Peavey has been supplying some of the world's most powerful amplification to performing musicians for decades, and its Peavey CS4080 Power Amplifiers are the highest powered iteration in the popular CS Power Amp line. The CS4080 is rated for a maximum output of 4080 watts in bridged mono mode, and is especially well suited to situations in which high impedance speakers are used. While the CS4000 Power Amp can supply 900 watts per channel at 1 x 8 ohms, the CS4080 ups the power to 1400 watts. The end result is that the CS4080 can maintain high sound quality at louder volumes than any other amplifier in the CS product range.

Sound quality is one of the aspects that has built Peavey's excellent standing among musicians, and the CS4080 delivers on that promise, providing plenty of headroom to avoid distortion at high volumes, and enough power to fill the largest indoor or outdoor concert venues. Additionally, like the other amplifiers in the CS range, the CS4080 can output sound in stereo, dual channel mono, or bridged mono. In bridged mode, the two separate channels are combined, making the full 4080 watts of the amplifier available for a single channel of output. Because the CS4080 can output in stereo or mono, it is an ideal choice for both instrumentalists and DJs.

An extremely useful feature of the CS4080 is the fact that it automatically mutes all output when the power is switched on or off, preventing loud pops. This is particularly valuable in outdoor settings, when power can unexpectedly be lost. In addition to this feature, the CS4080 also has extensive circuitry protecting vital internal components in the event of an overload, along with a self-limiting feature that will automatically lower the output volume if it detects that the speakers will be overloaded by the input. Finally, since heat is a concern when working with 4080 watts of power, the CS4080 is equipped with internal heat sinks and fans that automatically increase in speed when needed.

A touring band would do well to have Peavey CS4080 Power Amplifiers on stage. It is a workhorse that can withstand a high level of abuse and still power day-long events without flinching. The CS4080 is not for small venues, however. Bands that are still in the rehearsal stages or only playing smaller clubs should consider purchasing one of the many Peavey combo amps instead, as they will not overpower a small venue in the way that the CS4080 would.

Peavey CS4080 Power Amplifiers - Summary:
* Delivers up to 4080 watts of power in bridged mono operation
* Ideal for bands that play outdoors or in very large venues
* Able to output in mono or stereo, making it suitable for DJs or house music, as well as instrumentalists
* Several protective measures to prevent the unit from being damaged when power or heat conditions are unfavorable
* Power output is quite high for small clubs and concert halls and can easily overpower them