Poweramp recommendation

[Joeytpg]

I have a nice preamp that I wanna start using but I need to buy a poweramp, what's out there that I can use? I'm not looking for too much power honestly, so, 50 watts is enough, I could even do with 20. what do you recommend?

 

[moltenmetalburn]

Why not fryette power station?

 

[Dave L]

The best bang for the buck is the old Marshall 9005, one of the black ones that were out before the gold ones. Essentially two 50w JCM800 power sections in a box. Wattage isn´t all about volume, either, smaller amps are slightly less loud but sound a lot smaller.

 

[Joeytpg]

Thank you for the suggestions, anything out there that's not too bulky and heavy?

 

[Dave L]

If you want something lightweight that still sounds big I´d probably ditch the smaller tube-driven options and try one of the Matrix solidstate poweramps instead, maybe the GT1000FX.

 

[Chris6870]

If you want something lightweight that still sounds big I´d probably ditch the smaller tube-driven options and try one of the Matrix solidstate poweramps instead, maybe the GT1000FX.

+1 I have the 1U model and it's light and powerful. There's always the EHX 44 Magnum.I run my AX8 through one for rehearsals and it's plenty loud.

 

[duesentrieb]

Hi Joey, how r u?

The 9005 is nice indeed but a heavy monster 3RU. I gave mine to Peter so that he finally brings out a preamp

I would look in the used market for a Peavey Classic pwr amp or a Hughes & Kettner VS50. Alternatively a Randall RT eats all of them for breakfast inkl. the VHT/Fryette 2/50 things IMO.

Take care

Olaf

 

[Joeytpg]

Hi Olaf, long time no see. It's time I dust off your own Krampe KMP. I have been doing acoustic performances almost exclusively for the last 3 years with a little bit of electric guitar here and there and for that I've use my Princeton Reverb on gigs, but I feel like putting this preamp to good use so I'm in the market for a power amp.

I'll check your recommendations as you know what sounds best with your own preamp

 

[jsp]

The Rocktron Velocity 300 is underrated but excellent. If you're looking for something small, light, and affordable, it's a great option.

 

[Racerxrated]

The Mosvalve MOSFET is a nice option, light weight and should give you what you want. Cheap used as well. I believe Psychodave has one for sale here. I used one back in the early 90s, with an ADA MP1. Sounded nice.

 

[thunda]

peavey cs200x? light weight, one rack space, inexpensive used...

 

[Stradazone]

The Mosvalve MOSFET is a nice option, light weight and should give you what you want. Cheap used as well. I believe Psychodave has one for sale here. I used one back in the early 90s, with an ADA MP1. Sounded nice.

Yep, these are great! I use one with my CAE 3+ amd for slaving my Marshall Plexi, I think it sounds better than the Mesa 2:90 I used previously

 

[Jack Luminous]

I'd get a Mesa 2:90 (oh wait, I already have one ). Only 2U, nice tone, very well made, voicing options etc. It's heavy though.

 

[ghosty999]

For cheap, small and good sound go for the Marshall EL 84 20/20. Has a deep mode and presence knob. Also runs as a dual mono block. It's u1 in size but pretty heavy and needs sufficient cooling