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Behringer A500 Reference Studio Power Amplifier

This ultra linear power amplifier is the top choice for recording studios and post production work, yet its amazing price is just the beginning. You get true audiophile grade performance that delivers 2 x 230 Watts into 4 Ohms or 500 Watts into 8 Ohms bridged, with enough overhead to always keep you on the safe side. The A500s advanced convection type cooling system guarantees stable, noise free operation, while its servo controlled design can drive virtually all passive speakers. Feature:
The review I mentioned cites some lackluster connections but then again it's a very low priced amp that if someone used in a fixed location and didn't have to use it on the road, it would have no problem. I plan to get one just to play with and perhaps use to power a subwoofer in the bridged mono mode, or give to my son for use with with an old preamp/tuner that I no longer need. Solid State amplifiers like this one should have no "sound" of their own, but rather should pass a signal without audibly altering it, if it does that, and there's no measured data that indicates otherwise, it is one helluva bargain. If you want something you can use on the road, get a QSC, they can take a beating. If you just need some stable power for a home studio, the Behringer will be perfect.

Sound:
I think your store would be wise to cite the review from The Audio Critic on line magazine. They tested this amp and gave it a good review based on performance for the money. Their comments were that for the price it was an excellent value even if it did not produce the rated wattage of 160wpc at 8ohms but rather 120 wpc, it is still hard to beat. The negative comments I see listed hear sound like they are based on someone who is used to tube amps which do things to sound that are good for performance but bad for playback, asuming what you want is inaudible distortion.