Freddie75 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, Just wanted to know if anyone has experience of using one of these amps as a poweramp using a different preamp and if its even possible to do so? I want something I can rack so its a toss up between a powerful but cheapish bass amp or a standalone poweramp. My streamliner has a preamp input but I'm unable to rack it as cant find a rackmount kit for the life of me. Looking at the rear of the Hartke (photos) - it doesnt appear to have a preamp input and dont have experience of using 'effects send' etc - so can I plug my vtype preamp in on the back anywhere? Sorry if this is a stupid question! Thanks Freddie Edited January 23, 2015 by Freddie75 Quote
paul_5 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Generally speaking the FX send and return will be post preamp/EQ, so plugging an external preamp into the FX return should do what you want it to. Quote
Freddie75 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 Wonderful - thank you Paul. Regards Freddie Quote
fretmeister Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Took me a year to find a rack unit for my Streamliner. I feel your pain. Quote
Raggy Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 The LH1000 is quite a weighty beast though!!! Quote
Freddie75 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1422006819' post='2667597'] Took me a year to find a rack unit for my Streamliner. I feel your pain. [/quote] Don't fancy selling yours ;-) Cheers Freddie Quote
fretmeister Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Not a chance! I had to get mine from the US via American friends as the only US dealer I found who had one wouldn't ship outside the country. Its not really a rack mount, it's a massive tray that bolts to the amp from underneath. Shipping cost a fortune in the end! Quote
Conan Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 You should buy an LH500. In fact, you should buy mine! Quote
Freddie75 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1422024448' post='2667905'] You should buy an LH500. In fact, you should buy mine! [/quote] I am interested however - you're a bit to far from me to be honest and I can get one new from GAK delivered for £233. Thanks Freddie Quote
BassBod Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 The front end is pretty much the same as the Vtype - just try one anyway..you'll probably like it! Quote
Conan Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 [quote name='Freddie75' timestamp='1422024878' post='2667910'] I can get one new from GAK delivered for £233. [/quote] Ooh! That's a good price! It won't come with a rack-bag though... Quote
BassBod Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Conan - I'm very tempted by yours, even though I don't need it! Quote
Dood Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1422028763' post='2667975'] The front end is pretty much the same as the Vtype - just try one anyway..you'll probably like it! [/quote] True, the schematic topology is similar - So I'd go with just getting a big beast like the LH1000 - though the LH500 is no slouch. Other than being heavier than D Class offerings, it's practically unbeatable with reference to 'value for money'. Quote
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