Peavey IPR1600 Power Amplifier (1600 Watts)
Vitalize your audio with this Peavey power amp. Driven by a massive 1600 watts and resonant switch-mode power supply, it produces reliably vigorous output.
Overall User Ratings (based on 12 ratings)
Submitted July 8, 2011 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Light and powerful!"
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I'd have to give this by best rating. It performs hands down like Peavey says it will and it seems very reliable. The incredible light weight was the biggest selling point for me. I was able to retire a 47 lb amp for this under 7 lb amp!
Sound
Crisp, clear, and powerful. I don't notice a difference as compared to the other class A/B amps that I have. I have used them on monitoring only, but they seem to sound great.
Features
Id have to say the best "feature" is it's weight. It truly is amazing how Peavey has been able to make such a lightweight amp so powerful. It sort of defies reason when you take a peek through the front grille and see only one circuit board which takes up about 1/3 of the inside of the amp. No big toroid transformers or the like. Other features are standard in amps like this one.
Ease of Use
Easy to use - turn it on and go. Monitoring is excellent with bright LED's. It has a cool blue glow from the inside of the amp that I like.
Quality
Seems very well built with completely metal chassis. Should last a while.
Value
Quite a bit of power for the money.
Manufacturer Support
Have not dealt with them.
Musical Background:
Semi Pro performance
Musical Style:
Progressive Metal/Rock
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Submitted October 21, 2012 by Roy H in Fayetteville, NC
"Peavey IPR-1600 Power Amp"
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Light, and easy to use, love the unit. I sold 2 CS 800 power amps and got this one because of the I'm down sizing.
Musical Background:
Band
Musical Style:
R&B
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Submitted December 30, 2012 by John G in Mango, FL, FL
"Not reliable"
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Purchased this Power Amp through ZZOUNDS on April 5th, 2012.
Power amp worked OK with only a few minor issues until December 3rd, 2012.
When I turned it on AT A GIG, it let out lots of smoke and died; no lights, no nothing. I ALWAYS use a power conditioner, never turn it on with no speakers connected, never run it at low impedance, never overdrive it.
Minor issues during use were power amp not turning on repeatedly due to over heating (unit was not on for at least 20 hours prior to this).
I would not use this map without a back-up. I mailed this to PEAVEY on the 4th of December and have not heard from them regarding the repair. BTW, they close their repair department for 3 weeks over the holidays! Not so great customer service.
Musical Background:
Full-time profesional for 20+ years
Musical Style:
Vocals and acoustic guitar, variety country, new and old rock, reggae.
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Submitted August 15, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com
"This product is light, looks great, has all the features a club dj can use, and sound is impressive."
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Would buy another one, when wears out, maybe upgrade to the IPR 3000.
Sound
Sound is great.
Features
It has all the features a club dj needs.
Ease of Use
Easy, hooks up in seconds.
Quality
Lightweight and durable
Value
Yes
Manufacturer Support
Easy to reach, very helpful.
The Wow Factor
Very compelling appearance.
Musical Background:
DJ
Musical Style:
Beach/Shag
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Submitted April 7, 2010 by a customer from yahoo.com
"2 amps, 1 failed w/in a week, the other was DOA. Not worth the money, time or aggravation."
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2nd one is on its way back, and there won't be a 3rd. No more Peavey junk for me. Sorry, Hartley. You used to build good stuff. USED to.
Sound
The first one I received sounded good for the 1-1/2 gigs it lived. Then it died - the DDT protection kicked on even with no speakers connected. Had to finish the gig with no monitors. The second one was DOA.
Features
Very overpriced paperweight.
Ease of Use
I found it impossible to get ANY sounds from these pieces of $#17.
Quality
I've been buying Peavey since 1981. Never again. This piece of Chinese junk has ruined the brand for me.
Value
Since they didn't work, $0.01 would be too much to pay.
Manufacturer Support
Didn't deal with Peavey, but Zzounds return procedure is very hassle-free.
The Wow Factor
In terms of appearance, it's a nice looking amp, and the pretty blue LED lit up - even when they would not produce any sound.
Musical Background:
Gigging musician
Musical Style:
Celtic rock
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Submitted January 26, 2011
"Peavey IPR-1600 Power Amp first impressions"
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Works fine. We'll see about lasting a long time.
Sound
Sounds great, but I haven't pushed it very hard yet.
Features
The class D light weight is great. It's pretty basic, so not too many features to comment on. Separate A/B (L/R) volume controls had me skeptical, but I've gotten used to them.
Ease of Use
Pretty basic. Works fine. One nit: I wish it was easier to tell the difference between when the unit is on and off. It's lit up in both cases with subtle differences.
Quality
Finish and fit are fine. No blemishes. Lots of blue lighting. Seems pretty hardy. I'd use it anywhere.
Value
Very worth it, I think.
Manufacturer Support
Brand new. Never called Peavey.
The Wow Factor
Class D lightness (and performance), good price, and appearance work for me.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist/student
Musical Style:
oldies rock
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Submitted May 3, 2010
"Not a good purchase."
Sound
Well it started to clip at just above audible levels, only had a mixer and two small mackie speakers plugges in
Features
well the features would be great if the thing worked.
Ease of Use
easy to use and realize it doesnt work.
Quality
poorly made. my mackie powered head is much louder and more reliable. very dissappointed.
Value
do your self a favor and buy a different model.
Manufacturer Support
well havent gone out to peavey i am returning mine to where i bought it
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