Clarky Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 its only available as a custom option at $2.5k. Aaarrggghhh! [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/TabId/177/Default.aspx?ArticleId=147374"]http://www.bassplayer.com/TabId/177/Default.aspx?ArticleId=147374[/url] If this was available at a sensible price I would snap this up, 1000W Class D, VT Bass circuitry and 12 pounds [attachment=112585:Tech21_VT_Bass_1000_web.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 They are really missing a big market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 why..... why not just get a VT bass, or VT bass deluxe and a small class D power amp? The SWR amplite for instance (is only 300w) or some other class D power amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1341825314' post='1724490'] why..... why not just get a VT bass, or VT bass deluxe and a small class D power amp? The SWR amplite for instance (is only 300w) or some other class D power amp? [/quote] Because its not a one stop shop, same reason 95% of us buy fully equipped amp heads. Going the separates route means more cables, more complexity etc and in any case - bar the underpowered Amplite - I can't think of a mini Class D power amp that weighs only a few pounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1341825719' post='1724499'] Because its not a one stop shop, same reason 95% of us buy fully equipped amp heads. Going the separates route means more cables, more complexity etc and in any case - bar the underpowered Amplite - I can't think of a mini Class D power amp that weighs only a few pounds [/quote] but what I mean is that that sound that you want from it is possible. Admittedly I wouldn't buy an amplite either but it was just a suggestion. Mind you the Tech21 lass D isn't the most lightweight of lightweight either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1341825900' post='1724504'] but what I mean is that that sound that you want from it is possible. Admittedly I wouldn't buy an amplite either but it was just a suggestion. Mind you the Tech21 lass D isn't the most lightweight of lightweight either! [/quote] Ah, I misunderstood. And you are right 12 pounds isn't the lightest of Class Ds, but it does back 1000W or 2000 into 4 ohms which is seriously meaty (and more than I would ever need in my little London club gigs)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 actually, that is pretty heavy isn't it? my Puma 1000 puts out 1000w at 8 ohm and weighs between a third and half the weight. What they stuck in there thats so heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Get a Shuttle 9.2 or GK MB800 and use the VT pedal. Cheaper and lighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Peavey IPR and pedal. Think there is loads of space in the IPR too could probably get the circuit in there if its in the right places for pots to go on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [color=#b22222][i]Features include a +10dB Gain switch to enhance low output pickups and allow active pickups to drive the amp harder.[/i][/color] Interesting idea ... I'm more used to amps that have a MINUS 10dB switch to avoid overloading the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I think they would sell a lower powered, more economic version if they felt there was demand. Maybe they will. They already have a huge series of successful preamps and effect pedals. They aren't going to stomp on their existing market untill / unless they know they will be stomping on someone else's more. I'm no business person though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 One thing IS for sure, Tech 21 have the 'Ampeg/tube drive in a pedal/DI' side of the market covered very well. I imagine its very hard to compete with their quality and durability, and more importantly, the TONE, with anything else. I have sold so many BDDI's for them just by showing them to fellow bassists who have seen me going direct. Yesterday I spent a few good hours with the VT Pedal and I am still floored by how good it is. It makes me want the Deluxe version but I'm quite happy with what I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1341847083' post='1725029'] One thing IS for sure, Tech 21 have the 'Ampeg/tube drive in a pedal/DI' side of the market covered very well. I imagine its very hard to compete with their quality and durability, and more importantly, the TONE, with anything else. I have sold so many BDDI's for them just by showing them to fellow bassists who have seen me going direct. Yesterday I spent a few good hours with the VT Pedal and I am still floored by how good it is. It makes me want the Deluxe version but I'm quite happy with what I've got. [/quote] I use Sansamps even though I have awesome valve amps. More is more. Eventually I'll use them into a lighweight solution for jams and such, but class D power sections need to get cheaper than valve amps first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1341834017' post='1724697'] Peavey IPR and pedal. Think there is loads of space in the IPR too could probably get the circuit in there if its in the right places for pots to go on the front. [/quote] Quite right sir. The chasis of the IPR is almost totally empty. It really is quite frightening when you look inside. Why they ever needed the 2u chasis is a mystery to me unless it was to implement cooling better through the front grill. But seriously, $2500 for that? Are they mental or something? Who in their right mind is going to pay that for what is in effect a £150 pedal and a £300 class D amp? Good luck with that one Tech 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1341850370' post='1725103'] Quite right sir. The chasis of the IPR is almost totally empty. It really is quite frightening when you look inside. Why they ever needed the 2u chasis is a mystery to me unless it was to implement cooling better through the front grill. [/quote] Best way to isolate things from noise is to separate them, and air doesn't way anything like shielding does, plus shielding isn't an ideal solution since it means the noise goes to the ground path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1341850370' post='1725103'] Quite right sir. The chasis of the IPR is almost totally empty. It really is quite frightening when you look inside. Why they ever needed the 2u chasis is a mystery to me unless it was to implement cooling better through the front grill. But seriously, $2500 for that? Are they mental or something? Who in their right mind is going to pay that for what is in effect a £150 pedal and a £300 class D amp? Good luck with that one Tech 21. [/quote] I wonder if that is why they never bothered to get EU approval - we wouldn't fall for that sh*t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I have one of their Landmark 300 bass heads, and I can happily say it is the best sounding amp i have ever played through. I was disappointed to find out that Tech 21 are only doing this as an custom order, and that it can't be sent over here because it's not RoHS compliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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