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Crate CA15-Cimarron Amplifier - 2007/01/05 06:26
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 Requirments: 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: (10/10)
2 Input Jacks
2 Independant Channels
Low-Mid-High Equilizer
Reverb
CD Input Jack
Speaker Input Jack
Headphone Input Jack
Sound: (8/10)
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 seperate channels, the sound comes through in shining color and as clear as day. The equilizer allows for a fair amount of customizing to find the sound that you truely 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.
Quality: (10/10)
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.
Reliability: (9/10)
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.
Overall:
A very good amp. It is a great upgrade amp for someone who is looking to upgrade. Reliable, well-built, and wonderfull sounding amplifier. I suggest it to anyone looking for a good acoustic amp without breaking their budget.
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My Gear:
Epiphone Chet Atkins SST Studio Acoustic/Electric (Ebony)
Ovation CC-057 Celebrity Acoustic/Electric (Red)
Crate GX15R Electric Guitar Amplifier
Crate CA15-Cimarron Acoustic Guitar Amplifier |
