I-Tech 12000HD vs PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier
The I-Tech 12000HD and the PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier sit at about the same price, but the PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier adds 3 more I/O. Budget 100W more on the circuit.
| Spec | I-Tech 12000HD | PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 32.2 lbs | 33.1 lbs |
| Power draw | 600W | 700W |
| Depth | 482 mm | 482 mm |
| I/O count | 7 | 10 |
| Price | ~$4,499 | ~$4,499 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
I-Tech 12000HD
- AES3 XLR
PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier
Nothing the I-Tech 12000HD doesn't also have.
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.

