Outlaw 950 - already dated? (1 Viewer)

[Legairre]

Russell,
Many of the amps in the 200wpc range weight around 80 pounds with just 5 channels. All these specs came from the manufactures web sites.
ATI 1505(150x5): 73lbs
Parasound HCA2205AT(220x5): 85lbs
Rotel RMB-1095(200x5): 75lbs
Sherbourn 5/1500A(200x5): website shows an in carton weight of 79lbs so lets substract four lbs for the box and packaging and make it 75lbs.
All of these amps are proven, quality 5 channels amps. Sounds to me like Outlaw is skimping on the power supplies. Or maybe they know something about amplifier design no one else does. I remember they originally stated that the amp weighed more than 100lbs. Did they cut corners somewhere and use cheaper/smaller power supplies? I noticed they don't publish the size of the power supplies anywhere.
When it comes to amps. It all in the power supply. I'm with you Russell.

 

[John Morris]

Hey, I wanna play too.
ATI 2505(250x5) - 106 lbs.

 

[Legairre]

Now that's what I'd expect a 7 channel 200 wpc amp to weigh. Sure John pull out the big guns. The mighty 2505. Talk about a beast.

 

[Nigel Pond]

Guys, don't forget that spec for a DVD firewire connection is not final yet -- it's designated as v0.9. We all know that in this industry a lot can happen between 0.9 and 1.0!!

 

[Ricky T]

I'm not sure why someone would want a 7 channel amp? A true 200x7 amp should weigh over 120 pounds and be at 9+ inches tall...not really audio rack friendly dimensions. Isn't the whole point of separates to maintain flexibility and not skimp on the power supply? I'd much rather have a 200x2/200x5 combo or a 200x3/150x5 combo. I'm surprised Outlaw just didn't design a big 2 channel amp to compliment their 165x5...betcha they would sell alot more 2 channels that 7 channels.....

 

[Sankar]

Ricky,

I agree with you. I had an AT1505 (and was using my Denon 3801 rear amps for the rear surrounds). Recently, I picked up an AT1504 which I use in bridged mode (so they are 450Wpc) for the mains and let the AT1505 take up the other 5 channels. Having 2 amps gives more flexibility in placement etc. and is easier on your back when things need to be moved.