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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.

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



For the record, my own personal choice would be for the QSC over the Crown. Just so you know.

What are you using for preamp? Many audio preamps feature AC connects on the rear, some marked, "Switched" which means that anything plugged in there will switch on and off with the preamp's front panel power switch.

If you don't have that, consider a common plug strip with built in switch, which can be placed closer to you, and plug the amp - and anything else related into that strip, using one switch to power all on and off.

BTW -- the sensing audio power switching stuff is a good way to have to send an amp to the repair technician on a regular basis. You see, the entire amplifier cannot be entirely cur off from the power line with this nifty accessory, leaving a path for transients, spikes and lightning strikes to make it into your amp and take out all sorts of delicate and expe$ive components. I like a physical power cutoff switch, thankyewverrmuch.


--Mac

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