Anyone using Mackie or Corwn amps?

[karl k]

I was in reference to "new" prices instead and the comments made about "old" equipment. If your alright with ebay, great! If not, I'm mearly introducing alternatives in the best price/quality range. As far as better than Crown, I never stated that any of the products in my list(today or any other time) were superior in performance to the Crowns or the Mackies... just a viable alternative that may be of equal quality for less(new).

Didn't mean to mislead you.

[grampi]

Those XLS amps are also new, according the their discription.

[karl k]

I stand corrected. Meanwhile, back at the farm...

Check the price for the same amps at Audiolines.com(XLS602 - 269.95/ XLS402 - 229.95)

The XLS series does appear to have some good specs although I wonder if the specs are the same between the XLS xxx-A vs. the XLS xxx since the "A" appears to be substantually higher in price. In my search, I can't find a difference in specs... just looks.

[karl k]

I stand corrected. Meanwhile, back at the farm...

Check the price for the same amps at Audiolines.com(XLS602 - 269.95/ XLS402 - 229.95)

The XLS series does appear to have some good specs although I wonder if the specs are the same between the XLS xxx-A vs. the XLS xxx since the "A" appears to be substantually higher in price. In my search, I can't find a difference in specs... just looks.

I went to Crowns site and it is likely the cheaper XLS series is the old 3U space series(pre 11/20/2002) and the more pricey ones are the replacements(2U space)

FWIW

[grampi]

Those are some dam good prices on the XLS series amps. It would be pretty tough to justify paying $200 or more for a 20+ year old amp when you can get these brand new with a 3 year transferable warranty.

[grampi]

Here's another question to throw into the mix. Since I plan to use this amp only to drive a sub, why not use a mono block amp? Do any companies make these for home systems? I know they're made for car audio use. Seems to me if they are available, a person should be able to get a relatively high powered, high quality amp for a a fairly decent price.

[thepogue]

this has been a very interesting post...but i just gotta say "ya get what ya paid for"...in an above post you stated "an Adcom 555 worth $100, but $200-$300 is ridiculous!" I've owned Adcom products for 15 years...and all one needs to do if follow the used market and see that the 555 II's get 400 all day long! and the 555s are closer to 3. To be honest I really dont know what your wanting for 100 dollars...if 200-300 is ridiculous for an amp with the reliablity and performance of the triple nickles (and I dont mean to be a smart arse) maybe you need to say a few more bucks...if you get something for $100...you've stole it, not bought it! If it's just a used issue someone above mentioned Outlaw.....they are a great bargin 200wpc for 299...again in todays market a steal...