Description: Solid-state stereo power amplifier. Power output: 760Wpc into 8 ohms (28.8dBW), 1160Wpc into 4 ohms (27.6dBW), 1500Wpc into 2 ohms (25.75dBW), all at <0.02% THD, both channels driven. Input sensitivities: Studio version: switchable between 775mV for full output and 26dB voltage gain. Esoteric version: switchable between 1.4V for full output and 26dB voltage gain. Input impedance: 10k ohms (balanced), 5k ohms (unbalanced). S/N ratio: >120dB (A-weighted) below rated output at 26dB gain. Bandwidth: 3Hz–100kHz. Damping factor: >20,000, 10–200Hz; 1800 at 1kHz.
Dimensions: 19" W by 7" H by 18.75" D. Weight: 56.5 lbs. Warranty: 3 years.
Prices: $3850, Studio, $3995, Esoteric (1993); no longer available (2008). Approximate number of dealers: 50.
Manufacturer: Crown International (a division of Harman Internationsl), P.O. Box 1000, 1718 Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46515-1000. Tel: (574) 294-8000. Fax: (574) 294-8329. Web: www.crownaudio.com.
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COMMENTS
First, Sam and Lars found the Amp an excellent and powerful audio value and later the bassoon player says that "there's no music in it"? Ha! What a bunch of bullshit! I don't conceive how's that possible, but of course; this amp's price is not $30,000. That's why...At the end it all depends on your system, acoustics, ancillary equipment and your prejudices. No "high flying" audiophile would find a Crown worthy of anything,so, why bother? Ha,ha,ha!
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