wateroftyne Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Leszek's just confirmed the price is 700EUR shipped to the UK, which is pretty much what I was expecting. I'm not sure if the case style etc. affects the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Approx £540. That is a very fine price for what looks like a nice piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1463603236' post='3052799'] Approx £540. That is a very fine price for what looks like a nice piece of kit. [/quote] Yep - especially as it's hand-built. You can feel the quality, and the lack of compromises. Looking forward to getting mine :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZD56 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Do you know what the expected turnaround time is from order to delivery? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 I don't - probably best to drop Leszek a mail. I'm in no hurry for mine, 'cos I've got this one :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaz Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1463642106' post='3052951'] I don't - probably best to drop Leszek a mail. I'm in no hurry for mine, 'cos I've got this one :-) [/quote] I assume you're sending that one back when the new one gets here? What are the chances they'll let it stay in the UK to be sent round to a few basschatters to try out? Looks very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 [quote name='smaz' timestamp='1463683831' post='3053396'] I assume you're sending that one back when the new one gets here? What are the chances they'll let it stay in the UK to be sent round to a few basschatters to try out? Looks very interesting [/quote] It's been mentioned as a possibility. I think it would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'd certainly like to test it out. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1463735210' post='3053665'] I'd certainly like to test it out. Matt [/quote] Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'll mention it. Geoff, you're welcome to pick it up at any time (assuming I'm not gigging. Cold, dead hands, etc :-)) In the meantime, they've just posted a video for the 120 tube version (looks like exactly the same pre). Me want. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBWzbF9BHjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZD56 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Wow!! Any idea how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1464025133' post='3055870'] Wow!! Any idea how much? [/quote] The WB-100? I'm not sure. I've asked Leszek, and I'm waiting for him to get back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 OK... I've had this for about six weeks now - I've had lots of time to really give this a run out, and I'm still as impress as I was when I got it... my Walkabout hasn't seen the light of day since it landed! Build quality is absolutely top notch (externally, and fit'n'finish anyhow - I know nowt about electronics and that, but it looks tidy inside). The soft case is practical and well-made. My initial comment about it picking up a bit more noise than my Walkabout is a non-issue. There's a lot of bottles in it, so if I crank it, and sit facing the amp less than 12" away, it'll hum a bit.,. no surprise there. But in any practical situation - a gig (even a quiet gig) or recording in the house right next to it, it's absolutely quiet. The DI is beautiful - I've recorded with it, and run the line to the desk to couple shows with big posh PAs, and the engineers have loved it. Hopefully it comes across in some of the clips I've recorded. And the tone.. it's just 'there'. Clear, rich and authoritative (I'll not say the 'H' word) - the detail I get using flats is fab... the woody growl shines through, and it really responds when you dig in. Keep the input low (lower than you would on most other heads) and it'll stay clean. Crank it a bit, and it'll get a little hairy around the edges, and then you're into fuzz territory. I've found that the output knob tends to be dialled a little higher than other heads I've used. According to Leszek: 'We use linear potentiometers, other companies use audio potentiometers. If you set the Gain knob and Volume in the center position (12 o'clock) R-400 is actuated on ~55% of the power. In other amps when Gain and Volume are on center, they are actuated ~33%. I prefer use these potentiometers because in my opinion amp is more faster, impulsive.'. The output knob definitely keeps delivering as you get around to the dusty end. I've had the optical compressor light flicker once or twice toward the end of a set, but that was with an 8-ohm cab. Apparently it's just doing it's job. I've got no worries about headroom... but then it's a 400w amp, so there's no reason I should..! Best amp I've ever owned*. There. I said it. And it's not even expensive. [size=3]*I don't actually own it yet. Mine is being built, 'cos I want a different colour. Yeah, I know.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Everything points to this being a cracking piece of kit WOT. Great to read of your good experience with it. I'm due to road test one of these amps myself and very much looking forward to it. It should be arriving at my place this week, hopefully in time for me to take it along to the Herts Bash, so that BC'ers can give it the once over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The courier has just delivered. Rather than clutter up this thread, I will start a NAD thread of my own. I feel that a new one is relevant, given that WOT and I use different cabs and instruments. I'll spend a bit of time getting acquainted with the settings this afternoon and then get posting Please be aware that this amp will for the foreseeable, be connected to a Barefaced cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Ooh! Ooh! What colour / style is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464873588' post='3063371'] Ooh! Ooh! What colour / style is it? [/quote] Same as yours, in the rather fetching orange. Fortuitous really, it's a colour that my wife loves, so there won't be any nagging if I keep it in the lounge for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Fab! As it happens, the postman has just been here too. And left me one of these... What a beast... I'll use it on Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464876627' post='3063417'] Fab! As it happens, the postman has just been here too. And left me one of these... What a beast... I'll use it on Saturday night. [/quote] Another fully detailed report on this please Wot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464876627' post='3063417'] Fab! As it happens, the postman has just been here too. And left me one of these... What a beast... I'll use it on Saturday night. [/quote] Wow, that is a fine looking amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464876627' post='3063417'] Fab! As it happens, the postman has just been here too. And left me one of these... What a beast... I'll use it on Saturday night. [/quote] This looks like my kind of amp ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Christ on a bike. I've just powered it up for a 'noodle' in the house, and it's insane. Proper, steely IN YOUR FACE notes. I'm going to have fun on Saturday. Build quality is impeccable. Oh, it glows red too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 It's quite similar , spec wise , to my Ampeg SVT6 Pro which also sounds monsterous ! looks like it has selctable mid frequencies with cut and boost ? Sweet looking amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 [quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1464885889' post='3063558'] It's quite similar , spec wise , to my Ampeg SVT6 Pro which also sounds monsterous ! looks like it has selctable mid frequencies with cut and boost ? Sweet looking amp. [/quote] Yeah.. I need to spend a bit of time with the knobs and switches. I'm not sure what they all do yet..! [url="http://www.jollybeggars.co.uk/bassforum/hb/rfsheet.pdf"]Here's a bit of blurb about it...[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1464886391' post='3063567'] Yeah.. I need to spend a bit of time with the knobs and switches. I'm not sure what they all do yet..! [url="http://www.jollybeggars.co.uk/bassforum/hb/rfsheet.pdf"]Here's a bit of blurb about it...[/url] [/quote] Such a pity it's only 500W per side. If it was 800W, I'd probably grab one. Sound samples please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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