Opinions on Peavey DPC 750 requested

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · September 21st, 2009, 11:59 PM

There is a DPC 750 coming up for auction here locally. It's a switching power supply design.

Here's the link to Peavey's online manual:
http://www.peavey.com/assets/literat...s/80301435.pdf

If I could get it cheap, would it perform well in a home stereo application?

**Old Guy** · September 22nd, 2009, 07:09 AM

My first reaction is not good, or at least restrict it to LF use.

Early switch mode power amps weren't great.

Amps aren't hard to get....what's your budget?

**bowtie427ss** · September 22nd, 2009, 08:00 AM

It's gotta be better than the "DECA" time bombs they made/sold, no?

I would think this newer generation must be an improvement. But, having had some in depth DECA experience back in the day, i don't think i'd own a Peavey amp with the word "digital" printed on it at any price.

To kinda parrot OG, i don't think the market has ever offered better deals on used power than what you can find now, i'd keep shopping.

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · September 22nd, 2009, 09:57 AM

Okay guys, Thanks. I wanted to be armed with some info just in case it looks like it's going to go dirt cheap.

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · September 23rd, 2009, 10:57 PM

It went for $50....... that was more than I wanted to pay even if I had remembered to bid.

**Old Guy** · September 24th, 2009, 08:30 AM

50 bucks doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room...but there is stuff out there...

In the $100-150 are there are literally zillions of options.

Fer instance, if I ever get around to looking at it, a 300 RMS/ch QSC sitting on the shelf here...not a for sale offer, just an example of the kind of thing that's around...

I posted a link to a craigslist ad, fellow had some little 35 watt ch crowns and a Mac...he still has the little crowns and I'm sure would be flexible.

If I see anything absolutely wonderful I'll post you a heads up. Good deals go quick.

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · September 24th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Old Guy

50 bucks doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room...but there is stuff out there...

It was more about the deal, than the amp. It was really scratched up, and it's something I can easily live without......... but if I could have gotten it cheap enough, I would have gone for it.