msb Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 I’d love to try some of their cabs , but they do not have much presence here. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDinsdale Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I was hoping to see a super light solid state or class g head from them along the lines of Handbox and Jad Freer stuff. Don't have an issue with class d gear at all but seems pretty saturated with options and something a bit different would be cool. Maybe even just a lightweight power amp along the lines of the gss sumo. Sure whatever it is will be cool though 🙌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 One fine day I must get some recording done so I can challenge the class A/B fans to pick them from my tube and class D amps. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDinsdale Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: One fine day I must get some recording done so I can challenge the class A/B fans to pick them from my tube and class D amps. I'd love to do some proper ab comparison between amps with different power section types. I've owned Class D, SS and currently own an all valve, it'd be really interesting to know how much of what I like about them resulted from the pre-amp vs the power section etc. I did an AB at practice (I was early as always) with my GK Fusion S which I loved next to the Marshall VBA400 both in the front and into the return and begrudgingly had to give it to the Marshall on both counts. It wasn't a super fair test though given the VBA having to warm up and cool down between swapping over etc so it wasn't like I could just flick back and forth. Just to clarify, I'm certainly not at all against class d heads but just mean I hope whatever they make is a little different to the options out there already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 But surely the power stages of all non valve amps are designed to be as transparent as the price point allows? The "sound" is mostly in the pre-amp section (and any short-comings due to cost-cutting). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDinsdale Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 3 hours ago, BigRedX said: But surely the power stages of all non valve amps are designed to be as transparent as the price point allows? The "sound" is mostly in the pre-amp section (and any short-comings due to cost-cutting). Possibly in a lot of cases but there are many others where the power section does have a huge influence. Most notable that I know of is GK and their trademark "riding the rails" tone by really pushing the power section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 5 hours ago, MrDinsdale said: Possibly in a lot of cases but there are many others where the power section does have a huge influence. Most notable that I know of is GK and their trademark "riding the rails" tone by really pushing the power section. Is that the G.I.V.E aka Gate Induced Valve Effect? The other people who properly messed with the power stage sold out to Fender. GenzBenz Streamliner. I haven't heard if the new Genzler or Fender stuff carries the tech forward. It would be a shame if Fender own it but buried it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 The designer of the Streamliner created the Subway amps for Mesa. They are highly regarded. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I'm happy to act as the Guinea Pig Alex if you're reading this.... The rest of you...get back in line you rowdy lot!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDinsdale Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 23 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said: Is that the G.I.V.E aka Gate Induced Valve Effect? The other people who properly messed with the power stage sold out to Fender. GenzBenz Streamliner. I haven't heard if the new Genzler or Fender stuff carries the tech forward. It would be a shame if Fender own it but buried it. Not sure exactly how it works tbh, my understanding of amps and technical terms is pretty much non-existent. You're probably right though, quite a valve-like compression, I want to say like sag but not sure that's the correct term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 12 hours ago, BigRedX said: But surely the power stages of all non valve amps are designed to be as transparent as the price point allows? The "sound" is mostly in the pre-amp section (and any short-comings due to cost-cutting). Not necessarily, it depends on the designer's intent and ability. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Another post on IG https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtRUIXJIg3a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 30/05/2023 at 23:40, MacDaddy said: Yup, can't imagine anyone doing that! Jeebus! Where the F$%^ do you play with that lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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