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CrossHairSB

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Monday, March 19th 2012, 2:48pm

Tube power amp suggestions :)

Hi all,

I am currently using a Carvin DCM1000 solid state power amp with the Kemp. It is very satisfying but after profiling my bud's Triple rectifier I noticed the profile

didn't quite have the drive or punch the reference amp had. I'm solely about playing live with a power amp and cab and now that I found the right processor

(Kemper) should I go with some kind of tube power amp? If so which one would drive (2) 4x12's?

greatly appreciate your insight on this,

CH

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Monday, March 19th 2012, 3:06pm

The Matrix seems very appreciated, apparently sounds like a tube amp....
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Monday, March 19th 2012, 3:16pm

It depends on how much, you want to invest.

I use most of times

a VHT 2 90 2

and Randall RT 2 50

Sometimes I use a Peavy Classic 2x60, but IMO the best sound comes out of VHT. Huge tone!

With Randall I have versatility because of different pair of tubes in every channel (Ch 1 EL34 tubes, Ch 2 6L6

tubes) and channels are midi switchable

Lower budget PA I have used are, Marshall EL84 2x 20, and Mesa 2x20. IMO Mesa is better than Marshall.

Before you buy is good to try them if it's possible, and decide yourself what match your needs. ;)

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Monday, March 19th 2012, 3:38pm

AH! cool thanks GN70,

I have the Matrix but never tried it out because I was happy with using the Carvin + laziness of connecting it LOL. But they are both solid states so what difference would it make. I think a tube power amp + Kemper would definately contend with the power & drive of a real tube amp. I don't know as much about this as you professionals... just wondering is all.

The Kemper works for me...just trying to hone in on my final setup.

Well thanks,

CH

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Monday, March 19th 2012, 3:43pm

If you really want tubes I'd get a VHT because they have very little coloration... others like Mesa will color the tone too much for this task ...
My choice would be the 2902 VHT

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Monday, March 19th 2012, 3:48pm

I am thinking of buying the Matrix.
you never used yours?
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Monday, March 19th 2012, 4:07pm

Thanks for the suggestions guys,

No I haven't plugged it in yet... was using it for my PA system. But I will give it a try at lunch to see if there's more punch/power.

CH

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Monday, March 19th 2012, 4:11pm

Quoted from "CrossHairSB"

Thanks for the suggestions guys,

No I haven't plugged it in yet... was using it for my PA system. But I will give it a try at lunch to see if there's more punch/power.

CH


Cool, please let me know.
I am getting ready to order.
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Monday, March 19th 2012, 4:23pm

Definitely go for the Fryette 2-90-2, very cool and LOUD amp!
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Monday, March 19th 2012, 4:40pm

I tried that with my Matrix GT800FX and with a VHT 2502 and got NO decent results by only use the monitor out with switched off cab sims. It is always "some cab" in the signal which leads to a somewhat weired sound, compressed, no punch. The only thing that works for me with amp/cab are the DI profiles.

But after a lot of messing around with different setups I am now very happy with KPA -> RCF NX12SMA.
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