Suggestion for a quiet, low cost amplifier for stage monitors

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Jared Koopman

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One of our amps (QSC 2100) has failed. What would you recommend to replace it with that is under $500. This will be used for stage monitors in a church.

I personally own a QSC RMX850 which I like, except the fan can get a bit noisy. I am just curious if we have any quieter options.

It will be driving these monitors...Peavey 112TLM
http://www.peavey.com/assets/literature/manuals/80304872.pdf

Thanks,
Jared
 
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Re: Suggestion for a quiet, low cost amplifier for stage monitors

Vinny D'Agostino said:
Peavey IPR series

If you don't mind buying used look for some Crown K series amps, no noise at all.
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+1 on the Crown K amps. I own 3 of them (two K2's and one K1) two units purchased "used" and one new.
All of which I purchased in the late 90's.
I use the K1 for monitor duty and the K2's for mains when I provide the rig for indoor choral concerts.
'Never had an issue with them, totally silent, and perfect for the application....although a bit on the heavy side...
Mike M
 
Re: Suggestion for a quiet, low cost amplifier for stage monitors

A new IPR1600 is around $250 in the USA...


Under 10lbs
 
Re: Suggestion for a quiet, low cost amplifier for stage monitors

Get a QSC GX series amp. I have a GX5 that we use for monitor and small mains and I've never heard the fan over a whisper. Plus they don't have the gaudy blue LEDs that the IPR's do.
 
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