CREST AUDIO V1500 Power Amplifier - 1000 Damping

This is the Crest Audio V1500.
It's a model from the MADE IN USA era, so it's solidly built.
It uses Nichicon capacitors internally and large 1/4-watt resistors, making it a robust model unlike today's chip resistors.

The output is 400W+400W at 8Ω and 750W+750W at 4Ω. 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This is a 400W amplifier with ample power thanks to its large toroidal transformer and numerous transistors, providing a powerful and robust sound characteristic of Crest Audio.

The damping factor is an impressive 1000, allowing it to drive even large subwoofers with tight control, delivering a punchy sound without sluggishness. Even when connected in parallel, the damping factor remains 500, making it perfectly capable of handling low frequencies.

This unit was acquired from a hall where it had been delivered but never used, so its operating time is equivalent to that of a new product.
I converted the speaker outputs to Speakon and XLR connectors with the intention of using it for PA, but I ended up never using it in the field myself.
Due to its weight, I decided against using it despite its excellent sound quality.

This amplifier is highly recommended for driving subwoofers in situations where mobility is not a concern, such as in live houses or installed sound systems.