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Alto Professional APX1000 And APX1500: New APX Power Amps Ship

October 11, 2011
Alto Professional is now shipping the APX1000 and APX1500 power amplifiers.
Whether you're looking for something to power up live sound systems, DJ systems, touring rigs, installations, arenas and stadiums, or houses of worship, Alto Professional has something for you. The company announced the availability of its APX1000 and APX1500 -- new power amps that provide high-powered, extremely accurate, low-noise performance in any situation.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Alto Professional Web site.

MC2 Audio E100 Amplifier Now Shipping

July 01, 2011
MC2 Audio is shipping its E100 four-channel, 2,800W Class-D amplifier, the latest to join the E-Series of power amps.
Power up with MC2 Audio's E100 amp, now shipping. This four-channel, 2,800W Class-D amplifier sports a whole lot of features, high power output, and some fancy sounding technologies, making it a versatile power amp for bass or anything else that needs a serious boost.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official MC2 Audio Web site.

Peavey IPR 3000 Power Amplifier Now Shipping: Super Power

May 31, 2011
Peavey is now shipping the lightweight IPR 3000 power amplifier, which offers high output power, Class-D topology, and more.
Peavey is now shipping the compact, lightweight IPR 3000 power amplifier, which offers 1,490W RMS per channel (2 channels onboard), a new advanced switch-mode power supply, a high-speed Class-D topology, and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Peavey Web site.

Stewart Audio CVA100-2 CobraNet-Enabled Power Amp: Go Cobra

May 23, 2011
Stewart Audio is now shipping the new CVA100-2 CobraNet-enabled power amplifier.
Stewart Audio’s new CVA100-2 CobraNet-enabled power amp is the company's first amplifier to feature a factory-installed CobraNet option. The new amp also offers an efficient constant voltage design ideal for networked audio applications.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Stewart Audio Web site.

Stewart Audio AV100 Power Amp Now Shipping

April 15, 2011
Stewart Audio is now shipping the AV100, a 100W, AB-Class power amplifier for any kind of listening environment.
Say hello to Stewart Audio's new AV100 power amp. The 100W amp boasts a lightweight design, quiet operation, and a compact, versatile size that makes it useful in any space.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Stewart Audio Web site.

Alto Professional APX2000, Alto Professional APX3000: High Power, Low Noise Amps

February 01, 2011
Alto Professional announced the APX2000 and APX3000, two new APX series high-powered audio amplifiers.
Alto Professional introduced two even higher-powered amp models than what was on display at NAMM. This week, the company announced the APX2000 and APX3000 -- relatively compact and lightweight, high-power, low-noise audio amplifiers.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Alto Professional Web site.

QSC Audio GX7 Power Amp Added To GX Series

December 07, 2010
QSC Audio GX7 is a new lightweight power amp to join the GX series lineup of amplifiers.
Next month, QSC will be adding another amp to its GX series of power amps -- the GX7, a new model featuring more power in a lighter weight package.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official QSC Audio Web site.

Electro-Harmonix 44 Magnum Power Amp: Pedal-Sized POWer

June 09, 2010
Electro-Harmonix 44 Magnum Power Amp is a very compact, pedal-sized, 44W guitar power amplifier.
The tiny new Electro-Harmonix 44 Magnum Power Amp, a 44W pedal-style guitar amp, is so small that it can be tucked and carried nearly anywhere.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Electro-Harmonix Web site.

Blackstar Amplification HT Studio 20 Tube Amp Kicks Off HT Venue Series

January 25, 2010
Blackstar Amplification HT Venue Series of tube amps now includes the HT Studio 20, a 20W valve combo tube amp.
New to the Blackstar Amplification HT Venue Series of tube amps, the HT Studio 20 features a carefully voiced preamp coupled with a cathode-biased EL34 power amp, and much more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Blackstar Amplification Web site.

SWR Headlite And SWR Amplite: Super Lite Power Amps

January 20, 2010
SWR Amplite and Headlite power amps feature 400W Class D amp power for power-amp rigs, pro audio and monitoring applications, an
At under four pounds each, the SWR Amplite and Headlite power amps carry a "lite" footprint while delivering what the manufacturer calls a tube-amp wallop with exemplary bass tone and power.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official SWR Web site.

Marshall Amplification JMD:1 Series Rounds Out Classic To Modern Circle

January 16, 2010
Marshall Amplification JMD:1 Series integrates an all-valve power amp, advanced digital preamp, and studio-quality multi-effects
Combining classic and modern elements, the Marshall JMD:1 Series includes the quality of an all-valve power amp with a digital preamp, multi-effects, and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Marshall Amplification Web site.

Roland KC-110 Stereo Keyboard Amp Is Battery-Powered And Portable

January 15, 2010
Roland KC-110 Stereo Keyboard Amplifier is powered by AA batteries and features a true stereo sound.
Now there's a portable, battery-powered amp for everyone. Like the recently announced portable acoustic guitar amp, Roland KC-110 stereo keyboard amp is the first of its kind to feature AA battery operation and true stereo sound.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Roland Web site.

3RD Power SV3015: R U Ready For A 2RU Tube Amp?

January 12, 2010
3RD Power Amplification SV3015 Stereo Valve Power is a rackmount amplifier with EL34 and 12AX7 vacuum tubes, selectable output o
The new SV3015 Stereo Valve Power is a rackmountable amp featuring EL34 and 12AX7 vacuum tubes, selectable output of 30W or 15W, and much more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official 3RD Power Amplification Web site.

QSC K8, QSC K10, QSC K12, QSC KSub Active Loudspeakers: Powerful Powered Portable Systems Pack It In

January 05, 2010
QSC Audio K Series powered loudspeakers feature 1,000W of Class D amplification in compact, lightweight ABS enclosures.
Say OK to the QSC K Series of powered loudspeakers. QSC K8, QSC K10, QSC K12, QSC KSub all offer 1,000W of Class D amplification in compact and durable ABS enclosures.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official QSC Audio Web site.

Peavey IPR DSP Series Power Amps Use Waves DSP

November 06, 2009
Peavey Electronics IPR DSP Series of power amplifiers use the Waves MX5010 semiconductor and other Waves DSP.
The joined forces of Peavey Electronics hardware and Waves DSP have spawned the new IPR DSP Series of power amplifiers, which let you dial in the exact amount of bass, high frequencies, EQ, and more.  

Offsite Link: For more information, visit the official Peavey Web site.

Electro-Voice Q Series Amplifiers Budget-Professional Power Comes To Winter NAMM 2009

January 20, 2009
Electro-Voice Q Series Amplifiers
Known for -- among other things -- rock-solid medium to large venue sound systems, Electro-Voice arrived in Anaheim with their newest line of lower-cost amplifiers, the Q Series. Why Q? No idea. Stop asking Qs.  

Offsite Link: Visit Electro-Voice's official website for more information

Crown I-Tech I-T4000 And Crown I-Tech I-T6000: The I-Tech Series At 125th AES 2008

October 10, 2008
Crown I-Tech Series
We're back with Crown to try to fathom the power of their I-Tech series power amplifiers at 125th AES 2008. It's their premier touring amplifier, and as such, comes with a heavy feature set.  

Offsite Link: Visit Crown's official website for more information

Crown Macro-Tech I Series Rustles Its Feathery Features At 125th AES 2008

October 04, 2008
Crown Macro-Tech I Series AES
The Crown Macro-Tech i power amps reinvent the image of the power amp as a whole, implementing smart front panel features with LED monitoring and even non-path-invasive digital control over analog gear.  

Offsite Link: Visit Crown Audio's official website for more information

Peavey 5150 Sets In The Stone The Legacy Of Van Halen

September 30, 2008
Peavey 5150 Gets the Gearwire Gallery Treatment
As if you couldn't get enough Van Hagar back in 1993, Peavey unleashed this goodie upon the world. Despite it's diagonal positioning in this ad, however, this amp turned out to be quite useful for touring artists.  

Offsite Link: Check out Peavey amps at: www.peavey.com

Carvin DCM1000: Black Suit Karma Bassist Talks About His Power Amp.

September 29, 2008
Black Suit Karma
James Russell recently spoke to Gearwire about his Yamaha bass. Now he moves down the chain to talk about his power amp.  

Offsite Link: For more on Black Suit Karma.

Crown XLS 5000 Handles The Two Ohm Duty At Summer NAMM

June 24, 2008
Crown XLS Series Amplifiers Expanded
What did the Zen Bhuddist Transcendentalist say to the hot dog vendor?

"Make me one with everything."

That was my "ohms" joke.  

Offsite Link: Visit Crown Audio's official website for more information

TAPCO Mix10fxP Powered Mixer: 1000 Portable Watts To Make A Showing At Summer NAMM 2008

June 19, 2008
TAPCO Mix10fxP
The Mackie / TAPCO booth promises to be a happening place at Summer NAMM (which starts tomorrow, BTW). One of the main attractions: the new TAPCO Mix10fxP Powered Mixer, which promises some seriously competitive watts-per-dollar numbers.  

Offsite Link: Visit TAPCO's official website for more information

NYC-Based Designer Ryan Maeker And Gearwire's Owen O'Malley, Mano-A-Mano

April 29, 2008
Interview with Sound Designer Ryan Maeker
Ryan Maeker is a sound designer in NYC, and though he may come off as a somewhat threatening figure in this interview -- all talking about cuttin' fools, hitting people with cars and even threatening the life of yours truly -- he's actually a total teddy bear with a soft spot for Speilberg movies!  

Offsite Link: Visit Ryan Maeker's official website for more info and to contact the designer.

Mackie FRS Power Amps: Super Clean, Super Lightweight Power Amps

March 14, 2008
FRS series lightweight power amps from Mackie
Mackie's FRS amps promise to deliver the best power-per-pound ratio in the business. Their target demographic? Grandmothers, apparently.  

Offsite Link: Visit Mackie's official website for more info.

Crown Macro-Tech I Series: Macro-Tech Series Revitalized With I-Series Technology At Musikmesse

March 12, 2008
Crown Macro-Tech i Series
Crown is bringing the Macro-Tech series back as the Macro-Tech i Series thanks to their newly developed technology and a wide load of research.  

Offsite Link: Visit Crown's official website for more information

QSC GX Series: Dr. Q Discusses How The New GX Series Combines Quality And Affordability At Winter NAMM 2008

January 31, 2008
QSC GX Series
QSC made a ceremonial announcement at Winter NAMM 2008 regarding the new GX series of power amps. Dr. Q discusses the design process of the GX series and how the heroic QSC design team managed to keep prices low while keeping audio quality high.  

Offsite Link: Visit QSC's official website for more information

Crown XLS-5000: High Horsepower XLS Series Power Amplifier On Display At Winter NAMM 2008

January 20, 2008
Crown XLS 5000
Crown's XLS series just got a whole lot bigger with the addition of the XLS series. At 5000 watts in four-ohm bridge-mono mode, it's twice as powerful than any other XLS series amp and most likely some locomotives. It's also housed in an all steel chassis and poses as a mild mannered reporter by day.  

Offsite Link: Visit Crown's official website for more information

Crown MA-2402, Crown MA-3600VZ, And Crown MA-5002VZ: 60th Anniversary Edition Power Amps Commemorate Macro-Tech Series

January 19, 2008
Crown Macro-Tech Anniversary
I hope that when I'm 60, I still look as good as the Crown Macro-Tech series amplifiers which are being re-released with an anniversary edition. To do so, I'd probably have to be plated in copper as well.  

Offsite Link: Visit Crown's official website for more information

Rivera Amps Sedona Gets A Run-Through At Summer NAMM 2007 In Austin

August 17, 2007
Rivera Amps Sedona On Display at Summer NAMM 2007 in Austin, Texas

Rivera amps showcases it's Sedona Amp at Summer NAMM 2007. Doyle Dykes helped design the Sedona, the world's first electronic/acoustic all-tube amp. The amp contains two independent and different pre-amp channels. ...  


Offsite Link: Visit the official Rivera Amps site here.

MC2 Audio's E80 Is The Most Powerful Power Amp In The E Series Yet.

August 13, 2007
MC2 Audio will be sharing a booth with XTA at PLASA 07 where MC2 will have their new E80 power amp on display.

Over the pond in London at PLASA 2007 this September, MC2 Audio will be exhibiting their new E Series power amp, the E80. The E80 packs quite a punch, running 4000 Watts per channel at 4 ohms and 5500 Watts into 2 ohms.

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Offsite Link: MC2 Audio's Official Website
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