In late 2013, the original equipment manufacturer discontinued the following Crown amplifier part numbers:
| ASTi P/N | Crown P/N | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A-PAMP-CRN-8 | CTS8200AUSPCN, 110v | Eight-channel networked audio amplifier, 110 V domestic |
| A-PAMP-CRN-8i | CTS8200AE60USPCN - International | Eight-channel networked audio amplifier, 230 V international |
| A-PAMP-CRN-4 | CTS4200AUSPCN 110v | Four-channel networked audio amplifier, 110 V domestic |
| A-PAMP-CRN-4i | CTS4200AE60USPCN - International | Four-channel networked audio amplifier, 230 V international |
Ashly Audio manufactures ASTi’s replacement for the Crown, which uses the following ASTi part numbers: A-PAMP-ASH-8 (120 VAC) and A-PAMP-ASH-8i (240 VAC).
ASTi supports the Ashly Power Amplifier in Telestra 4.41 and later. If you’re running Telestra 4.41 or earlier, you’ll need to update to a new Telestra software version if your Crown amplifier fails. Fortunately, switching from a Crown amplifier to an Ashly Power Amplifier doesn’t require any Studio model changes. Configuring the Ashly Power Amplifier in the Telestra web interface (8.X and later) and Remote Management System (7.X and earlier) is similar to configuring a Crown amplifier. The Ashly Power Amplifier requires an additional Ethernet cable from the ACENet switch to the amplifier. To learn more about Ashly Power Amplifier configuration, go to the Ashly Amplifier User Guide.
If you have any questions, please contact ASTi at 703-471-2104 or support@asti-usa.com.