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hotsnake
New Username: hotsnake
Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2011
| Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 11:15 pm: | |
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
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue
Post Number: 1223 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 12:46 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
New Username: hotsnake
Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2011
| Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 1:33 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
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue
Post Number: 1225 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 9:02 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
New Username: hotsnake
Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2011
| Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 8:08 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
Senior Member Username: edwin
Post Number: 889 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 9:07 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
New Username: hotsnake
Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2011
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 1:29 am: | |
how much do you want for the CA-9 including shipping to Portland, Oregon 97206? |
edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin
Post Number: 893 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 8:28 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
New Username: hotsnake
Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2011
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 10:08 pm: | |
If the shipping costs aren't ridiculous i'd be interested in working something out. Thanks! |
afrobeat_fool
Advanced Member Username: afrobeat_fool
Post Number: 299 Registered: 7-2009
| Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2011 - 7:29 pm: | |
How much gear are you willing to ship to Portland, Edwin? Are you playing around town, Neal? Nick |
amelnick
Member Username: amelnick
Post Number: 53 Registered: 8-2010
| Posted on Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 11:13 am: | |
I used a crest Pro5200 with my F1x and the sound is fantastic.....also half the weight of the CA-9 |