PURPOLARIS Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I currently have an SVP Pro Pre Amp and an SVP 1500 Power Amp, however I find the Power Amp too big so I'm looking for a lightweight replacement. Any ideas? I've been looking at 1U and 2U Power Amps (the Ampeg is 3U) mainly looking at lightweight ones. Are they reliable, what makes should I look for and what makes should I avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Probably the two main contenders would be Peavey IPR1600 and Crown XLS1000/1500. I asked for opinions in another thread a couple of days ago but got only one response. Not much interest here in pre/power rigs I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks for your input, I'll do some online research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beely Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've used an SVP Pro with a W-Audio Horizon 1100w and got very impressive results. You can get different models, 5 I think, varying from 300w-1300w which vary in physical size as well, so you could get one of the smaller ones to match the size of your pre so they could fit in a small flight case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks Beely, I was wondering about them as they seem quite reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would always look at crown amplifiers as I believe they make the finest power amplifiers money can buy. Not sure if they do a lightweight range but they're a great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yep another +1 for Crown. Also as said above the Peavey stuff is fairly bombproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've put a bid in for a Crown XS700 which looks fairly decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Good choice. Plenty of options with power. From memory they go to something over 1900 watts in bridged mode Edited July 13, 2012 by Mog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yes something like that, unfortunately not as light as I'd like but at 2U I'm saving 1U and it's a quality amp from what I can make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Looks like a good solution - and only 3Kg heavier than my current 300W power amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Last time I ran a pre/power rack I used a Peavey. It was superb, dirt cheap and light as a feather. That is the combination you are looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yeah. Crown, Peavey, QSC are the big boys. There are some other little gems about too like C-Audio and Chevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 What are the Yamaha ones like, they look like they're built for the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 The P series Yamaha ones are built for Roadies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurbs Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Lots of Peavey IPR 1600 love here. Use mine for both PA and Bass duties depending on the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 My poweramp option is using a 1U head, such as the GK MB series. If you can pick one up secondhand, it'll be lightweight and you have the option of using the preamp section on it too, or just plugging straight in to the return in the effects loop, that will plug you straight in to the power amp section. When I'm not using my Kilo head (i.e. a small gig) I'll plug my Ampeg BSP preamp in to th return of my GK MB800. The Ampeg BSP is a very particular distortion preamp and I am yet to find any pedal that sounds as good! but that's a bit off topic! - The point is, it sounds great using the GK power amp and makes a tiny rig too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjonnie Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I use a QSC PLX1802 myself. Combined with a 1U pre amp and a 3U rack bag this is a very manageable solution. The amp sounds very good and I have plenty of power. I have this amp three years now, and I'm still very pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I must admit. I've toyed with using my as a power amp to power the pa before by going into the power amp through the fx loop. So it's good to see I'm not the only one Any reason I shouldn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKULP01 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Old topic but has anyone come across these 'Matrix Power Amps' made in the UK? they do a cool range of 1u power amps for guitar, not sure if they suitable for bass as well but I like the look of the GT1000FX 1u - [url="http://matrixguitaramplification.com/products/"]http://matrixguitara...n.com/products/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUI101 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 +1 for the crown xls drivecore range, Crest also do some 'lightweight' power amps that are worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30507090 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 How about the amplite? Crazy small 1/2 u width? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30507090 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Powersoft also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcapener Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='EKULP01' timestamp='1360420522' post='1970089'] Old topic but has anyone come across these 'Matrix Power Amps' made in the UK? they do a cool range of 1u power amps for guitar, not sure if they suitable for bass as well but I like the look of the GT1000FX 1u - [url="http://matrixguitaramplification.com/products/"]http://matrixguitara...n.com/products/[/url] [/quote] I had a look at these guys after seeing this and it looks like they have another power amp that seems to be suitable for bass. Its the 1600w 2u model..http://matrixguitaramplification.com/products/gt1600fx-2u-rackmount-amplifier/ A little pricey if you were looking for a cheap solution but its lightweight and look at all the shiny colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='EKULP01' timestamp='1360420522' post='1970089'] Old topic but has anyone come across these 'Matrix Power Amps' made in the UK? they do a cool range of 1u power amps for guitar, not sure if they suitable for bass as well but I like the look of the GT1000FX 1u - [url="http://matrixguitaramplification.com/products/"]http://matrixguitara...n.com/products/[/url] [/quote] If it delivers 325W into 8 Ohms unbridged, it's not clear to me why it would deliver 1000W into 8 Ohms in bridged mode. I'm also puzzled about the heading 'Made In Britain' but available with a Japanese manual ... From what I can see, these amps are more likely to be suitable for guitarists than as part of a bass rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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