NAD: BE-100

[Man With Gas]

Do you know if the BE can be mounted in a standard, centred late 70's JMP-style headshell? I'm just wondering if it's an option, if a potential purchaser is not big on the offset headshell look....

No the BE100 will not operate in an original Marshall JMP headshell.

Why? Because the right hand side inputs will be covered up by the Headshell right hand side front panel.

A Marshall JCM headshell? More than likely yes.

 

[joepete77]

The new headshell looks great!

 

[BYTOR]

What's the add on cost of the HBE/BE footswitch + VH switch???

 

[Jofipe]

Looks completely awesome!
I'v been wondering aswell if they could make the BE-100 centered "Marshall style" as an option aswell. Basically thats was a big reason for me to get a good modded KS instead of a BE-100, cause I slightly prefer the traditional style.

What did the footswitch cost?

 

[rupe]

I sent my BE to Dave for the HBE/BE footswitch

Hmmm. OK, further details on this would be great.

I assume this lets you footswitch between 3 tones: Simple Clean, BE and HBE? Thus, it essentially turns the BE-100 into a 3-channel amp?

If this is correct, how are the levels across the BE and HBE channels matched, given there are no separate 'Master' volumes? Using the shared 'Master', I would think the volume would drop a little when switching from the BE to the HBE, which would be less than ideal, given that most players would actually want a volume (i.e., solo) boost when switching from the BE to the HBE.....

Any first hand feedback you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Actually it works really well because footswitching from BE to HBE gives you a small volume boost. The footswitch is two-button with the left side going from BE to HBE and the right side activates the clean channel for BE or HBE.

Cool. I thought about having that done to my Marsha but went with a second pair of footswitchable gain/master volume controls instead as it seemed to add a bit more flexability. I can't go from BE to HBE but I can get the same effect by running the HBE with the gain lowered for rhythm tones.

 

[LP Freak]

I sent my BE to Dave for the HBE/BE footswitch

Hmmm. OK, further details on this would be great.

I assume this lets you footswitch between 3 tones: Simple Clean, BE and HBE? Thus, it essentially turns the BE-100 into a 3-channel amp?

If this is correct, how are the levels across the BE and HBE channels matched, given there are no separate 'Master' volumes? Using the shared 'Master', I would think the volume would drop a little when switching from the BE to the HBE, which would be less than ideal, given that most players would actually want a volume (i.e., solo) boost when switching from the BE to the HBE.....

Any first hand feedback you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The HBE adds an extra tube gain stage so it's not like adding diode clipping where the volume drops.

 

[rlord1974]

I sent my BE to Dave for the HBE/BE footswitch

Hmmm. OK, further details on this would be great.

I assume this lets you footswitch between 3 tones: Simple Clean, BE and HBE? Thus, it essentially turns the BE-100 into a 3-channel amp?

If this is correct, how are the levels across the BE and HBE channels matched, given there are no separate 'Master' volumes? Using the shared 'Master', I would think the volume would drop a little when switching from the BE to the HBE, which would be less than ideal, given that most players would actually want a volume (i.e., solo) boost when switching from the BE to the HBE.....

Any first hand feedback you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The HBE adds an extra tube gain stage so it's not like adding diode clipping where the volume drops.

I hear ya, Paul. But often when you add another tube gain stage, you increase compression somewhat, which is perceived by the ear as a reduction in volume. Regardless, I'm glad to hear this was either avoided or otherwise compensated for in the BE/HBE design.

 

[LP Freak]

I sent my BE to Dave for the HBE/BE footswitch

Hmmm. OK, further details on this would be great.

I assume this lets you footswitch between 3 tones: Simple Clean, BE and HBE? Thus, it essentially turns the BE-100 into a 3-channel amp?

If this is correct, how are the levels across the BE and HBE channels matched, given there are no separate 'Master' volumes? Using the shared 'Master', I would think the volume would drop a little when switching from the BE to the HBE, which would be less than ideal, given that most players would actually want a volume (i.e., solo) boost when switching from the BE to the HBE.....

Any first hand feedback you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The HBE adds an extra tube gain stage so it's not like adding diode clipping where the volume drops.

I hear ya, Paul. But often when you add another tube gain stage, you increase compression somewhat, which is perceived by the ear as a reduction in volume. Regardless, I'm glad to hear this was either avoided or otherwise compensated for in the BE/HBE design.

Yes, you are correct. There was more hair added to the brown eye to create a fuller, more natural appearance.

 

[krueger]

Just Killer looking amp! I just got my 72 Marshall back from Dave and can not stop playing it. It sounds huge. Can't wait to play an upcoming gig with it

 

[rlord1974]

I sent my BE to Dave for the HBE/BE footswitch

Hmmm. OK, further details on this would be great.

I assume this lets you footswitch between 3 tones: Simple Clean, BE and HBE? Thus, it essentially turns the BE-100 into a 3-channel amp?

If this is correct, how are the levels across the BE and HBE channels matched, given there are no separate 'Master' volumes? Using the shared 'Master', I would think the volume would drop a little when switching from the BE to the HBE, which would be less than ideal, given that most players would actually want a volume (i.e., solo) boost when switching from the BE to the HBE.....

Any first hand feedback you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks!

The HBE adds an extra tube gain stage so it's not like adding diode clipping where the volume drops.

I hear ya, Paul. But often when you add another tube gain stage, you increase compression somewhat, which is perceived by the ear as a reduction in volume. Regardless, I'm glad to hear this was either avoided or otherwise compensated for in the BE/HBE design.

Yes, you are correct. There was more hair added to the brown eye to create a fuller, more natural appearance.

When I'm out hunting for a new amp, I love it when I get into "thick bush" territory.....

 

[50MkII]

I sent my BE to Dave for the HBE/BE footswitch

Hmmm. OK, further details on this would be great.

I assume this lets you footswitch between 3 tones: Simple Clean, BE and HBE? Thus, it essentially turns the BE-100 into a 3-channel amp?

If this is correct, how are the levels across the BE and HBE channels matched, given there are no separate 'Master' volumes? Using the shared 'Master', I would think the volume would drop a little when switching from the BE to the HBE, which would be less than ideal, given that most players would actually want a volume (i.e., solo) boost when switching from the BE to the HBE.....

Any first hand feedback you can provide would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Actually it works really well because footswitching from BE to HBE gives you a small volume boost. The footswitch is two-button with the left side going from BE to HBE and the right side activates the clean channel for BE or HBE.

Good decision on the mod there. Well worth it, isn't it? It is my understanding that my BE100 was the first BE100 Dave did this mod to(#79). When I got it back it worked exactly as I wanted it to. No volume drop, slight boost in volume like stated above and added gain stage for more sustain. Yes, it basically becomes a 3-channel amp with a boost also on the clean channel, but there is a large volume discrepancy in the boosted and non-boosted clean channel that I would recommend Dave work on. Input cable goes into HBE input as shown. The footswitch is not anything complicated or costly for the person asking.

 

[se7en]

I recieved a BE-100 recently and actually with the boost mod it's similar to my Ecstasy in that I can boost both the gain and clean channels with it. So you have 4 sounds at your feet. Also have the VH switch, which does get more into Halen territory - $50 upcharge. Great amp.

 

[Jet Troop]

VERY nice.

Do you know if the BE can be mounted in a standard, centred late 70's JMP-style headshell? I'm just wondering if it's an option, if a potential purchaser is not big on the offset headshell look....

I dont like the look of the off centered headshell. I was wondering the same this if I got one can I put it in my of my other headshells?

 

[Jet Troop]

Do you know if the BE can be mounted in a standard, centred late 70's JMP-style headshell? I'm just wondering if it's an option, if a potential purchaser is not big on the offset headshell look....

No the BE100 will not operate in an original Marshall JMP headshell.

Why? Because the right hand side inputs will be covered up by the Headshell right hand side front panel.

A Marshall JCM headshell? More than likely yes.

Thanks

 

[sgill72]

How long was the amp out for the mods? Very interested in the VH switch.

Proud owner of #72 here...