F1-X and what kind of power amp?

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Author Message 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