1970 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hi. I'm getting into the pre/power game. Only have one cab (ATM) @ 600w but would like to push it to the limit. Not sure if this is a factor but needs to handle a lot (a lot) of fuzz and drive. Pairing with ampeg pre. Older sh stuff is fine by me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Sorry the cab is 800w @ 4ohms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Check out Powersoft amps. I used to use one and its relatively lightweight with plenty of power on tap. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Crest CA9. The daddy. Heavy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Seen the Demeter in the for sale section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 A lot of power amps are stereo and you'll have to bridge them to drive a single cab (and generate the sort of power you're looking for). Problem is, very few like to run bridged into 4 ohms. Those that do tend to be expensive - Lab Gruppen and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I bought a QSC PLX 2402 used and it is fantastic powerful and clean. Apart from the weight it is a fantastic power amp reliable and you can use 2 x 4 ohm cabs per side should you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1479056967' post='3173596'] A lot of power amps are stereo and you'll have to bridge them to drive a single cab (and generate the sort of power you're looking for). Problem is, very few like to run bridged into 4 ohms. Those that do tend to be expensive - Lab Gruppen and the like. [/quote] Many of the QSC amps will bridge down to 4ohm I dont think its that unusual for mid range PA amp to do this Edited November 14, 2016 by bassman7755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 [quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1479057075' post='3173598'] I bought a QSC PLX 2402 used and it is fantastic powerful and clean. Apart from the weight it is a fantastic power amp reliable and you can use 2 x 4 ohm cabs per side should you wish. [/quote] QSC PLX are pretty much the go-to amps for bass racks if you looking for something reasonably priced and not stupidly heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 [quote name='Acebassmusic' timestamp='1479043356' post='3173470'] Check out Powersoft amps. I used to use one and its relatively lightweight with plenty of power on tap. :-) [/quote] +1 Superb pieces of equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k50 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Bit of a plug but I have a Powersoft M30D i'm thinking of moving on ! Few months old and only been used half a dozen times ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Another vote for QSC. I've had my PLX 2402 for years and it's never let me down. More power than you could ever use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) If you are interested, I have a QSC PLX 1202 for sale for £149. It runs bridged into 4 ohms and puts out 1200w. It's the last of our ex hire PLX's. We had forty of them at one point. Never had one go wrong. Rock solid amps.Utterly reliable, sound great. PM me if interested. Stuart Edited November 15, 2016 by W1_Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 By the way, don't be fooled by my avatar, I'm in Sri Lanka, the amp is in Suffolk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terocious Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Peavey IPR -series. Very light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Matrix Amplification GT1000FX. I have a this racked (a shallow Gator 4U) and run a Sansamp RBI into it. Very happy. As it's dual channel, I'm able to pair it with a pair of cabinets and feed it two independent inputs. It's loud, light, looks good and reliable. What's not to like? Edited November 16, 2016 by NancyJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 But will I get heft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Nope - you need vast quantities of those glowy things for that........... (please see my avatar) You WILL get a hernia with that tranny, guaranteed.....not to be lifted one-handed. VVVVVVV Edited November 21, 2016 by taunton-hobbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 [quote name='1970' timestamp='1479384686' post='3176097'] But will I get heft? [/quote] Yes, Yes you will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1479670172' post='3178342'] Nope - you need vast quantities of those glowy things for that........... (please see my avatar) [/quote] Yeah I've been down that road.... and might be headed there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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