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X4 Touring Amplifier vs PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier

The X4 Touring Amplifier costs about $4,500 more than the PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier and buys you 1 more I/O. It takes 1 rack unit less, too.

X4 Touring Amplifier and PLD8.0 Touring Amplifier compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecX4 Touring AmplifierPLD8.0 Touring Amplifier
Rack space1U2U
Weight33.1 lbs33.1 lbs
Power draw700W700W
Depth495 mm482 mm
I/O count1110
Price~$8,999~$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.

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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.

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