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MGR/Ron Badgerow - Full Armor Productions « Tapco J-800 »
Published on 08/25/04 at 15:00I recently purchased this new line of Tapco "Juice" amplifier from Full Compass Systems Ltd., Middleton, WI (800-356-5844). After talking to the sales rep, Ron Vogel, ext 1139, he explained that this new line of amplifiers made under the Tapco brand, was a Mackie product. I paid just under $300, including shipping.
Right out of the box, I new this would be a welcomed addition to my PA rig. I needed an amplifier that had all the inputs, like 1/4" and XLR, This amp has both. Secondly, I recently switched to the Speakon connectors, so most of my cables are Neutrik Speakon, not banana jacks, this amp not only has 2 for mains, but a third for mono bridge! Excellent! Now I planned on using this amp to run my 2 Yorkville 401 Elite cabinets, 2-way 15", rated for 400 watts, 4ohms. This amplifier really delivered it's promised 800watts 4ohms bridged! The first assignment was a 2-day show, 50 bands, one of three stages. Ran super both days (wish I could say the same about the Crest LA901!) These bands were hard core metal screeming bands, harsh limits, not pop music. With the clip filter engaged, full punch and drive were never a problem! Great choice!
Runs a little hotter than the Yamaha, Crown, and QSC amps that I use, so at first I was worried about over-heating, but after the first 2-day show, no signs of excess heat! Poor venting.
Too heavy. Like all amplifiers, someone should make the engineers carry this around all day, then decide to manufacture it!
Wish that it also had binding posts/banana jacks.
Sad to say, only a one year warranty!
Super construction, and solid connectors.
Pretty basic layout, well balanced weight for the front rack mounting.
Super buy! It's better than Crown's XLS series, but not quite the features of QSC's RMX series.
Excellent choice for any setting, except areas that have poor venting, this will be an issue for heat.
I"m sure I'll see more of these in my PA gear, especially for the money!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
Right out of the box, I new this would be a welcomed addition to my PA rig. I needed an amplifier that had all the inputs, like 1/4" and XLR, This amp has both. Secondly, I recently switched to the Speakon connectors, so most of my cables are Neutrik Speakon, not banana jacks, this amp not only has 2 for mains, but a third for mono bridge! Excellent! Now I planned on using this amp to run my 2 Yorkville 401 Elite cabinets, 2-way 15", rated for 400 watts, 4ohms. This amplifier really delivered it's promised 800watts 4ohms bridged! The first assignment was a 2-day show, 50 bands, one of three stages. Ran super both days (wish I could say the same about the Crest LA901!) These bands were hard core metal screeming bands, harsh limits, not pop music. With the clip filter engaged, full punch and drive were never a problem! Great choice!
Runs a little hotter than the Yamaha, Crown, and QSC amps that I use, so at first I was worried about over-heating, but after the first 2-day show, no signs of excess heat! Poor venting.
Too heavy. Like all amplifiers, someone should make the engineers carry this around all day, then decide to manufacture it!
Wish that it also had binding posts/banana jacks.
Sad to say, only a one year warranty!
Super construction, and solid connectors.
Pretty basic layout, well balanced weight for the front rack mounting.
Super buy! It's better than Crown's XLS series, but not quite the features of QSC's RMX series.
Excellent choice for any setting, except areas that have poor venting, this will be an issue for heat.
I"m sure I'll see more of these in my PA gear, especially for the money!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com