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I've been reading up on Mac's suggestions and am leaning towards the QSC - made in USA and has 6 year warranty. The Crown would be my next choice.



I'd go with the Crown. They are considered bulletproof. You will get any number of testimonials from other users here. I have used them professionally in live sound and in clubs. You just can't go wrong. They used to have a lifetime warranty; don't know whether that's still so.

On the other hand, I had endless problems with the one QSC amp I owned. I'm sure that in general they are much better than that, but given a choice between Crown and almost anything else, well, I don't actually see a choice.

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Another question...

My 'old' amp had an auto sensing which would turn the amp on when a signal is received. After a few minutes of no signal, it would shut off. This is important because the amp is not in an easily accessed area. Neither the QSC or Crown have this ability. I assume that leaving the amp on continually is not a good idea?

Does anyone know of audio signal sensor that would automatically turn power on/off to the amp? No, the Clapper won't cut it!

Thanks



A very few high-end amps and powered speakers have this feature. I have never seen it available as an accessory. Guess you're gonna have to do the ol' switchie thing!

R.

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