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Earplug 
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 Topic: Crown Amp ID?Posted: 24 December 2024 at 2:14pm |
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Hi. Someone has offered a couple of these to me:--     The asking price isn't too bad - but no model numbers! I presume XLS602. Can anyone confirm - and if they are worth bothering with -- or just doorstops... Cheers. |
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Posted: 24 December 2024 at 2:45pm |
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I think that's a 402 rather than a 602, it's a c-audio GB402 in a different box.
Decent enough, british designed, mildly fiddly to service due to single board construction but they sold tons in the old and new form. Have a tendency to fill up with dust from my experience. 
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Posted: 24 December 2024 at 3:10pm |
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Weight it. Easy way to tell what model it is then.
XLS-202: 21.0 lbs. (9.5 kg). XLS-402: 25.3 lbs. (11.5 kg) XLS-602: 27.2 lbs. (12.3 kg)
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Posted: 24 December 2024 at 3:14pm |
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Aaah - ok, cheers.  I do like the fact that there are "proper" TO3's in there, NOT Class D - and no SMPS. Always a good sign.  The one I opened was a bit dusty, but not too bad. Under the main board was actually really clean. The dropper resistor for the fans was a bit brown, but that's normal. I was a bit curious about the lack of model number, though. I need to ask the owner what happened there. Chinese glue??  |
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Posted: 24 December 2024 at 3:14pm |
Ok, cheers. Or the number of o/p devices...  |
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Posted: 29 December 2024 at 11:27am |
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I have an old C Audio GB602 that I use occasionally for a pair of 12"+1". Sounds great and has never set a foot wrong. It is a 3u chassis though.
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Posted: 29 December 2024 at 12:24pm |
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Is that made in the UK -- or China? |
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Posted: 29 December 2024 at 3:27pm |
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I would have to check but I'm pretty sure it's UK made. I've had enough fireworks displays to keep me away from Chinese kit unless that's what I'm aiming for...
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Posted: 29 December 2024 at 5:53pm |
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Yes, the old C-Audio amps were pretty solid. Really made before the rush to China. I do laugh at the often seen, "Designed In XYZ Country" then "Manufactured in China" seen on so much gear these days.
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