Product Information
Power Specifications
CV301
40 Hz - 20 kHz
<0.1% THD
300 Watts
EIA
@ 1 kHz, <0.05% THD
340 Watts
Bridged Mode
8 Ohms, 40Hz - 20kHz.
600 Watts
Power Specifications
CV601
20 Hz - 20 kHz
<0.1% THD
625 Watts
EIA
@ 1 kHz, <0.05% THD
650 Watts
Bridged Mode
16 Ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz.
1250 Watts
The Crest Models CV301 and CV601 are convection-cooled profession-
al power amplifiers designed specifically to drive constant-voltage dis-
tributed speaker systems.
The model CV601 is the convection-cooled equivalent of the fan-cooled
Crest 7001, and offers the same sonic performance and reliability that
has made Crest amplifiers the choice of professionals worldwide. The
CV601’s power supply enables it to provide dual 625 watt, 70-volt line
outputs for large distributed loudspeaker systems.
Each of the CV301’s two channels provides 300 watts into a 70 or 100
volt line, as well as a conventional 4 ohm speaker load. Internal auto-
formers provide the necessary step-up voltage required for distributed
lines. Internal output isolation transformers are available as an option.
Both the CV301 and the CV601 are fully compatible with other Crest
amplifiers, Octal Socket Accessories, and the NexSys computer-con-
trolled audio system.
Stereo, parallel, and bridged mono modes are chosen with a rear-panel
Mode Select switch. Actively balanced XLR input connections are pro-
vided for each channel. On both the CV301 and the CV601, Input and
Output barrier strips are provided. On the CV601, 5-way output binding
posts are also provided.
The CV Series protection features are numerous:
• Clip Limiting
• IGM Impedance Sensing
• Thermal Protection
• Short Circuit Protection
• DC Voltage Protection
• Turn-On/Turn-Off Transient Protection
• Auto-Ramp Signal Control
In addition, the AC Power Switch incorporates a circuit breaker for extra
electrical protection. LED indicators (Clip/Limit, Signal, Temp/DC, and
Active) are located on the front panel to keep the user informed as to
each channel’s operating status and to warn of abnormal conditions. A
Signal Ground Lift barrier strip is provided on the rear panel to help
solve ground loops.
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Crest Audio CV Series Amplifiers are
fully compatible with the NexSys
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Computer-Controlled Audio system.
Model CV301: 40Hz-20kHz and EIA figures shown below are for 70.7 volts, 100 volts, or 4 ohms.
Model CV601: 20Hz-20kHz and EIA figures shown below are for 70.7 volts, or 8 ohms.
CV301 / CV601
POWER AMPLIFIERS
