XLi 3500 Power Amplifier vs XTi 4002
The XTi 4002 costs about $910 more than the XLi 3500 Power Amplifier and buys you 5 more I/O, plus Binding-post pair and speakON NL4. It draws 350W less, which matters on a full rack.
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XTi 4002| Spec | XLi 3500 Power Amplifier | XTi 4002 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 2U |
| Weight | 30.9 lbs | 18.5 lbs |
| Power draw | 350W | Passive |
| Depth | 365 mm | 311 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 10 |
| Price | ~$749 | ~$1,659 |
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 XTi 4002 doesn't also have.
XTi 4002
- Binding-post pair
- speakON NL4
- XLR Male
- USB-B
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.