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Behringer Europower EP1500 Power Amplifier

The Beringer EuroPower EP1500 Power Amp features such high-quality components as toroidal transformers and ultrareliable Toshiba/Fairchild high-power transistors. This Behringer amp is equipped with independent channel limiters and selectable low-cut filters (30 or 50Hz), an efficient cooling system, XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, and Speakon plus binding post outputs. Capable of parallel and bridged mono operation. 2x700W @ 2 ohms; 1400W @ 4 ohms bridged.

Behringer EuroPower EP1500 Power Amp Features:

Designed to perfectly complement EuroLive speakers
Toroidal transformers
Ultrareliable Toshiba/Fairchild high-power transistors
Independent channel limiters
Selectable low-cut filters (30 or 50Hz)
XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs
Speakon and binding post speaker outputs
Capable of parallel and bridged mono operation

List Price: $ 439.99 Sale Price: $ 299.99 Savings: $ 140.00 (31%)

Behringer Europower EP2500 Power Amplifier

The Behringer EuroPower EP2500 Power Amp features such high-quality components as toroidal transformers and ultrareliable Toshiba/Fairchild high-power transistors. It comes equipped with independent channel limiters and selectable low-cut filters (30 or 50Hz), an efficient cooling system, XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, plus Speakon and binding post outputs. Capable of parallel and bridged mono operation. 2x1,200W @ 2 ohms; 2,400W @ 4 ohms bridged.

Behringer EuroPower EP2500 Power Amp Features:

Designed to perfectly complement EuroLive speakers
Toroidal transformers
Ultrareliable Toshiba/Fairchild high-power transistors
Independent channel limiters
Selectable low-cut filters (30 or 50Hz)
XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs
Speakon and binding post speaker outputs
Capable of parallel and bridged mono operation

List Price: $ 519.99 Sale Price: $ 349.99 Savings: $ 170.00 (32%)

Mackie M-2000 Hi-Efficiency Power Amplifier

The Mackie M-2000 power amp squeezes every drop of power out of standard 120/240V power outlets. And not only does the M-2000 deliver major watts, but it sounds incredible, thanks to Class-H power stages, new built-in limiter, a sparing use of negative feedback, and perfect crossover integration with Mackie's Precision Passive loudspeakers. The next-generation Mackie Fast Recovery and Adaptive Slew circuitry lets it run "in the red" for hours on end without compromising sound integrity.

Stereo, mono, and bridged mono operating modes. Continuous average output power: 325W/ch @ 8 ohms, 525W/ch @ 4 ohms, 800W/ch @ 2 ohms, 1050W @ 8 ohms bridged, and 1600W @ 4 ohms bridged. Maximum output power: 400W/ch @ 8 ohms, 650W/ch @ 4 ohms, 1000W/ch @ 2 ohms, 1300W @ 8 ohms bridged, and 2000W/ch @ 4 ohms bridged.

High-Efficiency Design
The M-2000 utilizes 2-rail Class-H circuitry, which taps into additional power rails only when needed. This results in much greater efficiency and less destructive heat. So it runs very cool versus other types of power amp designs, especially in real-world applications playing real music. This design not only maximizes power, but also improves long-term reliability.

Fast Recovery Circuitry
Borrowing from technology found only in high-speed test equipment, the M-2000 employs Fast Recovery circuitry with Baker Clamps. The Baker Clamps prevent both the output stage and final Class-A voltage amp stage from saturating-a phenomenon known as "sticktion," where the amplifier delays its recovery past the original input clipping point. When recovery finally does take place, it can be abrupt and generate a massive amount of higher-order harmonic distortion.

Fast But Remarkably Un-Furious Transients
The faster an amplifier's rate of slew, the better its transient response, the faster its recovery from clipping, and the less risk of slew-induced harmonic distortion through the entire audio band. Mackie's Adaptive Slewing circuitry allows the M-2000 to pass the fastest transient attacks-like kick and snare drum or any bass player trying to imitate Marcus Miller-while minimizing Class-H switching distortion. So no matter how hard and fast you thrash, the M-2000 is gonna be a couple of steps ahead, making sure the output is clean.

50% More Output Components
Check out the competition, and you'll find the M-Series amps typically use 50% more output parts for the same power output levels. The M-2000 uses 10 output transistors per channel for extremely hot environments-like a punk show where one amp is driving a real-world 2 ohm load like 8 speaker cabinets.

Low Feedback/Low Distortion
In addition to the high-efficiency design, advanced filters, and adapting slewing, the M-2000 features triple Darlington output stages, purely resistive loading of all voltage amplifier stages, and fully complementary/differential design from amplifier input to output-all working together to give the M-2000 some of the lowest distortion numbers of any manufacturer, without having to resort to substantial amounts of negative feedback.

Internal and External Protection
Amplifier reliability comes from both robust design and internal and external protection. Internally, the M-2000 features power supply over-temperature protection, low voltage/brownout protection, extensive fusing, and fusible resistors throughout. Each channel features output DC offset protection, over-temperature protection, Input Slew clamping, and extensive Output stage protection. On the external side of things, the Mackie M-Series power amps are designed to withstand bumps, drops, and twists of fortune.

Mackie M-2000 High-Efficiency Stereo Power Amplifier Features:

High Efficiency Class-H stereo power
amplifier delivers more clean power and less destructive heat from a standard 120/240V power outlet
Adaptive Slewing Technology for incredibly fast transient response with minimal distortion
Fast Recovery circuitry reduces distortion at the edge of clipping and beyond
Switchable 150Hz LPF/HPF for instant 2-way loudspeaker systems
Extensive Protection Circuits for power supply over-temperature protection, low voltage/brownout protection, and fusible resistors throughout
Low feedback/low distortion design with triple Darlington output stages
True 2-ohm power drive capability

List Price: $ 899.99 Sale Price: $ 749.99 Savings: $ 150.00 (16%)

Mackie M-4000 Power Amplifier

The Mackie M4000 Stereo Power Amplifier gives you massive power with a pure sound, designed to handle even the toughest gigs.
Mackie named the M-Series High-Efficiency Amplifiers for their ability to squeeze every drop of power out of standard 120/240v power outlets, delivering more watts to your loudspeakers than anything even close to their price. And not only do the M-Series deliver major watts, but they sound incredible, thanks to Class-H power stages, new built-in limiters, and a sparing use of negative feedback.

The final major M-Series advantage is their next-generation Fast Recovery and Adaptive Slew circuitry, a Mackie hallmark which lets them run in the red for hours on end without compromising sound integrity.

Mackie M4000 Features

High Efficiency Class-H Stereo Power Amplifiers deliver more clean power and less destructive heat from a standard 120/240V power outlet
Adaptive Slewing Technology for incredibly fast transient response with minimal distortion
Fast Recovery circuitry reduces distortion at the edge of clipping and beyond
Switchable 150Hz LPF/HPF for instant 2-way loudspeaker systems
Extensive Protection Circuits for power supply over-temperature protection, low voltage / brownout protection, and fusible resistors throughout
Low feedback / Low distortion design with triple Darlington output stag
True 2-Ohm power drive capability means the M-series can sustain real-world 2-Ohm loads

High-Efficiency Design
What makes the M-Series so efficient? Glad you asked. The M-2000 utilizes 2-rail Class-H circuitry, while the M3000 & M4000 utilize the higher power capacity 3-rail Class-H circuitry. For the non-engineers among us, 2- and 3-rail Class-H circuitry taps into additional power rails only when needed. This results in much greater efficiency and less destructive heat. So it runs very cool versus other types of power amp designs, especially in real-world applications playing real music. This design not only maximizes power, but also improves long-term reliability.

Fast Recovery Circuitry
Borrowing from technology found only in high-speed test equipment, the M-Series amplifiers employ Fast Recovery circuitry with Baker Clamps. The Baker Clamps prevent both the output stage and final Class-A voltage amp stage from saturating—a phenomenon known as sticktion, where the amplifier delays its recovery past the original input clipping point. When recovery finally does take place, it can be abrupt, and generate a massive amount of higher-order harmonic distortion.... which sounds like, well, crap. Other amp manufacturers forgo the Baker Clamp since its effects are only noticeable when you are clipping your amp. But at Mackie, they know that most folks run their amps at unseemly clipping levels, so they figured it was worth it.

Fast But Remarkably Un-Furious Transients
Before getting into the M-Series exclusive Adaptive Slewing technology, here's what you need to know about slewing: the faster an amplifier's rate of slew, the better its transient response, the faster its recovery from clipping, and the less risk of slew-induced harmonic distortion through the entire audio band. A Mackie exclusive, new Adaptive Slewing circuitry allows M-Series amplifiers to pass the fastest transient attacks—like kick and snare drum, or any bass player trying to imitate Marcus Miller—while minimizing Class-H switching distortion. As a result, the M-Series have the lowest distortion of any Class-H amplifier on the market. And no matter how hard and fast you thrash, the M-Series amps are gonna be a couple of steps ahead, making sure the output is clean.

50% More Output Components
Check out the competition, and you'll find the M-Series amps typically use 50% more output parts for the same power output levels. The M2000 uses 10 output transistors per channel, the M3000 has 12, and the M4000 sports 16. Sure, this costs Mackie a lot more money to design and manufacture. But in extremely hot environments—like a punk show where one amp is driving a real-world 2? load like eight speaker cabinets—having more output transistors is the only way to go.

Low Feedback / Low Distortion
In addition to the aforementioned High-Efficiency design, advanced Filters and Adapting Slewing, M-Series amplifiers employ some good solid amp design principals. Namely, triple Darlington output stages, purely resistive loading of all voltage amplifier stages, and fully complementary / differential design from amplifier input to output—all working together to give the M-Series some of the lowest distortion numbers of any manufacturer, without having to resort to substantial amounts of negative feedback.

Internal and External Protection
Amplifier reliability comes from both robust design and internal and external protection. Internally, M-Series amplifiers feature power supply over-temperature protection, low voltage / brownout protection, extensive fusing, and fusible resistors throughout. Each amplifier channel features Output DC offset protection, overtemperature protection, Input Slew clamping, and extensive Output stage protection. On the external side of things, the M-Series are over-designed to withstand bumps, drops and twists of fortune. Taken together, the chance of one of our M-Series amps failing at some critical moment is right up there with destruction of our planet by rogue asteroid collision.

Power Specifications

Stereo Mode

8 ohms per channel - 800 watts
4 ohms per channel - 1300 watts
2 ohms per channel - 2000 watts

Bridge Mono Mode

8 ohms - 2600 watts
4 ohms - 4000 watts

List Price: $ 1,299.99 Sale Price: $ 999.99 Savings: $ 300.00 (23%)

Peavey CS 1400 Power Amplifier

The Peavey CS Series amplifier is the global standard bearer for workhorse reliability. These amps benefit from Peavey's most popular audio innovations, including exclusive DDT compression/anticlipping protection. Circuitry to protect against shorts, improper loads, abrupt turn-on levels, high temperatures, and subsonic frequencies that could damage loudspeakers. All CS power amps include toroidal power transistors for lighter weight and increased power.

Peavey CS 1400 Power Amplifier Specifications:

Power ratings:
1400W, 4 ohms bridged
785W, 1 x 2 ohms
550W, 1 x 4 ohms
345W, 1 x 8 ohms
700W per channel, 2 x 2 ohms
500W per channel, 2 x 4 ohms
330W per channel, 2 x 8 ohms
Frequency response: 10Hz-25kHz
Size: 2RU (Dual rackspace)
33 lbs.

List Price: $ 799.99 Sale Price: $ 629.99 Savings: $ 170.00 (21%)

Peavey CS 800x4 Power Amplifier

The Peavey CS Series is the global standard bearer for workhorse reliability. These amps benefit from Peavey's most popular audio innovations, including exclusive DDT compression/anticlipping protection. Circuitry protects against shorts, improper loads, abrupt turn-on levels, high temperatures, and subsonic frequencies that could damage loudspeakers. All CS power amps include toroidal power transistors for lighter weight and increased power.

Peavey CS 800X4 Power Amplifier Specifications:

Power ratings:
825W, 4 ohms bridged
500W, 1 x 2 ohms
350W, 1 x 4 ohms
200W, 1 x 8 ohms
400W per channel, 4 x 2 ohms
300W per channel, 4 x 4 ohms
180W per channel, 4 x 8 ohms
Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz
Size: 2RU (Dual rackspace)
38 lbs.

List Price: $ 1,049.99 Sale Price: $ 899.99 Savings: $ 150.00 (14%)

Peavey GPS 1500 Power Amplifier

For applications ranging from permanent installations to use by touring bands, GPS power amps are designed to meet the full spectrum of performance demands. They come in a full range of wattages, and all feature DDT speaker protection. All are backed by a 5-year warranty. The GPS 1500 delivers 750W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms. 2 rack spaces.

Peavey GPS 1500 Power Amp Features:

For permanent installations or tour use
Features patented DDT circuitry
2 rack spaces
Dual speed fan
750W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms
5-year warranty

List Price: $ 1,299.99 Sale Price: $ 999.99 Savings: $ 300.00 (23%)

Peavey GPS 2600 Power Amplifier

For applications ranging from permanent installations to use by touring bands, GPS power amps are designed to meet the full spectrum of performance demands. They come in a full range of wattages, and all feature DDT speaker protection. All are backed by a 5-year warranty. The GPS 2600 delivers 950W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms, 620W per channel @ 8 ohms, and 2,600W @ 4 ohms bridged. 2 rack spaces.

Peavey GPS 2600 Power Amp Features:

For permanent installations or tour use
Features patented DDT circuitry
2 rack spaces
Torroidal power transformers
Dual speed fan
950W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms
620W per channel @ 8 ohms
2,600W @ 4 ohms bridged
5-year warranty

List Price: $ 1,599.99 Sale Price: $ 1,299.99 Savings: $ 300.00 (18%)

Peavey GPS 3500 Power Amplifier

For applications ranging from permanent installations to use by touring bands, Peavey's GPS power amps are targeted to meet the full spectrum of performance demands. They come in a full range of wattages, and all feature DDT speaker protection. All are backed by a 5-year warranty. The GPS 3500 delivers 1,200W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms, 775W @ 8 ohms, and 3,500W @ 4 ohms bridged. 2 rackspaces.

Peavey GPS 3500 Power Amp Features:

For permanent installations or tour use
Features patented DDT circuitry
2 rack spaces
Toroidal power transformers
Dual speed fan
1,200W RMS per channel @ 4 ohms
775W @ 8 ohms
3,500W @ 4 ohms bridged
5-year warranty

List Price: $ 1,799.99 Sale Price: $ 1,399.99 Savings: $ 400.00 (22%)

Peavey PV 900 Power Amplifier

The Peavey PV 900 Power Amp delivers 300 watts per side @ 4 ohms and 450 watts @ 2 ohms. It features Peavey's patented DDT compression system and detented input gain controls, and less than 0.03% distortion. A real workhorse!

Peavey PV 900 Power Amp Specifications:

Stereo Mode: 4 ohms: 300 Watts RMS x 2
Stereo Mode: 8 ohms: 180 Watts RMS x 2
Bridge Mode-Mono: 8 ohms: 600 Watts RMS
Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.03% 20Hz to 20kHz stereo mode both channels driven 10% below rated power
Inputs: XLR, 1/4 inch, and barrier strip
Detented input gain control
Binding post and Speakon output connectors
Separate Speakon mono bridge output
Mode switch for stereo or bridge operation
Low-cut filter switch for 40Hz low-cut filter
Thru/low output jacks and high output jacks
LED indicators for input signal, DDT9TM, & power
Peavey's famous DDT compression system
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Damping Factor: greater than 300
Hum and Noise: 100dB
Rack Spaces: 2U

List Price: $ 469.99 Sale Price: $ 299.99 Savings: $ 170.00 (36%)

Peavey PV 1600 Bi-Pack Power Amplifier

The PV 1600 Bi-Pack is an integrated, all-in-one power solution for bi-amping non-powered speakers such as the Peavey * SP 2, SP 4 or Impulse 1015. The PV 1600 Bi-Pack delivers 930 watts to woofers (lows) and 350 watts to compression drivers (highs) through a specialized crossover with built-in EQ and phase adjustment. In addition to a 50 Hz bass boost with roll off, a gentle slope throughout the rest of the low frequency range is utilized up to the crossover frequency.

Peavey PV 1600 Bi-Pack Power Amplifier Specifications:

Dimensions: 19" W x 3.5" H x 15.937" D (Unpacked)
22.75" W x 5.875" H x 20.75" D (Packed)
Weight: 41.5 lbs. (Packed)
35 lbs. (Unpacked)

Peavey PV 1600 Bi-Pack Power Amplifier Features:

Integrated bi-amp package
930 watts @ 4 ohms for lows
350 watts @ 4 ohms for highs
Specially engineered electronic crossover/processing package for SP 2, SP 4 or Impulse 1015 speakers
Combo XLR-1/4" input
High and low thru jacks
Four-conductor Neutrik Speakon NL4 outputs
Temperature-controlled fan
2RU

List Price: $ 789.99 Sale Price: $ 519.99 Savings: $ 270.00 (34%)