Paul Clifton

[quote name='Musky' post='1354478' date='Aug 28 2011, 04:40 PM']This whole thing has more to do with peoples' perception of the relationship between Watts and volume, which is skewed (ironically, probably from the marketing efforts of various amp manufacturers over the years).[/quote] ^^ What he said. The public expect volume to be expressed in terms of watts, so how do you market an amp that is just as 'loud' as other amps, but a lower wattage rating? TC went the easy, sly route by picking a number that correlated to other amps with the same perceived volume output. Marketed as a TC 250 it may have been more honest, but people would have presumed it not powerful enough for their needs.

Hi all, I would really like to try one of these, especially a Recurve and especially any with the low pass filter preamp system. Are there any owners around London/Surrey/Kent who would be willing to demo one to me if I popped over? PM me if so. Cheers

1) You can get nowhere near car manufacturers mpg figures in real world tests 2) I would rather have a great 8 ounce steak than an average 16 ounce steak, even if I was initially dismayed at being misled over the weight 3) I have never bought an amp based on wattage figures - anyone who does is an idiot. As far as I am concerned, wattage is only hazily related to real world volume. 4) TC are going to catch flack for being caught out on a bench test, but quality will win through over PR at the end of the day. If enough people like the product when they try it, they will buy it. 5) Everybody lies.

"You can't hold no groove if you ain't got no pocket" indeed.

[quote name='markstuk' post='1354160' date='Aug 28 2011, 10:49 AM']As an RH450 owner I'm mildly disappointed by the claim, but otherwise blissfully unaware that it's a puny weedy amp in any way shape or form..[/quote] Pleased as punch with mine - Cheers lojo! I knew about wattage disparity before buying, but it's certainly loud enough for me and I love the tone and portability. Coming from a marketing background, I can't see this fake claim as being any more unethical as quoted car mpg figures or health claims for diet drinks We live in a hyped world, you can only make a decision on a product and its value by trying it yourself.

And here's my new one, should arrive next Wednesday will get better pics then