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Pair of Crown XLS 2502 Drive Core Stereo Amplifiers.I have a pair of Crown XLS 2502 Drive Core tech Stereo power amplifiers.These are high power Class D amplifiers.110V versions. Will add a Step Down Transformer for free.These are stable down to 2 Ohm loads.Ideal case use would be for passive sub...
Crown’s XLS 2502 is a respected Class D pro amp known for massive power in a lightweight package, but at A$1,700 this listing is ambitious compared to the typical used market. Based on 63 recent AUD comparables, the median asking price is A$345, with the 75th percentile at A$826; this price sits well above the top quartile, nearly double the 75th percentile mark. Even accounting for new retail prices historically around US$650–$850 (roughly A$1,000–A$1,300), A$1,700 for a used unit is hard to justify unless condition or extras are exceptional.
That power density—775W per channel at 4Ω, 2400W bridged—and DriveCore efficiency make it a giant killer for passive speakers or active sub setups, and its DSP and multiple inputs add real flexibility. However, unless this is pristine original-owner gear with rack ears, cables, and proof of low use, the upside doesn’t match the price. At or above median pricing with unknown condition, a buyer should verify operation, fan noise, and input integrity before committing.
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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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