Jeff Matthews Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 So, Buyers of all those DC-Series Crowns that recently sold! What are your reviews? I never heard the DC Series, though I remember hearing from people they were supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnBob Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 The bigger ones (I've owned several over the years) always seemed kind of "wirey" and dry, at least to me. Lots of power and punch, not a lot of detail, analytical instead of musical. But what can I say - I like tubes. I had a DC-300A do the most through job of blowing a K-77 I've ever seen. That kind of power, especially beyond the limits of hearing, should be approached with caution. The smaller Crowns - D-40, D-60, D-75 seem much more musical, and without the lethal amounts of power. The D-60 I owned had significant mechanical hum, though as did one of the D-75s I've worked with. Something to watch for if you're in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 now we're talking! Hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 lotsa negative feedback = cold amp great for bass/ subwoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 When numorous people buy a given component around here and don't return with glaring reviews the answer is pretty obvious to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Sooooo, Craig .... what is the Obvious answer, please ...????......[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Sooooo, Craig .... what is the Obvious answer, please ...????......[] I would tend to agree w/Craig on this one, until I hear otherwise straight from the guys that bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 When numorous people buy a given component around here and don't return with glaring reviews the answer is pretty obvious to me. I finally wired up a pair of XLR wires last night. I will probably hook it up in the next week or so (too much going on around here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwillie Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I bought two of the DC 300A's and couldn't be happier. It's been on my mind to write up a quick review and tell all, but times been rather short last week and a half. If I could, I'd buy two more. I'll add a few comments later as time permits. BTW, any more out there? dwillie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codhead Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Am still indebted to Duke for suggesting the little D Series Crowns. Have been running the D-45 in the bedroom in place of a 2A3, and it really makes a pair of Heresy I's sing. No worries about waking up to a funny smell either (unless it was something I ate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Saaaay, .... that First Watt on the D-45/75A..... is really Sweet ... just ask the picky LeoK........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Craig .... I don't know what you are expecting ....... that people are gonna post the DC series is a POS ... a sonic turd....??? tons of people, since the '70's, have enjoyed thier Horn speakers, be it Altec, EV, JBL, or Klipsch.. driven by DC amps they are more than somewhat Analytical.....read that " cold " but, can pound your A$$ into the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Good morning, Duke. Looks like the buyers came out. I'd like to know what they were comparing to or replacing. I think one only mentioned 2A3. Also, there's a Crown Power Line One near me for $100. I checked the specs. Sounds like phenomenally low distortion. What do you think about this one? I might pick it up just because its $100. Don't really need another amp, though. So, give me your feedback considering I really don't need another amp anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 for $100, it's a nice amp unsophisticated design, tho, no protection circuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 saaaay .. you guys that bought them .... don't forget speaker fusing ... always a good idea with any old amp remember DC ...direct coupled = "diehard with a vengance" ... Poof ...!!................[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Craig .... I don't know what you are expecting ....... that people are gonna post the DC series is a POS ... a sonic turd....??? tons of people, since the '70's, have enjoyed their Horn speakers, be it Altec, EV, JBL, or Klipsch.. driven by DC amps they are more than somewhat Analytical.....read that " cold " but, can pound your A$$ into the ground In my experience when people are over joyed with a piece gear they come to the forum and share the experience loud and clear without being privately or publically asked to do so. I didn't expect them to say these amps were turds but the lack of excited responses to me means the amps are sterile, uninvolving like most inexpensive SS gear. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Craig .... I don't know what you are expecting ....... that people are gonna post the DC series is a POS ... a sonic turd....??? tons of people, since the '70's, have enjoyed their Horn speakers, be it Altec, EV, JBL, or Klipsch.. driven by DC amps they are more than somewhat Analytical.....read that " cold " but, can pound your A$$ into the ground In my experience when people are over joyed with a piece gear they come to the forum and share the experience loud and clear without being privately or publically asked to do so. I didn't expect them to say these amps were turds but the lack of excited responses to me means the amps are sterile, uninvolving like most inexpensive SS gear. Craig Inexpensive SS gear? Come on now. The D75A is a $500 35 watt per channel pro amp. If the same amp were built for home audio you would have to include marketing and yearly "updates" to prove that it is still cutting edge, plus a few more LED's. You would have to at least double the price. Thats a lot for 35 watt amp. I have been in the middle of a huge matter at work and am also in the process of packaging up my K Horns to ship them off, just no time. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 but the lack of excited responses to me means the amps are sterile, uninvolving like most inexpensive SS gear. Craig $1600 ...25 years ago ....... ain't exactly a cheap amp outdated, perhaps, but not "cheap..... 'specialy at 58#, your getting your dollars worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Yup Crown = high end audio give me a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 yea, ....i imagine the Crown company is just a rinky dink outfit, started a few years ago, in a basement, with a R&D budget = sixpack..............[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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