Crest audio V650 SPECIFICATIONS

POWER AMPLIFIER

Product Information

The Crest V650 integrates cost-effective design with exceptional
sonic accuracy, long-term reliability, and basic features required
for a variety of professional applications. Attractive, high-tech
styling and comprehensive metering make the V650 an excellent
choice.

The V650’s remarkable price/performance ratio is the result of
innovative engineering and highly efficient manufacturing in
Crest’s modern USA facility–along with nearly two decades of
leadership in professional amplifier design. However, no com­promises in component selection or quality control were permit­ted as a shortcut to cost reductions. In every respect, the V650
embodies the Crest Audio tradition of roadworthy ruggedness
and reliability. For example, the V650 includes the same
TourClass®protection features as found in Crest’s CA, CKS,
CKV and CKX Series amplifiers. That means the V650 will
endure virtually any type of mishap or system stress–from uncon­trolled “upstream” oscillation to extreme ambient heat or acci­dental shorting–without damage to internal circuitry or connected
speakers.

Equally suited to permanent installation or mobile applications,
the V650 offers a welcome balance of exceptional audio perfor­mance and overall value.

V650 Features

• Robust “Over-built” Power Supply - Massive filter capacitors
and high output custom transformer provide ample current for
solid bass performance, even when driving low impedance loads.

• More Output Transistors - By using more output devices than
many comparable competitive models, the V650 puts less stress
on each device for a wider safe operating area (SOA) and long­term reliability.

V650

• Wide-Band Design - Frequency response extends from 10Hz
to 20kHz (-3dB at 165kHz), ensuring powerful sub-bass perfor­mance as well as detailed, transparent high frequency response.

• Effective Cooling - Large, extruded aluminum heatsink and
front-mounted, two-speed 4-inch fan minimize internal tempera­tures to prolong amplifier life.

• 20-Segment Precision Meter Display - Instantaneous metering
with peak hold and ACL operation readings.

• Rated for Sustained Operation into 2Ω Loads

• Front Panel Magnetic Circuit Breaker/Power Switch ­Eliminates need for AC line fuses.

• TourClass Protection Circuits

ACL (Active Clip Limiting) prevents speaker damage with
gentle gain reduction at clip threshold.
IGM (Instantaneous Gain Modulation) monitors connected
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 also includes protection from thermal runaway,
input overload, DC, short circuit, in-rush current, and turn­on/turn-off transients.

• Recessed Front Panel Detented Attenuators

• Differentially-balanced 1/4" TRS and Barrier Strip Input

Connectors

• Five-Way Binding Post or Speakon Output Connectors
(market dependent)

• Additional LED Indicators for Active and Protect

• Stereo/Bridged Mono Mode Select Switch

• Five Year Warranty*

Power Specifications 8Ω Stereo 4Ω Stereo 2Ω Stereo 8Ω Bridged 4Ω Bridged

1kHz, 1% THD+N 200W 325W 425W 650W 850W

Figures are Watts per channel, both channels driven.

V650 POWER AMPLIFIER

SPECIFICATIONS

8Ω Stereo Power †
4Ω Stereo Power †

2Ω Stereo Power †
8Ω Bridged Power †
4Ω Bridged Power †

Max RMS Output Voltage

(each channel)

Peak Output Voltage (each channel)

Frequency Response (+0/-0.3dB, 1W/8Ω)

Power Bandwidth (Rated power at 4Ω, 1% THD+N)

TourClass Protection

(rated power at 4Ω, 1kHz)

THD+N

SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8Ω, 60Hz & 7kHz)

Damping Factor (10-400Hz at 8Ω)

Input CMRR (1 kHz)

Input Sensitivity (rated power at 8Ω)

Voltage Gain

Input Impedance

(balanced/unbalanced)

Hum & Noise (“A” weighted, full power at 4Ω)

Crosstalk (“A” weighted, full power at 4Ω)

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/4Ω)

1/3 Power Curr. Draw (continuous music, 120V/4Ω)

Max Curr. Draw (circuit breaker rating, 120V/4Ω)

Thermal Emissions (1/8 Power, 4Ω)
Thermal Emissions (1/3 Power, 4Ω)

Cooling

Controls

LED Indicators

(per channel)

Construction

Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)

Gross Weight, Net Weight

Warranty

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%
<0.05%
>800:1
> - 64dB
.775V
X46
>20kΩ/>10kΩ

-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: 2 attenuators, magnetic circuit
breaker/power switch.
Rear Panel: mode select switch.
20-segment signal meter w/peak hold, Protect,
Active, Active Clip Limiting (ACL)
14 gauge steel

5.25" x 19" x 12" / 133 x 483 x 305mm
38 lbs. / 17.3 kg., 36 lbs. / 16.3 kg.
5 years*

Architect’s & Engineer’s Specifications

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 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 attenua­tor setting levels when the amplifier is turned on, and circuitry for imped­ance sensing and active clip limiting.
The amplifier shall be front-to-side cooled, with a two-speed AC fan.
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 4Ω,
1kHz. The hum and noise level shall be 105 dB below rated output, “A”
weighted. SMPTE IMD shall be less than 0.05%, rated power at 8Ω, 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/8Ω.
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.
Front panel mounted attenuators shall be recessed and detented. Front
panel indicators shall include an “Active” LED, a “Protect” LED and a
20-segment LED signal level meter for each channel, which includes an
ACL LED. The amplifier shall have a combination power switch/magnetic
circuit breaker fitted on the front panel.
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 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 han­dles 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 36 lbs. (16.3 kg). The amplifier shall be designated the Crest Audio
model V650.

Rear View, Binding Post Version

643-210

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CLASS 2 WIRING MAY BE USED

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CAUTION

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Designed & manufactured in the USA by:

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr.

Paramus New Jersey, 07652 USA

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Rear View, Speakon Version (not available in North America)

643-016

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Designed & manufactured in the USA by:

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr.

Paramus New Jersey, 07652 USA

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† 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.

Crest Audio Inc.

100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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