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Verkaufe 2× Crown XLS 1500 Endstufen.
Technisch einwandfrei, beide funktionieren perfekt.
Optisch mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren und kleinen Kratzern am Gehäuse (siehe Fotos).
Sehr leistungsstark, zuverlässig und ideal für PA, Heimkino oder HiFi.
Besichtigung und Probehören nach Absprache möglich. Privatverkauf, keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
At €550, this pair of Crown XLS 1500 amplifiers is a solid deal, sitting comfortably above the median of €386 for single units but well below the 75th percentile of €925, making it a fair-to-good price for two working units. Since the median reflects single-unit pricing, acquiring two for €550 means you’re paying roughly €275 per amp—significantly less than the 25th percentile of €212 per unit, which signals a genuine bargain for this popular model.
The XLS 1500 is a well-regarded, compact 2-channel power amp delivering 525W at 4Ω, prized for its reliability, built-in crossover, and efficient DriveCore design. It excels in live sound, subwoofer drive, and studio applications where space and power matter. With original-owner condition and two available units, this listing offers immediate timing value and potential redundancy—ideal for layered setups or backup channels. No caveats apply here; it’s a clear buying opportunity for a trusted, discontinued amp at a smart price.
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Crown Audio traces its origins to 1947 in Elkhart, Indiana, where minister and radio enthusiast Clarence C. Moore, alongside his wife Ruby, founded the International Radio and Electronics Corporation (IREC) in a converted chicken coop. Initially focused on rugged open-reel tape recorders for missionaries in remote regions, the company pioneered innovations like the world's first tape recorder with a built-in power amplifier in 1949. Ruby's suggestion in the 1960s led to the adoption of the Crown name, inspired by the crown emblems on their 'Royal' and 'Imperial' models, with the corporation officially renaming to Crown International, Inc. in 1975.
The brand shifted from tape recorders and compact loudspeakers in the 1950s to standalone tube power amplifiers by 1959, cementing its expertise in professional amplification. Crown became renowned for groundbreaking products like the DC300 in 1968—the first high-power solid-state amplifier—and the M600/M2000 in 1972, featuring patented technologies such as the ground-bridge circuit. Today, under Harman International since its 2000 acquisition, Crown specializes in high-output amplifiers for touring rigs, cinema venues, installed systems, portable PA, and commercial audio, prioritizing reliability and innovation over consumer categories like speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Crown holds a commanding position as a pro-audio powerhouse, trusted by industry leaders for its durable, high-performance amplifiers that define live sound and installation standards. Far from high-end audiophile or vintage collector fare, it dominates the professional market with over 75 years of technical milestones, though recent production shifts to Mexico reflect ongoing evolution. For the discerning hi-fi buyer eyeing pro-grade power, Crown delivers uncompromised authority.
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