Crest Audio CA12 Stereo Power Amplifier (1200 Watts)
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Balanced XLR and 1/4 in. TRS inputs. 5-Way Binding Post and Speakon (tm) outputs. Five-year warranty.
Overview
Crest Audio CA12 Stereo Power Amplifier (1200 Watts)
The CA12 professional power amplifier is designed to achieve unsurpassed sonic performance and long-term reliability--even when operating under extreme stress--in touring or fixed installation applications.
Features
Crest Audio´s legendary 'overbuilt' power supply
Toroidal power transformer
Latest generation of high-speed, wide-bandwidth output devices
Twin tunnel cooling with back-to-front air flow
Dual, variable speed DC fans
Massive, extruded aluminum heat sinks
Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch (TRS) inputs
5-way binding post outputs or Speakon (tm) connectors (market dependent)
Stereo/parallel/bridged mono mode selector switch
Ground lift jumper
TourClass® protection circuits:
ACL (active clip limiting) prevents speaker damage with gentle gain reduction at clip threshold
IGM (instantaneous gain modulation) monitors connected loads to detect conditions that may overstress output devices
AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting level when amplifier is turned on
TourClass also includes comprehensive thermal management; and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection
Input sensitivity selection
Recessed, stepped attenuators
Front panel circuit breaker switch
Modular construction
Five-Year Warranty
The CA12 professional power amplifier is designed to achieve unsurpassed sonic performance and long-term reliability--even when operating under extreme stress--in touring or fixed installation applications.
Features
Crest Audio´s legendary 'overbuilt' power supply
Toroidal power transformer
Latest generation of high-speed, wide-bandwidth output devices
Twin tunnel cooling with back-to-front air flow
Dual, variable speed DC fans
Massive, extruded aluminum heat sinks
Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch (TRS) inputs
5-way binding post outputs or Speakon (tm) connectors (market dependent)
Stereo/parallel/bridged mono mode selector switch
Ground lift jumper
TourClass® protection circuits:
ACL (active clip limiting) prevents speaker damage with gentle gain reduction at clip threshold
IGM (instantaneous gain modulation) monitors connected loads to detect conditions that may overstress output devices
AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting level when amplifier is turned on
TourClass also includes comprehensive thermal management; and short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection
Input sensitivity selection
Recessed, stepped attenuators
Front panel circuit breaker switch
Modular construction
Five-Year Warranty
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(8 ratings)
Submitted April 22, 2005 by a customer from shaw.ca
"Crest CA 12"
Sound
Very nice amp, sounds great very warm deep low end.
Over built.
Features
Has almost everything you need. But not lots of bells and wistles.
Quality
Over built, does not go down. Minimual maintence.
Value
Kind of pricy but good for what you get.
Manufacturer Support
Easy upgrades, no service
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