Price Paid:  $600.00 from carvin.com

Summary:
carvin pro 2500 watt power amp. great for home use!! tight bass, great midrange, crystal highs. made my axiom audio m-80's sing like crazy, i have never heard these speakers puch this kind of spl before, theypounding, th eamp was effortlessly driving these 4 ohm speakers. great sound, chest thumping bass, midrange is natural, though not made for home use, the specs are great, and these sound a bit bright for a few days, but really shine after about a week of use, make sure these are warmed up before you decide to drive them hard!
highs were liquid and clear, womans vocals were simply amazing, and the midrange on some older megadeth was just amazingly in your face w/ out being to bright, just a good overall tone!!
this amp jusy begs to be pushed to mind blowing power ratings,

1 channel 8 ohms: 550w
2 channels 8 ohms: 500w
1 channel 4 ohms: 925w
2 channels 4 ohms: 850w
1 channels 2 ohms: 1350w
2 channels 2 ohms: 1250w
8 ohms bridge: 1700w
4 ohms bridge: 2500w
Dynamic Power: 4 ohms bridge: 3325w
Class: AB
Power Supply: Linear
Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 1.5 dB 10Hz - 40 kHz
THD: 0.03% @ 50% output, .1% 20-20 kHz @ 90% output
Damping Factor: >500
Slew Rate: bridged mode >50v/µs
Sensitivity: (4 ohms, vms) 1.0 V
Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 100 dB
Input Impedance: >20K ohm balanced
Soft Start: gradually turns on the amp to prevent surges
Speaker Guard™: protection circuit immediately disconnects your speakers
Over-Current: protected
Under-Voltage: protected
Thermal: protected
AC Inputs: 120 VAC model: 90V - 130V 60 Hz, 30A
240 VAC model: 190V - 260V 50 Hz, 15A
Rack Space: 3U
Dimensions: 133mm (5.25") high, 254mm (10") deep, 482mm (19") wide

Strengths:
great sound, lots of power, clip prevention, soft start up
easy setup, balanced inputs, audiophile binding posts

Weaknesses:
looks, weight, weight is offcentered and is backheavy when lifting or maneurving into pposition

Similar Products Used:
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