Cheap ss power amps….

[S̷͖͑m̵͎͂á̵̺s̸͚̈́h̴̬̑]

Unless it says Fender, Marshall, or MESA on it it's worth $350 in working condition.

Ok. I will sell it to you for 300 and one of those thumb picks

 

[VonBonfire]

Ok. I will sell it to you for 300 and one of those thumb picks

Lemme think about that offer. Those thumbpicks don't just grow on trees my friend.

 

[OldGtrGuy]

I dont know if it's cheap but the Victory Power valve looks pretty nice. I plan on waiting a bit longer for the Wampler Pedalhead.

 

[mnemonic]

After using my GT1000fx for years, I recently drug my old ART SLA-2 out of the closet that I haven't used in years. I was surprised that I actually preferred it to the Matrix because the low end seems to hit harder. I think the issue is the Matrix has a small switching power supply so it can't bring those huge low end spikes. The ART has a huge ass transformer in it, which I assume can provide more power for big chugs.

Hmm, I’ve been using a gt1000fx for years also (reamping loaded tube amps) but I did use an old 400 watt matrix power amp from the 90’s before that, which I still have. It has a big toroid transformer. Maybe I should dig it out and compare.

 

[Shask]

Hmm, I’ve been using a gt1000fx for years also (reamping loaded tube amps) but I did use an old 400 watt matrix power amp from the 90’s before that, which I still have. It has a big toroid transformer. Maybe I should dig it out and compare.

First I got you noticing the Axe II was messing with the dynamics, now I will get you noticing the Matrix is also, lol.

Yeah, I did the same. I have been using the Matrix for years to reamp my tube amps loaded down. I pulled out my old ART a few months ago that I used to use years ago before I got the Matrix, and I think the bass hits a little harder with it. The Matrix seems to smooth the low mids and bass together some. It is not as dynamic on the low end. I have been using the ART again the last few months.

 

[GuitarBilly]

The Avantone CLA 100/200/400 is where it's at for current production SS power amps. Mosfet powered, good quality parts and convection cooled (no fan).
I don't know how easy they are to find in the used market but they're not expensive to begin with. Best sounding SS I've heard since the old Lee Jackson units.

 

[JackBootedThug]

What's your price range?

Ummmm…. not much…. I’m a cheap ho….

 

[Monkey Man]

If it's for the Kemper into a cab, it's highly-recommended that you avoid a tube amp. The tube emulation is already baked into Profiles.

Any good class A/B, class D or similar should do the job as long as you have enough power to satisfy.

 

[srommes]

After using my GT1000fx for years, I recently drug my old ART SLA-2 out of the closet that I haven't used in years. I was surprised that I actually preferred it to the Matrix because the low end seems to hit harder. I think the issue is the Matrix has a small switching power supply so it can't bring those huge low end spikes. The ART has a huge ass transformer in it, which I assume can provide more power for big chugs.

I use an SLA2 as my wet power amp in my wdw rig. I occasionally just run it by itself with dry preamp added and it sounds great. Great in a bass rig as well, combined with a preamp.