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Would an XLR to RCA adapter work? Yes
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Ok. I wasn't aware that they made those kind of cables. Wonder if the sound is affected by them?
Something to look at though.
Thanks.
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I highly doubt they would degrade the sound.
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Specs show that the Crown amp is 19" wide. Wonder if that is the chassis or the faceplate? I've never really looked at Crown amps and definately not heard one. Anyone here able to compare their sound as compared to other amps?
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When I added an outboard amp to my 3808, I didn’t notice a significant difference. Certainly not one that I would recommend anyone spending money that would be better spent on food for their children or some gift that would get their old lady horny….
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Bobby, reading this now isn't resulting in "quick input", but if you're going to "pull the trigger" maybe it would be better to do it at the firing range rather than on that amp. Your 3808 may have more maximum power capacity than you think(for example, note Hometheater Magazine test showing about 200 watt capability], and also keep in mind that 200 watts would only result in a 1.87dB louder split-second peak than would 130 watts. For example, a peak played at 105dB using 130 watts could play it at 106.87dB using 200 watts; very little difference. Unless you're actually playing material with a very wide dynamic range(e.g., some classical recordings)at extremely high sound levels that require more than the 3808 can output(rather doubtful), getting an amplifier that's rated at 200, or 400, or 800 watts isn't going to make any difference. Unused amplifier headroom is simply that: unused. Maybe the guy who suggested that what was needed wasn't more power, but rather, less beer, had it right. Thanks for that link JohnK. Looks like the 3808 driving all channels doesn't drop as far as I thought it would.
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Maybe the guy who suggested that what was needed wasn't more power, but rather, less beer, had it right. beer? Now what kind of cockamamie advice is that? 
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Maybe the guy who suggested that what was needed wasn't more power, but rather, less beer, had it right. beer? Now what kind of cockamamie advice is that? Yeah, I just acted like I didn't even see that one 
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Specs show that the Crown amp is 19" wide. Wonder if that is the chassis or the faceplate? 19" is how wide the faceplate (with "ears") is on rackmount equipment. One thing that needs to be noted is that most pro power amps have fans that are much louder than in-home users would like.
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