ashevans09 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) Heya, Since I got this off CK he can probably be much more succinct about this amp so here is what he had to say about it: [quote]These things are in a class of their own. Noone has made or currently makes a stereo valve power amp of this power rating apart from Mesa Boogie and even they don't make this model any more. Built like a nuclear bunker, it has 12 6L6 valves that are designed to barely just tick over when the thing is on full tilt. Result being that you don't really need to replace the power valves as often as other amps. ... Output is 200w a side but there is the facility to connect 2 cabinets per side at 4 or 8 ohms. So potentially you could hook up eight 8ohm cabs to a single amp using linking jacks on the cabs. (Or eight 8 ohm Barefaced compacts if you like! laugh.gif) There are left and right channel inputs and there is also a mono summed input as well. There's no bridging facility so you WILL need two cabs to get the best out of it. I had it serviced about 4 months ago where one valve was replaced with a matching example. The amp has fixed biasing so the choices are either replaced a dud valve with one of a value that matches the others, or replace the whole lot (which seems a bit of a waste unless the amp sounds muffled). The power switch was shorting out and got replaced too but Mesa tweaked the design a little so its a little more rounded than the originals. For anyone with specific technical questions, a user manual can be found on the Mesa Boogie site here: [url="http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Strategy...00%20Stereo.pdf"]http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Strategy...00%20Stereo.pdf[/url] Schematic: [url="http://www.freeinfosociety.com/electronics...view.php?id=292"]http://www.freeinfosociety.com/electronics...view.php?id=292[/url] Usual raving at Harmony Central: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...+Power+Amp/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...+Power+Amp/10/1[/url][/quote] I can supply more pics if requested In terms of sales I would prefer a straight sale as I am gassing for onehappybunny's mesa! I paid £700 for this and would like that back. It is in very good condition and has never left it's rack once it came here. Due to recent exams/using the house rig at shows it also hasn't had alot of gig time (2 or 3 at most). As usual would prefer cash on collection or would be willing to do a meet at a negotiable place. I'm in Oxford at the weekends and am working in Birmingham from about 8.30 -> 7.30 each work day so I'm sure we could work something out . If this is to be sent, it is at the buyer's risk and cost, but quite honestly it would cost a bomb to send. Any more Q's just ask , due to work I can't guarantee a quick response during the week but will do my best Also apparently only 600 of these were made. Crazy. Ta very muchly Ash xxx Edited September 22, 2009 by ashevans09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Don't make me take this to ebay bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Replied good sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 With massive thanks to Tayste this is now traded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Just need that Matamp 4x10 under it and matching headcase in pimpass purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I am sorely tempted, after playing through yours I definitely want to go with Matamp, but still undecided about colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehappybunny Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 [quote name='ashevans09' post='605340' date='Sep 22 2009, 10:20 AM']With massive thanks to Tayste this is now traded [/quote] Hey Ash - glad that worked out for you. Enjoy the 400+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 [quote name='onehappybunny' post='605410' date='Sep 22 2009, 11:32 AM']Hey Ash - glad that worked out for you. Enjoy the 400+ [/quote] And you too man, I was just about to drop you a PM congratulating you on the sale Also on the Matamp online enquiry thing there is no bass cab option? Do I just put that in the comments bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Just call them 0845 644 4606 Make sure you tell them you are from Basschat as they are doing a 10% discount for us guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Also I'm working up a way so my live rig will be a preamp and the 2 Strategies possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Good lord. You could kill someone with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 (edited) ... Methinks a trip up to the factory is needed! Edited September 22, 2009 by ashevans09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 [quote name='ashevans09' post='605438' date='Sep 22 2009, 12:00 PM'] Also is the matamp purple similar to this? Cos i'd like a deeper one than's listed on the website...[/quote] Can't see it and no idea Ring and ask him what he can get, maybe ask for some small samples to be sent to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 If you go early enough one day he could have the cab built and the speakers instock, cover it while your there, load the speakers and u just drive it home, they even let you help if you want and can sometimes reduce the cost depending on how much you get in the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Incase you don't see it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61273"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61273[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Cheers man, calling them today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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