My Newest Toy!

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,644
edited February 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
Crown XTi1000...

What a neat little amp.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited February 2007
    Is that for a sub? Or for your speakers?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Sub, wouldnt dare put this near my mains
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited February 2007
    This says it all
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited February 2007
    As pro amps go, I've got a decent amount of respect for Crown. We use one of their lower models to power some monitors for our DJ, and they work great.

    I dunno Sid, you might wanna hook them up and tell us how it sounds. ;)
    Lovin that music year after year.

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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2007
    Lets see dem guts!
    Never Forget
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited February 2007
    Can't want to read your review of Crown amp + Tylos.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Taylos wont see this Crown - period. Sorry. Strictly a subwoofer amp to me.

    lol - Im sure itll sound fine, but my Odyssey is a beast.

    I want to say this Crown is a digital amp, its extremely light weight - right at 17 pounds.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited February 2007
    I've heard some pro amps that were pretty decent.

    I know one gentleman that runs a set of Maggie 1.2's with large QSC amps, and I have to admit, it sounds really good.

    Enjoy the new toy!
    HT
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    I think itll do good as a subwoofer amp.

    It has cool EQing features that I think I can utilize to flatten out curves and such, so we shall see.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2007
    SVS uses them for thier subs..

    should sound great !

    Enjoy !
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Well my curiosity peaked about that fan.

    What I will tell you is this - anyone who runs a Pro Amp on their speakers, need to hear a real amp.

    Jesus H Christ - this is possibly the BRIGHTEST my system has EVER sounded, and I have the treble set to -6db on my preamp. I normally have it on zero.

    It sounds busy... even on easy going songs. Sounds like its on speed - uncontrolled and bothersome.

    Bass seems to be decent, the RT55s hate em though.

    I like the amp though, I think itll do good for my application.

    Fan isnt to loud.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2007
    should be a great sub amp ...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Yeah my subs dont make to much treble thankfully.

    Yeah, the fan turns on about... every... 5 minutes... if you are running it pretty hard.

    The fan itself is probally as loud as a computer, maybe a little softer. I cant hear it during slow songs or anything like that. It comes on for about a minute and its off again...

    It has a WINE to it when the fan turns on, but like the fan you cant really hear it.

    The only time you can hear the fan is if you catch it during a song transition - which I can deal with.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Just another thing about this amp....

    Its what? 275 into 8 Ohms. 500 into 4 ohms.

    FWIW, my Odyssey could walk all over this amp, anyday of the week in power at a measly 110 watts/8 ohms. ;) But Im more concerned about that 4 ohm rating.

    It would be like a breakfast meal. So that toally ruins that whole "LOTS OF POWER ON THE CHEAP" saying. Numbers mean squat. Dont read me wrong, the amp puts out a buttload of power - but the difference is not that much. But the Odyssey is a beast.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2007
    If you think the Polks sound bright with this amp, then I wonder how it will sound when your Taylos arrive?

    Reminds me to never use a pro amp with hi-fi speakers.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2007
    he`s using it for a sub amp..

    SVS sells this type of amp (I believe) for the unpowered Ultras..

    or at least they used to
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2007
    I know he's using it for a sub amp, but it would be interesting to compare the Odyssey vs. a pro amp on the Taylos when they arrive.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2007
    you know he`s going too !!

    :D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Yeah - 2500 dollar speakers on this amp - no thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2007
    only the best for those baby`s, eh ?!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    indeed
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Yeah I plugged the Odyssey back up...
    Tremendous amounts of difference, jesus - no contest.

    Odd though, lately my rig has just sounded fantastic. It seems like a component finally kicked in...

    Considering everything else has quite a few hours on it except the Odyssey, I guess its the key. But everything just sounds fantastic!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2007
    I'll bet your amps will sound even better after a few more hours...
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote:
    Yeah I plugged the Odyssey back up...
    Tremendous amounts of difference, jesus - no contest.

    Odd though, lately my rig has just sounded fantastic. It seems like a component finally kicked in...

    Considering everything else has quite a few hours on it except the Odyssey, I guess its the key. But everything just sounds fantastic!


    According to others and Mr. Bunge,the Odyssey line of amplifiers require some burn in time before they really open up. Please let us know your findings.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    Ive noticed the past few weeks its just sounded...larger - just expansive, very tall, very deep, very wide.

    I havnt changed anything recently either.

    And it was gone with the Crown - so I am assuming its the Odyssey.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2007
    how many hours do you have on the odyssey?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2007
    The capacitors and output transistors in your Odyssey might have just taken some time to break-in, and I believe that this is normal with most amplifiers.

    Now why do the Definitive BP10Bs make my 'SR702 hot?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited February 2007
    The BP10B are 6 ohm nom - and dip ocasionally to 4. Very demanding speakers.

    Ive probally got a solid 50-70 hours on my Odyssey, playing time. Its been on for about 3-4 months straight.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote:
    The BP10B are 6 ohm nom - and dip ocasionally to 4. Very demanding speakers.

    I just realized the following:

    "Caution: Minimum speaker impedance 8 ohms"
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