Members BillESC Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Anyone using them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members W. M. Hellinger Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Anyone using them? Not currently, but yes... in the past. What's your question/point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted August 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have been asked to represent the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Top notch stuff last I knew - up there with Lab Gruppen. I have this weird 4 channel amp made by Alto that is basically four of Powersoft's powered speaker modules in a box - no problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members abzurd Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 My RCF 522A's use powersoft amps. I'm very happy with the sound, but there was an initial design flaw with the early models (mine included). The epoxy or resin used to hold something in the amp would fail. Not sure if it was heat or vibration related. This has happened twice to me. Unfortunately both times in the same speaker. I guess I've been lucky with the other speaker. I'm sure you've seen the price points of the stuff. It's going to be a boutique line for you for sure. Small, lightweight amps with power for days, but the price tag of a good used car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NUSound Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 I don't work with them often, but you get what you pay for - my opinion and "hearsay" from biz friends that use them far more often than I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dennis a Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Top notch stuff last I knew - up there with Lab Gruppen.. That's my impression as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Almost in a class by themselves. Hard to do any better in an amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaffle Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bill, I believe a guy on Prosound web forums did an in depth analysis of the Powersoft K-series line against the likes of Crown and Lab Gruppen's best. I remember him posting up detail usage and analysis reports showing the Powersoft were the best at sustaining high power, especially with demanding sub loads. They are probably the top 3 amps in the world. 1U in size seems unbeatable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Ran them through their paces when we were deciding which way to move with our inventory. They are very robust, very well built amps. We however, went Lab Gruppen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Viable option, be sure (factory) service support is available without a lot of hassle or cost though. Don't know what their arrangements are here in the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Latest wisdom over at that "other" forum is that a K20 would be perfect to power a TH-118 to full output - bridged of course . I guess they start to sound a bit distressed if powered over 10x rms . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I work with a couple of folks who own them and both are happy as can be. Super efficient, great build quality and they DO deliver. One contracter that we use sometimes uses a 1ru unit to power his entire Adamson sub setup. Just tickling the meters, the kick drum will deafen you at 150' in a 2500 seat room (of course he's directly tied into the 200A service via camlocks for this). I know this room and it's not because of the acoustics but because of the amp/speaker combination. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 3, 2011 CMS Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Latest wisdom over at that "other" forum is that a K20 would be perfect to power a TH-118 to full output - bridged of course . I guess they start to sound a bit distressed if powered over 10x rms . Anything less will damage the driver, don't you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stix 518 Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Nothing like "underpowering" to cause epic failure! Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted August 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks for the comments. I'll take the on representation. It should fit nicely with our higher end clients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members W. M. Hellinger Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks for the comments. I'll take the on representation. It should fit nicely with our higher end clients. It's definately top of the food chain merchandise... however that might fit in with your menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaffle Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 I could drive 4 Danley TH-118's nicely with one K10 amp... It's an expensive option though, especially considering it would be having all my sub-power eggs in one basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Audiopyle Sound Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 An interesting feature of the K series is that you can upgrade a K6 amp to the power of a K10 by purchasing a firmware upgrade. Note that any of the amps bigger than a K3 have quite a deep chassis, and the power cord they come with adds even more depth. I stock some right angle AMP parts to modify the factory cordsets so they don't add 6" to the rack depth. The K3 and smaller, and the "M" series amps, are a more compact design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 An interesting feature... "interesting feature" = intentionally crippled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Audiopyle Sound Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 "interesting feature" = intentionally crippled. Sure. But why not? You want the power, you pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Sure. But why not? You want the power, you pay for it. Yup. That's the new way: You don't actually pay for the actual product, you pay for the segment that the marketeers have decided it will sit in. It rubs me the wrong way, but that's the way business is done now. It will really bum me out when cars are offered in 10hp increments all having the same engine and components. And when all consumer goods are software controlled to only provide their standard performance if you pay for the "premium" package, otherwise they're set to "anemic". Like you said: You want the power, you pay for it. Fortunately, reasonably priced "upgrades" will be available through your local dealer for all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Audiopyle Sound Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 If the "product" was just the pile of metal and silicon that comes in the box, you might have a valid claim, but it's not is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 If the "product" was just the pile of metal and silicon that comes in the box, you might have a valid claim, but it's not is it? In this case, both "products": the expensive model and the cheaper model, are the same. The only difference is the price. I understand that the case of a lot of products out there. I accept that this is a common manufacturing/marketing model. And I still buy products in this framework. But it still sits awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Audiopyle Sound Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 In that case you would probably be happier with the K20. Instead of paying less for reduced performance you can just turn the gain and limiting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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