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Written by GuitarTools.co.uk member - MakoMako.
The CA15-Cimarron is an acoustic amplifier that is manufactured by the amplifier company Crate.
Price:
$149.95 at zzounds.com and samedaymusic.com
Specs:
- Output Power Rating: 12+ watts RMS @ 5% THD, 4 ohm load
- Low: +/- 15dB @ 80Hz
- Mid: +/- 15dB @ 650Hz
- High: +/- 15dB @ 10kHz
- Input Impedance: 1.5M ohm
- Maz Input Signal: 7v peak to peak
- Total System Gain: 52dB @ 1kHz
- Input Sensitivity: 20mV
- Internal Speakers: 8" Crate Custom Design, 4 ohm, 15 watts; Peizo Tweeter
- Power Requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz, 30VA
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA
- Size and Weight: 14"H x 14"W x 12"D, 21 lbs.
Features:
- 2 Input Jacks
- 2 Independent Channels
- Low-Mid-High Equalizer
- Reverb
- CD Input Jack
- Speaker Input Jack
- Headphone Input Jack
(Rating: 10 out of 10)
Sound:
The quality of the amp is wonderful. Whether it is producing vocals from a microphone, or acoustics from a guitar, the sound is superb. Even producing both at the same time, via the two separate channels, the sound comes through in shining colour and as clear as day. The equalizer allows for a fair amount of customizing to find the sound that you truly want. Whether it is every amp, or simply this one, when the treble is put to high and a microphone is plugged in, a high-pitched ringing noise is heard; my only complaint. As for volume, it is more than loud enough at 3 for practice. As for live performances, even in the higher gain levels, it still comes in rather clear.
(Rating: 8 out of 10)
Quality:
The build of the amp is quite solid. Although it might be a bit heavy for some, considering the size, it is a good weight. I have had it bump around and get banged up a fair amount while driving around, but everything is still in working order. I would mistake this thing for a safe if I didn't know any better. (Rating: 10 out of 10)
Reliability:
I've stumbled on to no problems thus far with that amp. It always produces the sound and volume I want, although it may be hard for beginners to do the same. The knobs are quite touchy, so one may find themselves with volume a bit more than they wish. (Rating: 9 out of 10)
Overall:
A very good amp. It is a great upgrade amp for someone who is looking to upgrade. Reliable, well-built, and wonderful sounding amplifier. I suggest it to anyone looking for a good acoustic amp without breaking their budget.
Total user(s) rating = 9.3 out of 10 |
