XLi 3500 Power Amplifier vs XLS 1502
The XLi 3500 Power Amplifier costs about $130 more than the XLS 1502, and the XLS 1502 is the one that keeps 3-contact AUX terminal block and speakON NL4. Budget 350W more on the circuit.
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XLS 1502| Spec | XLi 3500 Power Amplifier | XLS 1502 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 30.9 lbs | 8.6 lbs |
| Power draw | 350W | Passive |
| Depth | 365 mm | 195.58 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 12 |
| Price | ~$749 | ~$619 |
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
XLi 3500 Power Amplifier
Nothing the XLS 1502 doesn't also have.
XLS 1502
- 3-contact AUX terminal block
- speakON NL4
- Binding-post pair
- TRS 1/4"
- RCA
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.