Recommend me a power amp

[Thurbs]

Hi all.

I have a Zoom B9.1ut which I effectively use for a pre-amp so I would like to get my self a power amplifier.

Key features include:
* Min 500w @ 4ohms bridged
* Light as possible
* Top price £500
* Could double up as a PA amp

I have been looking at these:

[url="http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/behringer-inuke-nu6000dsp--81807"]Behringer iNUKE NU6000DSP Power Amplifier[/url]

[url="http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/yamaha-p3500s-stereo-power-amplifier--23638"]Yamaha P3500S Stereo Power Amplifier[/url]

[url="http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/crown-xls1500-drivecore-power-amplifier--76359"]Crown XLS1500 Drivecore Power Amplifier[/url]

[url="http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/crown-xti-1000-stereo-power-amplifier--46251"]Crown XTi 1000 Stereo Power Amplifier[/url]

Any thoughts?

I think of that lot the XTI is best, is it worth the extra?

Any other ideas?

[Bigwan]

Peavey IPR1600 perhaps? Doesn't bridge (well it does, but in some oddball way) but will do 500+ watts per side @ 4 ohms. REALLY lightweight (3.2kg/7lbs). I've been considering one myself... If it was 1U I'd have one already!

Edited May 18, 2011 by Bigwan

[chris_b]

In the last couple of months there has been a Powersoft and a Crest Audio CA9 for sale. I'd check and see if either is still available.

IMO, both a million miles better than your list.

[markstuk]

QSC GX or PLX? Seen GX5's online for 300-350...

Mark
[quote name='Bigwan' post='1235429' date='May 18 2011, 11:18 AM']Peavey IPR1600 perhaps? Doesn't bridge (well it does, but in some oddball way) but will do 500+ watts per side @ 4 ohms. REALLY lightweight (3.2kg/7lbs). I've been considering one myself... If it was 1U I'd have one already![/quote]