I've used Crown, Hafler, and QSC in pro applications (both in clubs and home project studios). Each has its own sound. Relatively (and superficially) speaking I would describe the Crown as pristine, the Hafler as warm, and the QSC somewhere between. The ones I've used have been fine amps for their purposes but cannot touch the sound of my AES SE-1 300b amp for home stereo. I can only imagine what more expensive/refined tube amps might sound like. (I've resisted listening to any to protect my wallet.)
Any one try pa amplifiers for home stereo?
Hi, I was looking for info from anyone that had sorted through some of the offerings from QSC, Peavey, Hafler, Crown, and the alike for sound and compatability with home systems. I am looking to drive Infinity Kappa 9's. Dependability and cost seem interesting. I like a slightly warm sound with bloom and am midway through a Foreplay tube preamp build, Which should allow easy mods to selecting output voltages.
Thanks for your opinions.
Thanks for your opinions.