Crest Audio CA18 Power Amplifier

Crest’s legendary “overbuilt” power supply
• Toroidal power transformer
• Latest generation of high-speed, wide-bandwidth output devices
• Twin tunnel cooling with back-to-front airflow

• Dual, variable speed DC fans
• Massive, extruded aluminium heat sinks
• Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch (TRS) inputs
• Speakon™ connectors or 2 pairs of 5-Way Binding Post Outputs (market dependent)• External switches for stereo/parallel/bridged mono mode, Pin 2/3 hot (+), ground lift, and gain/input sensitivity

• TourClass® protection circuits:
– ACL (Active Clip Limiting) prevents speaker damage with gentle gain reduction at clip threshold.
– IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors speaker loads to detect conditions that may overstress output devices, allowing safe operation into nominal 2Ω impedances.
– AutoRamp gradually increases gain to attenuator setting level when the amplifier is turned on.

– TourClass protection also includes comprehensive thermal management, short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush and sub/ultrasonic input protection.
• Recessed, stepped attenuators
• Front panel circuit breaker switch
• Modular construction
• Five-year warranty*

The power amp is one of the best amplifiers in Kenya and is worth your money. The power amplifier price in Kenya is affordable yet delivers excellent quality output