If you want a high-performing, reliable power amp that cranks—and that’s light enough so even your rockin’ octogenarian granny can load it in—look no further than Mackie’s FRS Series. The FRS-1700 power amplifier gives you amazing power, price and portability—for the real world. It features Mackie’s legendary Fast Recovery™ circuitry for clean, undistorted sound with the ultimate in punch and clarity. Delivering more Watts per dollar than other amps in it's price range—1700W respectively at 4 ohms bridged—the FRS power amplifier satisfies even the most demanding systems, without making a huge dent in your bank account.

With their resonant switching power supplies, FRS amps are super-efficient and ultra-lightweight, making them perfect for portable PA rigs, too—and Grannies on Tour. "Built-like-a-tank" construction and sophisticated protection circuitry ensure they will withstand the rigors of the road, and perform flawlessly during gigs, no matter what you throw at them. Combine the FRS Series amplifiers with the Mackie Precision Passive loudspeakers, and you’ve got optimum performance from a powerhouse system. Try'em for yourself and you'll see, FRS Series amps are simply louder, lighter and better than anything else in their class.

Features:

• 310W at 8 ohms per channel
• 540W at 4 ohms per channel
• 830W at 2 ohms per channel
• 1080W at 8 ohms in Bridge Mono mode
• 1660W at 4 ohms in Bridge Mono mode
• Fast Recovery design for clean, undistorted sound
• Ultra-light, ultra-quiet, ultra-efficient switching power supply
• Short, under-impedance, over-current and thermal protection
• Robust, impact-resistant, all-steel 2U rackmount chassis