Zuta GBG 120

[Devin]

I think they look and sound rad as hell; would love to try one

 

[rsm]

 

[alund]

Just remember this life lesson;
the uglier they are, the more they do.

Hahah. I am glad this thread came back. I forgot about my life lesson. I still believe it.

 

[OldGtrGuy]

Someone made a headshell for one, thought it was pretty cool.

Also theres an authorized dealer on reverb charging $700 more than just buying direct which is funny.

 

[thegame]

I don’t know man…this busy board looks more fun to me;

 

[7704A]

I don’t know man…this busy board looks more fun to me;

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Congrats on becoming a RT influencer and getting inside information on upcoming Zuta releases.

 

[PiggySmallz]

I don’t know man…this busy board looks more fun to me;

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Lmao my son literally put one of these next to my pedal board yesterday

 

[rsm]

I don’t know man…this busy board looks more fun to me;

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Is that a new Larry board?

 

[thegame]

Is that a new Larry board?

Yes. It costs 1800 euros, filled with NOS light bulbs and by the time it’s delivered your kid is too old to use it

 

[Detroit1973]

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Wes Hauch is using one now.....i believe he owns 2 of them. He said he loves them.

 

[novosibir]

Cool concept and cool-sounding channels - no doubt, as long as the recordings are not doubled or even quadrupled, as at least at the beginning of the video of post #1 and additional flooded with delay.

I would like to hear the channels not doubled, dry without any effects and without post-processing.

Ok the appearance is a matter of taste and there are also those who don't care at all and only hear with their ears, but not with their eyes.

However, what makes me very thoughtful...
... is this armada of push buttons on the front panel, what inevitably results in a whole armada of semiconductors to perform the switching functions.

And assuming that the entire circuit of the amp including the entire switching logic is built on PCB, some questions inevitably arise:

What happens after 3 hours of live performance, after the power tubes and the power transformer have heated up the PCB and thus all components on it, including all semiconductors?

- Does the amp still sound the same after 3 hours of live performance as it did at the beginning of the show?
- And are the heated semiconductors still able to reliably hold the channels and also the mode functions?
- And if so, are they still doing it even after three years of intensive live use of the amp, after all semiconductors have aged due to frequent heating?

In a Larry amp, the only semiconductors are the rectifier diodes for the supply voltage and for the DC filament heater supply of the preamp tubes, as well as one 3 amps power transistor to stabilize this voltage - and of course you won't find a PCB in a Larry amp, but out of conviction the circuit PTP hand wired on massive eyelet boards.

This because I don't want the amp to sound completely different after 3 hours of operation than at the beginning because of heated components...
... and I don't want any IC of the circuit logic to suddenly start spinning around because of a heat collapse.

In addition, a perfectly designed amp does not need a fan and no matter whether it is loud or quiet, it constantly blows/pulls dust and dirt into the amp.

Just so much for my personal thoughts on: "The Best Amp Ever?"
Others may have different considerations than I do

 

[OldGtrGuy]

Cool concept and cool-sounding channels - no doubt, as long as the recordings are not doubled or even quadrupled, as at least at the beginning of the video of post #1 and additional flooded with delay.

I would like to hear the channels not doubled, dry without any effects and without post-processing.

Ok the appearance is a matter of taste and there are also those who don't care at all and only hear with their ears, but not with their eyes.

However, what makes me very thoughtful...
... is this armada of push buttons on the front panel, what inevitably results in a whole armada of semiconductors to perform the switching functions.

And assuming that the entire circuit of the amp including the entire switching logic is built on PCB, some questions inevitably arise:

What happens after 3 hours of live performance, after the power tubes and the power transformer have heated up the PCB and thus all components on it, including all semiconductors?

- Does the amp still sound the same after 3 hours of live performance as it did at the beginning of the show?
- And are the heated semiconductors still able to reliably hold the channels and also the mode functions?
- And if so, are they still doing it even after three years of intensive live use of the amp, after all semiconductors have aged due to frequent heating?

In a Larry amp, the only semiconductors are the rectifier diodes for the supply voltage and for the DC filament heater supply of the preamp tubes, as well as one 3 amps power transistor to stabilize this voltage - and of course you won't find a PCB in a Larry amp, but out of conviction the circuit PTP hand wired on massive eyelet boards.

This because I don't want the amp to sound completely different after 3 hours of operation than at the beginning because of heated components...
... and I don't want any IC of the circuit logic to suddenly start spinning around because of a heat collapse.

In addition, a perfectly designed amp does not need a fan and no matter whether it is loud or quiet, it constantly blows/pulls dust and dirt into the amp.

Just so much for my personal thoughts on: "The Best Amp Ever?"
Others may have different considerations than I do

Yes, you have good points but these amps are actually available and they come with a lifetime warranty.

 

[novosibir]

Yes, you have good points but these amps are actually available and they come with a lifetime warranty.

Two large transformers that are supposed to be designed for 120 watts of output power plus 4 large output tubes in a closed box barely larger than a shoebox, with only a few flat slots at the front and a single fan at the back - and a lifetime warranty on that?

It can work well if you only play the amp at home and barely louder than bedroom level, but never often live with high power requirements.

I sincerely wish you happy risk!

 

[OldGtrGuy]

Two large transformers that are supposed to be designed for 120 watts of output power plus 4 large output tubes in a closed box barely larger than a shoebox, with only a few flat slots at the front and a single fan at the back - and a lifetime warranty on that?

It can work well if you only play the amp at home and barely louder than bedroom level, but never often live with high power requirements.

I sincerely wish you happy risk!

Yes we all know your amps that nobody will ever get are the best, Larry.

Idk why it bothers you that someone else made something awesome but, cool I guess.

 

[novosibir]

Nothing about it bothers me at all and I'm certainly not afraid that any manufacturer will take away the butter from my bread.

I just want to give you my certainly expert opinion so that one of you doesn't make a mistake that you later regret.
The market is full of excellent amps that can be delivered relatively quickly

 

[creep66]

Two large transformers that are supposed to be designed for 120 watts of output power plus 4 large output tubes in a closed box barely larger than a shoebox, with only a few flat slots at the front and a single fan at the back - and a lifetime warranty on that?

It can work well if you only play the amp at home and barely louder than bedroom level, but never often live with high power requirements.

I sincerely wish you happy risk!

Mesa mark series amps have been doing this setup for decades and are very reliable.

 

[novosibir]

Mesa mark series amps have been doing this setup for decades and are very reliable.

They are much higher than just 3 rack units, much deeper than just 7.8 inches and are completely open on the back, so that the heat can escape unhindered, as if through a large open window.

 

[crwnedblasphemy]

I watched a bunch of videos lately. Thing sounds great to me. I think people’s concerns are what happens if ya have to take it to a tech?

 

[novosibir]

I watched a bunch of videos lately. Thing sounds great to me. I think people’s concerns are what happens if ya have to take it to a tech?

I agree with you. As far as I can judge via YouTube and as far as I successfully try to hear the sound files net not doubled and without effects, I can say that the sound shape of the channels is quite successful. In addition, the developer has realized some interesting ideas on this device.

What would worry me about this device is the reliability, especially if I use the device not only at home in the hobby room or maybe in the recording studio, but daily live on tour.

However, I don't want to destroy anyone's interest or purchase decision with my doubts and would even be happy if one or the other would be carefree happy with this device.