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Great amp, awesome as a spare :)
Well, the sound out of this thing exceeds expectations. It is clean and clear all the way through to being dimed and I mean that, I tested with the volme on full, the wife wasn't too happy :) ! It's a great clean base for a pedal platform.
The only thing I was disappointed with is the output running through an 2x12 (Hareley Benton G212V) set at 8ohm mono. I bought the amp as a spare to keep in my bag when gigging should my Bugera V22 Head fail. First test was the sound and it is very good, not as dynamic as my tube amps but I don't expect it to be. Second test was to check the output at gig volumes and I'll be honest it isn't as loud as my gig volume from my Bugera. BUT we are a VERY loud band with a VERY heavy hitting drummer. It was pushing out about 95% of my Bugera when set at gig levels BUT this is not through 4ohms and likely through a 4ohm cab it would be crazy loud!! As it is I was going to return it in order to buy a DV Mark 250 but I missed the 30 day return period so I'll be keeping it and seeing whether it will be loud enough to gig with using my current setup. If not I may get some vintage 30s rated at 8ohms each for my G212V giving me 4ohms in series which would likely resolve the issue :)
UPDATE 02.08.18
I used it for practice last night and as I thought I was almost full on the volume and we were playing at a lower level than normal BUT I think it will be enough to serve as a backup so I'm well happy.
So, what did it sound like in a band setting? Great!!! It's not a valve amp and doesn't pretend to be but honestly it has a superb sound all of it's own. I'm beginning to really dig the way decent solid state amps respond to picking, they seem to be so much more immediate and I now know why some metal bands use them. The eq on it is exceptional, yes it's dark with the eq all at 12 BUT thats easy to dial out as the impact each knob has on the respective range is exceptional and inline with what I would expect from a valve amp amazingly. I would honestly be happy to travel with it and use it on any gig and be more than happy with my sound :)
Highly recommended ;)
The only thing I was disappointed with is the output running through an 2x12 (Hareley Benton G212V) set at 8ohm mono. I bought the amp as a spare to keep in my bag when gigging should my Bugera V22 Head fail. First test was the sound and it is very good, not as dynamic as my tube amps but I don't expect it to be. Second test was to check the output at gig volumes and I'll be honest it isn't as loud as my gig volume from my Bugera. BUT we are a VERY loud band with a VERY heavy hitting drummer. It was pushing out about 95% of my Bugera when set at gig levels BUT this is not through 4ohms and likely through a 4ohm cab it would be crazy loud!! As it is I was going to return it in order to buy a DV Mark 250 but I missed the 30 day return period so I'll be keeping it and seeing whether it will be loud enough to gig with using my current setup. If not I may get some vintage 30s rated at 8ohms each for my G212V giving me 4ohms in series which would likely resolve the issue :)
UPDATE 02.08.18
I used it for practice last night and as I thought I was almost full on the volume and we were playing at a lower level than normal BUT I think it will be enough to serve as a backup so I'm well happy.
So, what did it sound like in a band setting? Great!!! It's not a valve amp and doesn't pretend to be but honestly it has a superb sound all of it's own. I'm beginning to really dig the way decent solid state amps respond to picking, they seem to be so much more immediate and I now know why some metal bands use them. The eq on it is exceptional, yes it's dark with the eq all at 12 BUT thats easy to dial out as the impact each knob has on the respective range is exceptional and inline with what I would expect from a valve amp amazingly. I would honestly be happy to travel with it and use it on any gig and be more than happy with my sound :)
Highly recommended ;)
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Perfect
My ax8 perfect right now with seymour duncan powerstage 170. You can hear any detail and transparent sound. eq stuff very functional. and just sizes like a stompbox.
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Great sounding Poweramp with great build quality
Using this to power a cab with my Kemper Profiler stage and it works perfectly! Really happy with how this sounds, and the build quality is impeccable!
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Just Wow
Finally got my hands on one and was I surprised! The sound out of this is amazing. Have used at rehearsals and at gigs. Don't even need to crank the volume beyond mid-way and it roars like a dream. Using a 1960A 4x12 cabinet with Celestion V30 speakers with a Headrush MX5.
Very light weight but built like a tank. Can easily travel with it and be sure to always have the same sound which is exactly what I wanted and needed. Long gone are the days where I'm at the mercy of whichever amp head is at a venue and adapt sound accordingly when playing abroad.
I may have ended up broke for the month and had to survive on toast, but it was totally worth it!
Very light weight but built like a tank. Can easily travel with it and be sure to always have the same sound which is exactly what I wanted and needed. Long gone are the days where I'm at the mercy of whichever amp head is at a venue and adapt sound accordingly when playing abroad.
I may have ended up broke for the month and had to survive on toast, but it was totally worth it!
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Very good
It is very good for what it is: a solid state power amp, that is portable, has flat eq, sounds good for ss. However it will not sound like a tube power amp, because simply it is not one. Also this unit is a bit overpriced. Overall I like it.
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Excellent addition to Kemper
I purchased it with intention to use it together with Kemper. It fulfils this role perfectly - excellent, rich sound.
Only downside is active cooling, but only when you use it in home-like conditions.
Only downside is active cooling, but only when you use it in home-like conditions.
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Little Demon!
I bought it to match my AX8 and i was a little concerned if it could manage to deliver well into a 4x12.
The minute i plugged it i was slapped. Powerful, warm & transparent tone and the 3 band eq that actually works! Built like a tank too.
Used it at rehearsals around 10 clock and 12 (warfare mode) at the gig and it delivers more than that!
Sound/features/size/build quality all top!
Can't be any happier than this.
The minute i plugged it i was slapped. Powerful, warm & transparent tone and the 3 band eq that actually works! Built like a tank too.
Used it at rehearsals around 10 clock and 12 (warfare mode) at the gig and it delivers more than that!
Sound/features/size/build quality all top!
Can't be any happier than this.
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Exactly what I was looking for!
Not noisy at all, compact and not too heavy, I used the power stage in my rack with the POD HD pro and now with the Line 6 Helix rack.
It's perfect if you want a real cab combined with a digital pre amp.
It's perfect if you want a real cab combined with a digital pre amp.
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Very Good Indeed
This sounds realy good and is realy LOUD! I us this with my fractal AX8 and a 2x12 cab with V30s and i can never get past 12 o clock! (i play in a loud hard rock band)
Pros ;sound, portablity, volume!
Cons; I cant find any yet.
Pros ;sound, portablity, volume!
Cons; I cant find any yet.
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