So, how does an amplifier designed for sound reinforcement do in a home audio/home theater setting?

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Posted by b.l.zeebub (A) on August 28, 2012 at 05:45:34

In Reply to: Crown XLS 1000 Amplifier posted by svisner on August 24, 2012 at 21:42:22:

Some do exceedingly well although I can't say anything about Crown.

Crest amps are very good and MC2 Audio (aka Quested Audio) give even the best and most expensive audiophile amps a good run for their money.
Not surprisingly MC2s are voiced by Ian McCarthy who worked closely with Tim de Paravincini.
It was actually Ian who came up with the name of Tim's company E.A.R., which means nothing in itself other than how close they were working together.

Dismissing pro amps out of hand is merely a sign of complete ignorance on the subject matter.

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Topic - Crown XLS 1000 Amplifier - svisner 21:42:22 08/24/12 (16)

RE: Crown XLS 1000 Amplifier further observations - svisner 22:28:18 09/01/12 (0)

RE: Crown XLS 1000 Amplifier - JoeKool 21:48:31 08/29/12 (0)

So, how does an amplifier designed for sound reinforcement do in a home audio/home theater setting? - b.l.zeebub 05:45:34 08/28/12 (0)

RE: Crown XLS 1000 Amplifier - navman 07:37:29 08/27/12 (2)

If you can afford it....this one.... - kootenay 12:09:43 08/27/12 (1)

RE: If you can afford it....this one.... - navman 17:31:33 09/16/12 (0)

Bwahahaha! - E-Stat 17:16:15 08/26/12 (8)

RE: Bwahahaha! - navman 07:42:17 08/27/12 (2)

Actually - E-Stat 07:58:47 08/27/12 (1)

RE: Actually - navman 08:31:48 08/27/12 (0)

RE: Bwahahaha! - svisner 20:45:56 08/26/12 (4)

You mean - E-Stat 08:17:57 08/27/12 (3)

RE: You mean - svisner 09:50:26 08/27/12 (2)

It appears they bailed on that design - E-Stat 15:00:13 08/27/12 (1)

RE: It appears they bailed on that design - svisner 22:51:19 08/28/12 (0)

RE: Crown XLS 1000 Amplifier - noway 10:50:15 08/25/12 (0)

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So, how does an amplifier designed for sound reinforcement do in a home audio/home theater setting? - b.l.zeebub 05:45:34 08/28/12 (0)

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