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Running a inverter for pro audio amps


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So I have been looking around for a nice full range amp that puts out a lot of power but has low distortion etc etc. (went with two zapcos for the time being)

Most of the amps I look at the most power they can put out is around 100w-160watts RMS into 4ohms. Respectable but I am looking at something more in the range of 300-600w RMS at 8ohms. (Currently I have a Orion xtr 475 that puts down 175w at 8 ohms)

I can get my hands on a QSC pro audio amp and I was wondering if anyone has run a pure sine inverter and pro audio gear with success. I would think distortion and noise could be issues.

(as I side note I know I can run a higher ohm driver (load) on a lower ohm amp. Thats not the issue I just want to get the most out of the gear I have and am having problems with high power levels at full range output)

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That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals.

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old school Orion I trust. Not so sure about the new stuff. What do you think?

People seem to like the hcca amps I've never used one but if it does rated or close it would be a beast of a 4 channel.

That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals.

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The other option I would look at is a couple big 2 channel's.

I think that trying to run the pro audio amps with the inverter cold turn out to be more hassle then it's worth.

That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals.

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You really want to look at the THD over RMS when you talking about power....

Look into the new Encore amps coming out.....

Zapco is a good way to go but, you will need a bunch if you are running at 8ohm all the way.

I have some ARC 4200SE with sweet 16 mods they are four channels but, I use them as two.

Funny most 4 channels put out better bridged power then their matching 2 channels do most of the time.

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You will draw too much current for that inverter. Even with massive battery power

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You will draw too much current for that inverter. Even with massive battery power

yea I looked at the spec sheet and it said 6.3a at 1/8th power. Not sure I can really just multiply by 8...but yea. (can you tell I am not a math whiz)

But yea I was worried about power consumption.

I think I am abandoning this...

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you dip off into the deepend and pick up Linear Power, you won't run into problems lime this ...

Just saying

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