PeteJ

I like heavy cabs, it makes me feel more manly... (once my back recovers) 😎

Decided to upgrade to the IV... 😎

Sorted this today, a quick squirt of servisol contact cleaner did the trick!

This thread was very useful - just resolved a similar issue with my output pot.

For those like me who know nothing about this stuff, I found it (fairly) useful: https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/what-class-d-amplification

I recently purchased a 2nd hand Ashdown ABM-600-EVO III, even though I was hoping to get a IV. Would it be worth upgrading to a IV at some point? The only difference I can see are the two extra EQ sliders. Any further differences? I'm happy with the III (well I will be once I take it apart and give the pots a clean - lots of crackling from the output pot at the moment). Cheers Pete

Thanks for the info, I will get a new cable for it.

It's black.

The thing is, the Ashdown head I bought recently has the same type of socket, but a standard speaker connector fits in there OK. Maybe the Laney one just needs, erm, breaking in...

I'm probably about 25 years behind the times, but what's with the new speakon connectors on the back of some amps? I recently purchased a Laney Richter R500H and tried to plug an ordinary speaker cable into it and it was tight as f@@@ and didn't go all the way in; the end result - no sound came out the speaker cab! When I checked the manual, it says the amp has a speakon connector... Pete

Sounds pretty good to me, a nice warmth to it - I was able to get a good tone more or less straight away. Used it with headphones, will try speakers tomorrow hopefully. Getting a few crackles when I adjust the gain/volume knobs - is that normal or does it need a service?

My purchase off ebay arrived today, one heavyweight Ashdown ABM 500 EVO III head! Looks and feels like a proper amp 😎 Will plug it in soon and give it a go.

Just wondered if the Ashdown FS Origin Valve Pre-DI Pedal is any good? Subjective I know, but that's what counts. PMT are selling them for £199 which seemed reasonable. Cheers Pete

Can I use an Ashdown ABM 500 EVO III with headphones? I recently purchased the Ashdown PhoneBox pedal to use with a solid-state amp, but wasn't sure if it was safe to use it with the ABM 500 EVO III as it has a value in the pre-amp...? Cheers Pete

Inspirational stuff, chaps!