Whose using a Fryette Power Station 2 with their preamps?

[bhuard75]

Would like some insight on how you guys that are using the Fryette power station 2 as a dedicated power amp for your preamp like it. I've got a Bogner Fish that I've been mainly running through my amps power sections when I want to use it the past couple of years. I've paired the Fish with a Fryette 292, VHT 2150, VHT 2100 classic, mesa 2:90 with the fryette 292 being my favorite.

At this point I'm mostly inclined to grab a new 292 and wouldnt object to a power station if its going to provide a robust low end similar to the 292. I know the PS2 is loaded with 6L6s which I know will sound good also.

I'm a hard rock/metal player who uses to much gain most of the time if this helps. Application is home use. Thanks for providing your experience with the PS2 unit in advance.

 

[dirtyfunkg]

Hey man. I use a PS-2 with a GP/DI and a Helix in 4CM, with an R112 cabinet. Yeah, I'm a Fryette fanboi, and I backed the GP/DI Kickstarter .

I used to own a 2/90/2 though I rarely used it because it was impractically loud and heavy.

The PS-2 is a great power amp. Lots of headroom for a 50W amp, and the tonal shaping capabilities are pretty powerful.

I use it at home, so I very rarely get to crank it up. The cab itself doesn't have an extended low end, and I haven't had a chance to try the PS-2 through one of my bigger cabs which are all at my practice space.

Anyways, I have no regrets with it. It's been a boon for playing at home--sounds way better than using my GP/DI alone into a cabinet.

 

[stratjacket]

I can’t compare it to the others you listed because I never tried them. When I use the PS2, it sounds full and hits hard. I use it between the 4 amps in my sig and either a Bogner 4x12 or Diezel FL 4x12. But mostly I use it as a reactive load into my AxeFx III and monitors when I’m not using a Suhr Reactive Load the same way.

I think it’s an awesome tool and if you like Fryette, you should try one out. So many useful configurations that all sound great.

 

[Snave]

The Power Station doesn't compare to the full size Fryette power amps. It sounds thin, unmusical and small compared to the 2/50/2.

I believe this was the PS-1 so I don't know if something was changed with the second version.