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v. 2.3  5/20/97  B1000024

200 Watts

325 Watts

425 Watts

650 Watts

850 Watts

44.5V

126V

10Hz-20kHz, -3dB @ 165kHz

20Hz-20kHz

ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, 

DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush,

sub/ultrasonic input.

<1.0%

<0.1%

>800:1

> - 64dB

.775V

X46

>20k

/>10k

-105 dB

> - 60 dB

AB

TRS (tip +) & Barrier Strip

5-way binding posts or Speakon

(market dependent)

36,000 µF

100V-240V, 50-60Hz

1.6A

6.4A

7.8A

12.0A

1460 BTU/hr

2100 BTU/hr

Front to Side via one 110 CFM, 2-Speed AC fan

Front panel: magnetic circuit breaker/power

switch. Rear Panel: 2 attenuators, mode select

switch.

1 Clip, 1 Signal per channel, Protect, Active

14 gauge steel

5.25" x 19" x 12" / 133 x 483 x 305mm

41 lbs. / 18.6 kg., 39 lbs. / 17.7 kg.

5 years*

8

Stereo Power † 

4

Stereo Power † 

2

Stereo Power † 

8

Bridged Power † 

4

Bridged Power †

Max RMS Output Voltage 

(each channel)

Peak Output Voltage 

(each channel)

Frequency Response 

(+0/-0.3dB, 1W/8

)

Power Bandwidth 

(Rated power at 4

, 1% THD+N)

TourClass Protection

THD+N 

(rated power at 4

, 1kHz)

SMPTE IMD 

(rated power at 8

, 60Hz & 7kHz)

Damping Factor 

(10-400Hz at 8

)

Input CMRR 

(1 kHz)

Input Sensitivity 

(rated power at 8

)

Voltage Gain

Input Impedance 

(balanced/unbalanced)

Hum & Noise 

(“A” weighted, full power at 4

)

Crosstalk 

(“A” weighted, full power at 4

)

Class

Input Connectors 

(per channel)

Output Connectors 

(per channel)

Filter Storage

Power Supply 

(factory configured)

Idle Current Draw 

(120V)

1/8 Power Curr. Draw 

(typical music, 120V/4

)

1/3 Power Curr. Draw (

continuous music, 120V/4

)

Max Curr. Draw 

(circuit breaker rating, 120V/4

)

Thermal Emissions

(1/8 Power, 4

Thermal Emissions

(1/3 Power, 4

Cooling

Controls

LED Indicators

Construction

Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)

Gross Weight, Net Weight

Warranty

A r c h i t e c t ’ s   &   E n g i n e e r ’ s   S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

The power amplifier shall have two channels. Each channel shall deliver a

minimum of 200 watts at 8 ohms, 325 watts at 4 ohms and 425 watts at 2

ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD+N. In bridged mono mode, it shall deliver 650 watts

at 8 ohms and 850 watts into 4 ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD+N.

The amplifier shall be front-to-side cooled, with a two-speed AC fan.

The amplifier shall have circuitry to protect itself and the speaker load

from output short circuits, DC voltage on outputs, and thermal overload.

The amplifier shall include circuitry to gradually increase gain to attenua-

tor setting levels when the amplifier is turned on, and circuitry for imped-

ance sensing and active clip limiting.

The amplifier shall have a voltage gain of X46 with an input sensitivity of

.775V for rated power at 8 ohms. THD+N shall be less than 1.0% at 4

,

1kHz. The hum and noise level shall be 105 dB below rated output, “A”

weighted. SMPTE IMD shall be less than 0.1%, rated power at 8

, 60Hz

and 7kHz. The amplifier shall have a class AB output stage. The frequency

response shall be greater than 10Hz-20kHz, +0/-0.3dB, 1W/8

.

The amplifier shall operate at 100V-240V, 50-60 Hz AC (configured at

factory). Maximum current draw shall not exceed 12 amperes at 120VAC,

(circuit breaker limited), with both channels driven continuously into a 4

ohm resistor.

A combination power switch/magnetic circuit breaker shall be mounted on

the front panel. Front panel indicators shall include an “Active” LED, a

“Protect” LED, “Signal” LED and a “Clip” LED (one per channel).

Gain attenuators shall be rear panel mounted. A rear panel Bridge/Stereo

mode select switch shall be provided. Rear panel input connectors shall be

an actively balanced TRS (tip +), and barrier strip for each channel.

Output connectors shall be Speakon connectors or 5-way binding posts

(market dependent). Rear mounting ears shall be provided.

A rear-panel IEC AC mains socket or single AC mains cord having an

appropriate AC plug for the intended operating voltage shall be provided

(market dependent).

The packaging of the amplifier shall allow for standard rack mounting

without requiring space between similar units. Optional rack mount han-

dles shall be available. Dimensions shall be 5.25" (133mm) high x 19"

(483mm) wide x 12" (305mm) deep. The amplifier shall have a net weight

of 39 lbs. (17.7 kg). The amplifier shall be designated the Crest Audio

model Vs650.

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA 

TEL

: 201.909.8700 

FAX

: 201.909.8744

http://www.crestaudio.com

Printed in USA

V s 6 5 0   P O W E R   A M P L I F I E R

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

† Power figures are watts per channel, both channels driven, 1kHz, 1% THD+N. * 3-Year Warranty with 2 additional years is Registration Card is sent to Crest Audio. (USA, UK, Canada, and
many other countries). Crest Audio reserves the right to make improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specification. Crest Audio specification literature is available in
downloadable PDF format; visit our website at:  http://www.crestaudio.com.

©1997 Crest Audio Inc.

Serial Number

Designed & manufactured in the USA by:

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr.

Paramus New Jersey, 07652 USA

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Ch.B

Bridge

Ch.A

Output

Output

+

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

ATTENTION!  POUR ÉVITER LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOC

ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PLACEZ PAS CET APPAREIL SOUS LA PLUIE OU Á

L'HUMIDITÉ

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CLASS 2 WIRING MAY BE USED

A+B

Serial Number

Designed & manufactured in the USA by:

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr.

Paramus New Jersey, 07652 USA

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NL4FC

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Rear View, Binding Post Version

Rear View, Speakon Version 

(not available in North America)

B1000024

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