thunderider Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 i was looking at behringer as they are cheap as chips,i was looking at there 550w "ampeg clone" for less than 200£ new but how reliable! and so as said earlier it may not be 550w rms!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnotleast Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 As with most things, the advent of the serial effects loop is probably marketing driven, a "we have this and they don't" sort of thing. After lugging my kit down a flight of stairs to play a private party in someone's home last evening, I have decied to the D class - small & lightwight. Discuss a bit for me the Ampeg, Ibanez Gallien-Kruger. TC Electronics. Kustom and Genz Benz. The last being another prouct with which I am unfamilar. Keep a limited budget in mind, please. I [i]will [/i]spend more if worthwhile but, ordinarily, I want to say in the $200 to $300 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 For Promethean and clones http://basschat.co.uk/topic/168416-another-promethean-clone/page__st__240__p__1886279__hl__promethean__fromsearch__1#entry1886279 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 [quote name='lastnotleast' timestamp='1358691857' post='1943393'] Keep a limited budget in mind, please. I [i]will [/i]spend more if worthwhile but, ordinarily, I want to say in the $200 to $300 range. [/quote] I'm out. No idea about US prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnotleast Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1358694941' post='1943461'] I'm out. No idea about US prices. [/quote] You don't get off that easy! Current rate of exchange; 1.00 U.S Dollar = 0.63 British Pound Sterling The Promethan looks good except it has no effects loop for my DI-100/Sonic Maximiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote name='lastnotleast' timestamp='1358770527' post='1944592'] You don't get off that easy! Current rate of exchange; 1.00 U.S Dollar = 0.63 British Pound Sterling The Promethan looks good except it has no effects loop for my DI-100/Sonic Maximiser. [/quote] I'm afraid it's not that simple. AFAIK, alot of gear prices are 'inflated' in the EU (not sure why, possibly to cover the overheads of shipping etc.). So it is difficult to tell you what would be within your budget, because the prices we pay for gear often won't be what you pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote name='mart' timestamp='1358549422' post='1941402'] This was more or less demonstrated by their "6000W" amp which, if it actually produced that power running from UK mains, would have to operate at 200% efficiency. [/quote] What makes you say that? And what about other amps in that power range and above? And before you ask, yes I've done the math. On topic, we have a Behringer mixer that seems ok, but I wouldn't want any in my rig. Stuff has a bad reputation for being unreliable. Get a better head second hand, those GKs last forever, so do Peavey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnotleast Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thought you all might be interested to know that I have decided to (most likey) go with the Ampeg PF-350. It is simple. straightforward and can be had for around $250.00 from eBay with free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) I use an Ampeg pf500 , bought from the classifieds on here, I kind of bought it as a back up to a warwick profet 3.2 , but find I use it as my main kit. I was always skeptical of behringer stuff , but my experience of seeing 2 old ep2500 power amps being thrown about (dropped off sack trucks etc) and condensated to scarily dripping levels , yet putting out the goods on the PA just amazes me . I worry now though that just saying that might just be the curse that sees them off ed to alter a potential infection into a term of suspicion Edited January 26, 2013 by lurksalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnotleast Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I lierally stumbled across a Gallien Kuger Backline 600 for $150.00. Searching desperately for a perhaps second hand Ampeg. a shopper bot coughed up the GK at, of all places, Guitar Center. Located in Commack, NY, I paid $12.50 to have it shipped to my local GC in Columbus, OH and was nicked $10.00 for sales tax. I am very excited to use it on my next gig and hope that it functions properly so that I will not be disappointed. Next item on my acquisition agenda is either a 2x10 or 4x10 speaker cabinet. There is a GK BLX-II 2x10 currently available on my local Craigs List for $125.00 but I am a bit leary this lower end product. Speak to me o ye who have knowledge to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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