Passinwind Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1441469377' post='2859101'] There's a post on TB suggesting that the power module in these might be the [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/fun-with-ice-modules-the-new-700asc.1107755/"]ICEPower 700ASC,[/url] [/quote] Confirmed. I have been using one of these modules for 6 months now, and while it's nice enough, the whole engineering package is what counts IMHO. And so as always, just depends on what you want and need to hear and feel for your particular playing situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Short demo video. EQ demo comes soon, supposedly. [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=GPC1wJ2Il5Q[/youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I like the look and sound of these. Very well built judging by the appearance in the videos... interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Damn it. With every video I want it more. EDIT - I imagine the fan noise will be the deciding point for me. I've been spoiled rotten with my no-fan Demeter. Edited September 11, 2015 by fretmeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I can't stop looking at this as an evolved GB Shuttle 9* and i just laughed at the description of a "feature that sets your Subway D-800 appart from other bass amps (...) a studio grade XLR balanced DI", it's true that it sets the amp appart from other amps but i'm pretty sure that it's only setting it apart from all other Mesa amps . that DI has the exact same features i have on the 9.2 and even on the Promethean head. The amp sounds great and this new IEC module is clearly better than the old one. The reason i'm not jumping in to buy one is that they didn't use the Walkabout parametric EQ section on this amp. It would have made it the perfect amp! *i know, i know, one of GB developers is working at Mesa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) As great as I want it to be, I can't help but thinking it's a bit boring and it has already been done (apart from 2 ohms but I'd never need it). Not sure why they wanted a voicing pot that just adds a mid scoop?! Edited September 11, 2015 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Because it is helpful and a quick fix EQ solution...for when ppl get confused The clip sounds very clean... so I think they are chasing Demeter. Not sure if they'll have the quality at that pricepoint tho..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Sounds good on the clip, but a little late getting to the party I've just been browsing Bassdirect's second hand amp section, and that's where all the good amps are. What is everbody thinking? parametric mids you need one at least preferably two if they are on your amp, when you need um you can rather than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I think the better amps ...IMO...don't have para metric controls..and I have two that don't, which I think is a very good thing. Having said that...my pre amp onboard does.. A 4 band semi parametric is old hat now.. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1442078478' post='2864306'] I think the better amps ...IMO...don't have para metric controls..and I have two that don't, which I think is a very good thing. Having said that...my pre amp onboard does.. A 4 band semi parametric is old hat now.. IMO. [/quote] May be right , but still a lot of love for my old Eden head - really nice voiced Semi Parametric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Was an exceptional amp for the time.... no doubt. Edited September 13, 2015 by JTUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Part of me agrees, I have two plug and play amps with enough flexibility most of the time -MB and GK but still would like an amp with one good para mid to Eq the odd bad room, leaving my bass pre free for variations required song by song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1442142089' post='2864590'] Part of me agrees, I have two plug and play amps with enough flexibility most of the time -MB and GK but still would like an amp with one good para mid to Eq the odd bad room, leaving my bass pre free for variations required song by song [/quote] I used to think that a semi para was a good idea for notching..but I have so liitle concern or problems with bad rooms, I've retired those amps.. ....an SWR SM400 and a TF550-B, and just go with standard EQ amps. This is all part of optimising a sound with the style I play... so I very rarely have to touch ANY EQ... and what works at home works on the gig. I do have tone shaping onboard an active bass, but again, I don't tweak much if at all. I turn up...play a bit, set the volume in the sound check and I'm off...apart from maybe having to turn up again as sound check didn't actually achieve what it was supposed to..which is a pet peeve, but there you go, It is only levels not EQ. So...none of this trying to find a sound... I've done all that beforehand. Not a short journey tho.. Any sound changes for a track..I do with my hands/tecnique but basically, one sound fits all, atm Edited September 13, 2015 by JTUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 This looks a really nice amp, I am sure that with Andy being involved in its design it will be a great piece of kit. It is about the only thing at the moment that might tempt me away from the Puma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowerbassment Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Really interested in this also. I contacted the UK distributor and it seems the amp is unlikely to make an appearance before 2016 in the UK. Edited September 18, 2015 by lowerbassment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Another demo. . . . 2 of my favourite bass players. These guys are great together and in their band, Dumstaphunk. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjfJHTElo_E[/media] Edited October 1, 2015 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 http://geargods.net/category/news/ Some more insight into the cabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm off to the state's at Christmas, wonder if I'd get away with one in my suitcase ;-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1444433438' post='2883322'] I'm off to the state's at Christmas, wonder if I'd get away with one in my suitcase ;-p [/quote] Well why not bring back 2, one for me and one for you :-) Wonder does this amp require a modification to change it from 110v to 230v? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowerbassment Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) [quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1444468373' post='2883432'] Wonder does this amp require a modification to change it from 110v to 230v? [/quote] I don't think so. I vaguely remember this was discussed in the mega thread over on Talkbass. Also have a look at the Mesa Website and use the Zoom feature to see the details at the back of the amp --> [url="http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/bass/subway-series/subway-d800/index.html#"]http://www.mesaboogi...800/index.html#[/url] Edited October 10, 2015 by lowerbassment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 [quote name='lowerbassment' timestamp='1444468952' post='2883442'] I don't think so. I vaguely remember this was discussed in the mega thread over on Talkbass. Also have a look at the Mesa Website and use the Zoom feature to see the details at the back of the amp --> [url="http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/bass/subway-series/subway-d800/index.html#"]http://www.mesaboogi...800/index.html#[/url] [/quote] Interesting and no 110v/220v switch. Guess this amp switches voltage automatically, or perhaps their is an internal switch/jumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) It uses the new ICE700 ASC module I believe so it has auto voltage sensing Edited October 10, 2015 by Merton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1444491838' post='2883666'] It uses the new ICE700 ASC module I believe so it has auto voltage sensing [/quote] Nice. The Cousin coming back from the U.S at xmas might be able to do me a favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 http://youtu.be/m4W5V2HSZOk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Looks like some of the bassers in America have been getting their hands on this now and posting reviews on That Other Forum. Seems like it is going down a storm. Adding to my GAS big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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