dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I was looking at (not really for) the Quilter Bass Block, and came across this cheaper version. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_block_800b.htm Just wondered if anyone has used one. Price seems good for a 800watt amp (i know, i know :). The plan woudl be to use it just as a power amp, and rum a Q/strip as the pre amp. Very portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Seems an excellent choice for a backup amp if it lives up to its claims. I guess the ICEpower ASC700 board lives under the hood like most of these new “800W” class D amps... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Massive thread on bassic.de. Thread covers the parts,some mod ideas and plenty of folk just using them. https://www.bassic.de/threads/kurztest-harley-benton-block-800b.14869302/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Cheers. Ive started getting the train to rehearsals, meaning i dont take my TCE BH800. The Block 800 might be a good idea as it seems small enough to fit in the bag i take, with (in theory) a very similar output. Im not sure i can ready any of that thread unless im missing the translate button somewhere Edited August 6, 2019 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Depends exactly what you're looking for, but how about the Crown 1002 https://www.thomann.de/gb/crown_xls_1002.htm ? It's slightly cheaper, more powerful, an established brand so possibly more reliable - but larger. Edit: Ah - I see my post crossed with yours, where you say "small enough to fit in the bag i take"! Edited August 6, 2019 by jrixn1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: Im not sure i can ready any of that thread unless im missing the translate button somewhere If your browser is chrome just right click on page then hit translate. Think it works the same with other browsers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 25 minutes ago, kodiakblair said: If your browser is chrome just right click on page then hit translate. Think it works the same with other browsers. Cheers, I’ll give it a try later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) 32 minutes ago, jrixn1 said: Depends exactly what you're looking for, but how about the Crown 1002 https://www.thomann.de/gb/crown_xls_1002.htm ? It's slightly cheaper, more powerful, an established brand so possibly more reliable - but larger. Edit: Ah - I see my post crossed with yours, where you say "small enough to fit in the bag i take"! I have 3 small heads, the TCE BH800, GK MB800 and Markbass F1. All good heads but none fit in my small bag. I’m just looking for a more portable solution for when I’m not travelling in a car, but something that could be used for gigs. I hate buying stuff that only has one use. Mind you, that crown looks quite cool. Cheers for the heads up. Edited August 6, 2019 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Dave you don’t need all those little amps, you should give me your GK. That’s right, give. 🤓 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Merton said: Dave you don’t need all those little amps, you should give me your GK. That’s right, give. 🤓 Haha, you’d hate it, plus the XLR doesn’t work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, dave_bass5 said: Haha, you’d hate it, plus the XLR doesn’t work. I like GKs, they’re my second favourite behind Ashdown these days 🤓 And did the XLR, I’ll DI from my SansAmp first. So, hand it over 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Merton said: I like GKs, they’re my second favourite behind Ashdown these days 🤓 And did the XLR, I’ll DI from my SansAmp first. So, hand it over 🤣 We can talk later.. I am planning on selling it but not until I’ve gigged my BH800 at least once. This will be next month. Its been my fav small head, and in fact its the smallest I’ve ever owned, but I fell in love with the BH800 EQ ((via my Spectradrive) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Merton said: Dave you don’t need all those little amps, you should give me your GK. That’s right, give. 🤓 I totally agree and you should sell me the F1 head 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I just bought an Ashdown head on eBay that I really don’t need, so I should actually really get on with selling my Eden head and shut up about the GK 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 35 minutes ago, Merton said: I just bought an Ashdown head on eBay that I really don’t need, so I should actually really get on with selling my Eden head and shut up about the GK 🤣 I still want the F1 head so I’m not gonna shut up 😂😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 If the Benton has the same comp as the DI pedal they do, it’s noisy and horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Linus27 said: I still want the F1 head so I’m not gonna shut up 😂😂😂 Never going to sell that one Michael, although you are welcome to borrow It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Merton said: I just bought an Ashdown head on eBay that I really don’t need, so I should actually really get on with selling my Eden head and shut up about the GK 🤣 Which one, do tell, just love an Ashdown purchase (even more when it’s not my wallet taking the hit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 5 hours ago, dave_bass5 said: I was looking at (not really for) the Quilter Bass Block, and came across this cheaper version. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_block_800b.htm Just wondered if anyone has used one. Price seems good for a 800watt amp (i know, i know :). The plan woudl be to use it just as a power amp, and rum a Q/strip as the pre amp. Very portable. From what I understand, the Quilter BB800 uses a proprietary power module, not the ICEpower module as merton pointed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 27 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: Never going to sell that one Michael, although you are welcome to borrow It. 😲😲😯😬😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Which one, do tell, just love an Ashdown purchase (even more when it’s not my wallet taking the hit). Will PM so as not to derail Dave’s thread further than I already have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Merton said: Will PM so as not to derail Dave’s thread further than I already have! No problem. In fact this thread did me a favour by reminding me i did still have the GK. Going to dust it off and see how it works. Having looked at it last night It is also small enough to cover what i was looking to do so feel free to take the thread off anywhere you want 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 A good review here, particularly nice they use different basses playing different styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 06/08/2019 at 17:18, Merton said: Seems an excellent choice for a backup amp if it lives up to its claims. I guess the ICEpower ASC700 board lives under the hood like most of these new “800W” class D amps... According to this chap "this amp uses the same exact ICE Power Module as the best and most expnsive class D power amps". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 According to the comments quoted by @kodiakblair, the preamp lets it down. It's OK, but not great. Not surprising really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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