Alright this is cool as shit: Soldano is bringing back the X88R Preamp

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Damn that's a risky move.

I mean yeah it's cool and I hope like crazy it's successful (because I want Mesa to see its success and update the Triaxis to a more modern design with the Cali Tweed's preamp, updated Mark and Recto modes, built in EQ page, etc) but maaaan this is one of those "I'll eat my hat if they so much as break even" situations.
 
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TheGreatGreen said:
Damn that's a risky move.

I mean yeah it's cool and I hope like crazy it's successful (because I want Mesa to see its success and update the Triaxis to a more modern design with the Cali Tweed's preamp, updated Mark and Recto modes, built in EQ page, etc) but maaaan this is one of those "I'll eat my hat if they so much as break even" situations.
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Well I have to imagine BAD knows what they’re doing in terms of demand for something like this. I could see them doing these in small batches or possibly just one limited run
 
Bxlxaxkxe said:
Well I have to imagine BAD knows what they’re doing in terms of demand for something like this. I could see them doing these in small batches or possibly just one limited run
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Yep I could absolutely see them doing a made-to-order thing where they don't produce them until the money's in the bank. With a rack preamp in 2023, that's probably the least risky way to do it.
 
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At least BAD had a good run with the Synergy stuff I guess. The whole system is not only available as heads but as racks as well.
 
TheGreatGreen said:
Damn that's a risky move.

I mean yeah it's cool and I hope like crazy it's successful (because I want Mesa to see its success and update the Triaxis to a more modern design with the Cali Tweed's preamp, updated Mark and Recto modes, built in EQ page, etc) but maaaan this is one of those "I'll eat my hat if they so much as break even" situations.
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Unlikely
The individual responsible for the Triaxis no longer works for Mesa. Randall told me this last time I saw him.
 
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stephen sawall said:
Unlikely
The individual responsible for the Triaxis no longer works for Mesa. Randall told me this last time I saw him.
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I mean the tech is at least 30 years old at this point, nowhere near as cutting edge as it used to be. There have got to be plenty more people out there who know how to build preamps that use digitally controlled resistors integrated with analog circuitry.

If Soldano can show that there's a profitable market for standalone analog guitar preamps today, I'd bet that companies that are or have been tooled up to produce rack units will want in on the action too.

It's just that I kind of doubt the effort will be successful. Again though, hopefully I'm wrong.
 
Did the OG have LEFT/RIGHT outs?

MIDI and Balanced Outs take this into the new realm.
Could be a killer unit for those not giving up on Pre/Power amp setups.

I'm sure it wont be cheap though.
 
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You'd need to match it up with a good power amp; 6L6 preferrably. But it would have to be a primo power amp to come close to the monster power section of the SLO.
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I thought I remember the el34 power amps were a favorite with the original rack soldanos?

The VHT Classic, for example - at least with those LA Studio guys
 
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