jlbaxe
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Matrix has a mono amp just for this. I think his issue is cost/weightBackCrack":3spci0k3 said:
Joeytpg
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jlbaxe":1dyu3ok0 said:
Yeah, like I said this rig will not be for live playing for a while, just for recording mainly and Studio jamming/practice. I play acoustic guitar mostly live. I wanted something light, even though it'll be in the studio, I'll have to move the rack from the cab/amp area to the computer area in the studio, so I want to avoid breaking my back. But again, if a power amp that sounds GREAT is only 10 - 15lbs heavier than one that sound "just ok" I'd put up with the extra weight.
BackCrack
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OK....then how about a Mesa 20/20?
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MichaelG
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Randall RT2/50 is another option. Two dual-tube channels, each channel can take a duet of any octal-based tube... so one side could be KT77, other side KT88 etc.... Tube bias on the front of the amp, presence, density etc. Can run a single input in and then switch (via midi if you want) between the different tube types. Weight is about 40lbs. The amp sounds great...I use it with a Mako Mak4.
http://www2.randallamplifiers.com/images/stories/manuals/RT2_50.pdf
http://www2.randallamplifiers.com/images/stories/manuals/RT2_50.pdf
jlbaxe
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yeah great amp. Sold a few of them 4-5MichaelG":12k2kkp7 said:
. More like 47lbs before packing. Heavy.One of my Favorite amps, loud for 50w
Cheap solid State amp -----> Art SLA2 1 space. It is a deep unit. Banana clip for speaker out
I think in the $200 range
BackCrack
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If you're willing to wait a bit, Fryette is supposed to be coming out with a 1U 40x40 tube power amp in the near future.
Joeytpg
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Man 45 lbs for just the Poweramp, then you add the preamp, plus a Digitech DSP1101 that'll run for FX and modelling in the rig, PLUS the rack case....... you're talking 80-90 lbs total.
Joeytpg
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The Mesa 20/20 seems like a good option. only 1RU
jlbaxe
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Joeytpg":2g24997i said:
yeah but a great amp lolI have been curious about the Mesa 20/20 but think I might go matrix GT 800 or 1000.
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MichaelG
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jlbaxe":1y4z3rq2 said:Joeytpg":1y4z3rq2 said:
I have been curious about the Mesa 20/20 but think I might go matrix GT 800 or 1000.
Agreed, a great power amp but if you don't want/need the cool features, one of the simpler amps would be fine. I've also used the Mosvalve 962, and it honestly sounds really good! But the Mesa 20/20, Matrix or Retro Channel would probably be great options as well.
Petrucci
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Joeytpg, maybe Fryette 2:50:2 will be interesting for you? 
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timeroo
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I have tried a whole bunch of power amps over the years, some tube, some SS and the ones I liked best were the mesa 2:90 and the mesa 50/50. The Carvin TS100 was cool too though it lacked "something" not sure what. I have heard the Fryette 2:50:2 is incredible but I had a hell of a time finding one and got a tone I liked with the mesa before I found one so I called off the search. Amps I didn't like were the Matrix GT1000fx and the Rocktron velocity.