thanks,

Al

BillFitzmaurice · 19th July 2004, 09:07 PM

Go with the cheapest. The fidelity demands of sub amps are minimal. Take the money you save and use it for a good crossover.

Al Garay · 20th July 2004, 03:27 AM

Thanks for the advice Bill.

I could not help myself and went for the Crown Macrotech 1200. I was very tempted by a new Crown CE2000 for $412. Both are good deals. The Macrotech is regarded as the best sounding in the group.

If anyone is interested in a Hypex HS200, I have one for sale $200.

Thanks,

Al

19th July 2004, 07:44 PM	#1
Al Garay diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, WA	Pro-amp to drive pair of subs (sorry I also posted this in Madisound and HTGuide... my 3 favorite forums) Trying to choose the best of these options: 1. Used Crown MacroTech 1200 for $500 (includes shipping) 2. Almost new Crown CE2000 for close to $450 3. Almost new Crown CE1000 for $325 4. Behringer EP2500 new for $379 5. QSC PLX1602 for $560 I'm looking for a pro-amp to drive a pair of SCC300 12" woofers. These are very efficient, 90.2db at 8 ohm. 200 watts is plenty. But I want to be ready in case I upgrade to some less efficient woofers such as the JBL1500 or others that do better with 500Watts + at 4 ohm. I'm leaning towards either the used MacroTech 1200 for $500 or the new QSX PLX1602 for $560. Thanks, Al

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19th July 2004, 09:07 PM	#2
BillFitzmaurice Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Go with the cheapest. The fidelity demands of sub amps are minimal. Take the money you save and use it for a good crossover.

20th July 2004, 03:27 AM	#3
Al Garay diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, WA	Thanks for the advice Bill. I could not help myself and went for the Crown Macrotech 1200. I was very tempted by a new Crown CE2000 for $412. Both are good deals. The Macrotech is regarded as the best sounding in the group. If anyone is interested in a Hypex HS200, I have one for sale $200. Thanks, Al