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Crest 8001 Professional Power Amplifier Rack-Mounted Pro Audio Stereo Amp
Estimated price for orientation: 559 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Crest Audio Model: 8001 Type: Power Amplifier MPN: 8001
This price is for one amplifier. I have qu. 2 available for this Crest 8001 model. Both are in top notch working condition.This came out of a rack mounted professional sound system which was always housed in a protective road case. All components work flawlessly. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in the Pro Audio & Video business for 22 years. We have been selling on eBay since 1999! All items have been tested and are working flawlessly! We have electronic repair as part of our full time staff. Everything leaves here with a full inspection.Specifications8 OHM Stereo - 750W4 OHM Stereo 1225W2 OHM Stereo 1400W8 OHM Bridge 2400W4 OHM Bridge 2800W Product DescriptionThe Crest Audio 8001 power amplifier is a compact, extremely high-power amplifier designed to meet the most stringent needs of professional use in concert touring, high quality sound reinforcement, and professional fixed installations. A three rack-space amplifier, the 8001 uses forced-air to cool channel heat sinks mounted in a back-to-back tunnel configuration.Stereo, parallel, and bridged mono operating modes can be chosen with a rear-panel Mode Select switch. Actively balanced female XLR input connections and 5-way output binding post connectors are provided for each channel.The 8001 is fully compatible with the other Professional Series amplifiers, Octal Socket Accessories and the NexSys® computercontrolled audio system. Design and Construction The no-compromise approach in the 8001’s electrical design and mechanical construction provides the ultimate in reliability and performance. Only high-grade components are used for the modular sub-assemblies in this ultra-strong, single piece steel chassis. 8001 Features• NexSys ready• Toroidal power transformer• Tunnel cooling• 105 CFM AC fan, with twin speed option• High thermal mass heat sinks• Balanced XLR inputs• 5-way output binding post connectors• Stereo/Parallel/Bridged Mono mode selector switch• Rear panel ground lift jumper• 8001 protection circuitry:- Clip Limiting prevents speaker damage with gentle gainreduction at clip threshold.- IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors connectedloads to detect conditions that may overstress outputdevices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω impedances.- AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator settinglevel when amplifier is turned on.- Other protection circuitry: comprehensive thermal management,and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient,current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection.• Ultra-strong, single piece steel chassis• Octal Accessory sockets• Recessed, stepped attenuators• Front panel circuit breaker/power switch• Modular construction
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Crest Audio |
| Model: | 8001 | Type: | Power Amplifier |
| MPN: | 8001 |
This price is for one amplifier. I have qu. 2 available for this Crest 8001 model. Both are in top notch working condition.This came out of a rack mounted professional sound system which was always housed in a protective road case. All components work flawlessly. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in the Pro Audio & Video business for 22 years. We have been selling on eBay since 1999! All items have been tested and are working flawlessly! We have electronic repair as part of our full time staff. Everything leaves here with a full inspection.
Specifications8 OHM Stereo - 750W4 OHM Stereo 1225W2 OHM Stereo 1400W8 OHM Bridge 2400W4 OHM Bridge 2800W Product DescriptionThe Crest Audio 8001 power amplifier is a compact, extremely high-power amplifier designed to meet the most stringent needs of professional use in concert touring, high quality sound reinforcement, and professional fixed installations. A three rack-space amplifier, the 8001 uses forced-air to cool channel heat sinks mounted in a back-to-back tunnel configuration.Stereo, parallel, and bridged mono operating modes can be chosen with a rear-panel Mode Select switch. Actively balanced female XLR input connections and 5-way output binding post connectors are provided for each channel.The 8001 is fully compatible with the other Professional Series amplifiers, Octal Socket Accessories and the NexSys® computercontrolled audio system. Design and Construction The no-compromise approach in the 8001’s electrical design and mechanical construction provides the ultimate in reliability and performance. Only high-grade components are used for the modular sub-assemblies in this ultra-strong, single piece steel chassis. 8001 Features• NexSys ready• Toroidal power transformer• Tunnel cooling• 105 CFM AC fan, with twin speed option• High thermal mass heat sinks• Balanced XLR inputs• 5-way output binding post connectors• Stereo/Parallel/Bridged Mono mode selector switch• Rear panel ground lift jumper• 8001 protection circuitry:- Clip Limiting prevents speaker damage with gentle gainreduction at clip threshold.- IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors connectedloads to detect conditions that may overstress outputdevices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω impedances.- AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator settinglevel when amplifier is turned on.- Other protection circuitry: comprehensive thermal management,and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient,current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection.• Ultra-strong, single piece steel chassis• Octal Accessory sockets• Recessed, stepped attenuators• Front panel circuit breaker/power switch• Modular construction