Crown Expands Xs Series with High Power Xs 1200

Jan 20, 2004

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Crown International announced the addition of the Xs 1200 to the Xs Series of power amplifiers at the Winter NAMM trade show in Anaheim. The Xs 1200 is the highest-powered model in the series, providing 1,100 watts per channel into 4 ohms for customers demanding more power within the Xs Series.

Like the other models in the Xs Series, the Xs 1200 includes a number of notable features. The amplifier is housed in a rugged, all-steel 2RU chassis and employs forced-air cooling. The front panel features dual precision-detented level controls, power switch, bridge, power, AC mains present, temp and fault LEDs and signal and clip LEDs for each channel. Rear panel connections include Neutrik Combo inputs, allowing balanced XLR or 1/4-inch connections, barrier strip inputs, XLR male outputs for daisy-chaining, plus touch-proof binding post, Speakon and Phoenix outputs. The Xs 1200 also employs extensive protection and diagnostics capabilities, including output current limiting, DC protection, circuit breaker, and special thermal protection.

Power ratings per channel and suggested US retail pricing on the new Crown Xs 1200 are as follows: Xs 1200: 1,600W at 2 Ohms 1,100W at 4 Ohms 650W at 8 Ohms $1,789.00

For more information, visit their web site at www.crownaudio.com.