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kinder_guano
Published on 09/18/06 at 10:39
See opinion of Mr. Pm below, damn comprehensive
Just a small detail, holes for the screws of the rack are not made at the ends, as on most Poweramp market, but focused: Can not fix it on my rack, the holes do not coincide. My rack is a great Millennium SR2018 (https://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index 2Cidproduit%%% 2C97110% 2Cmao 2Cmillenium_sr2018.html) made in China ... a beautiful decay, cage nuts are not standard, it took me to do a bunch of store to find the good, I immediately change the wheels ... brief ...
The possibilities are truly impressive settings for a Poweramp 2x50W (and there, my gaze turns to accusing Mesa, Peavey and Marshall).
UTILIZATION
Well, b'en again, Pm said it all! It's smart!
The manual of my Poweramp is 4 photocopies (black and white): front panel, rear panel, according to the lights, warranty. VHT and the sticker that goes. No need most is not a gas plant, it sounds right away.
Yep, the switch Class A / AB is next to the Standby must be a little careful.
Here, two features not found in consistently competitors, however, switch the class A / AB and a standby channel!
Detail not really catastrophic, but annoying hyper, fuses on the front who have generously stuffed the first months of use. I have a brand new electrical system and fully compliant with current standards. Secure an outlet and even an ass of Furman VHT. Despite that, I slammed a frightening number of fuses on the front (fast 500mA). They chattered about nothing, and completely random (power-on / off standby, etc.).. Finally, switch to the 630mA fast, and since then everything works perfectly. It's silly, but this kind of thing, it can really do doubt the reliability. It does nothing, with a fuse of higher value, everything is ok and no risk of electric shock / Poweramp degradation.
SOUNDS
I knew this Poweramp recent years have tried quite a few times. And even when I had a Mesa 2:90, which is still a sacred Poweramp, the VHT gave me the eye.
A range of sounds really thorough, if not the "neutral" than that (but full of dynamics) in Class A / B switches without enquiller, presence and depth to half way max, really nice colors to play with the knobs and switches.
In Class A (2x50W), full of dynamic amp barks, leaves naturally more acute, its really a characteristic, clean, crunch or saturated. Cleans the chattering, or metal Satus really interesting and usable.
In Class A / B (2x62w), the dynamic is still there, the sound becomes rounder, always clear and sharp, but less "angry". Engl E570 with a shovel and an Air Zone neck, I can get sounds jazzy and funk pretty slammin as preamp settings (and a config Air Zone / Tone Zone splitter).
In enquiller in the wake switch "voicing" and pushing the distortion, a big sound meùùùtal equally bad in class A, just a different grain. Low tension, a sharp sound. Bieng!
Note that the level switch avoids gallery as a donkey, low volume, to find the "sweet spot" on the volume knob, which is still super soft. In short, the level, no need to turn the volume knob hyper gradually around the 1 / 10 from scratch / volume too low to "ouch, way too strong!" .
By the way, a link explaining the difference in Class A / B / AB (http://lampes.pourlesnuls.free.fr/Principe/Principe.htm) to the excellent site of Jark (https://fr.audiofanzine.com / members / index%% 2C128430% 2Cidmembre 2Cmao 2C_jark.html%). That way, no need to ask me in MP ...
OVERALL OPINION
After trying a bunch of amps and Poweramp (bulk, Mesa 2:90 2:20 ET, and Marshall EL34 EL 84, Peavey Classic 50/50, Randall RT250, and I forget), I had to then took a Mesa 2:90, used for his stocky and its functionality.
While the Mesa 2:90 modes has "half" "deep" and "modern" (uniquement. ..) activated by footswitch or midiswitcher (not supplied), their counterparts in VHT can be activated only by push buttons / knobs. Finally handy.
But these features are not the "small" Mesa 2:20 2:50 ET. I do not even mention the case of Marshall EL34 ... nothing.
Finally, the Mesa was quite unmanageable 2:90 apart '(like the Engl Powerball ensuing ...). Yep, I went quickly to a large detached house + rehearsals in small groups apart 'Smurf / playing alone like an idiot.
A big change of gear was needed: something exploitable apart 'but that can also be used later in the group without PA.
After testing, the VHT 2/50/2 has imposed itself.
A grain excellent, excellent dynamics, the knobs progressive, a standby channel, usable as high-volume low, what more?
The "level" (low signal 10dB) has also, in addition to the exciting sound of VHT and other features, was a big engine to purchase. Yep, push the master without becoming dull or see tumble neighbors or the cops, it's huuuuge!
B'en now, addicted to VHT for Poweramp!
Just a small detail, holes for the screws of the rack are not made at the ends, as on most Poweramp market, but focused: Can not fix it on my rack, the holes do not coincide. My rack is a great Millennium SR2018 (https://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index 2Cidproduit%%% 2C97110% 2Cmao 2Cmillenium_sr2018.html) made in China ... a beautiful decay, cage nuts are not standard, it took me to do a bunch of store to find the good, I immediately change the wheels ... brief ...
The possibilities are truly impressive settings for a Poweramp 2x50W (and there, my gaze turns to accusing Mesa, Peavey and Marshall).
UTILIZATION
Well, b'en again, Pm said it all! It's smart!
The manual of my Poweramp is 4 photocopies (black and white): front panel, rear panel, according to the lights, warranty. VHT and the sticker that goes. No need most is not a gas plant, it sounds right away.
Yep, the switch Class A / AB is next to the Standby must be a little careful.
Here, two features not found in consistently competitors, however, switch the class A / AB and a standby channel!
Detail not really catastrophic, but annoying hyper, fuses on the front who have generously stuffed the first months of use. I have a brand new electrical system and fully compliant with current standards. Secure an outlet and even an ass of Furman VHT. Despite that, I slammed a frightening number of fuses on the front (fast 500mA). They chattered about nothing, and completely random (power-on / off standby, etc.).. Finally, switch to the 630mA fast, and since then everything works perfectly. It's silly, but this kind of thing, it can really do doubt the reliability. It does nothing, with a fuse of higher value, everything is ok and no risk of electric shock / Poweramp degradation.
SOUNDS
I knew this Poweramp recent years have tried quite a few times. And even when I had a Mesa 2:90, which is still a sacred Poweramp, the VHT gave me the eye.
A range of sounds really thorough, if not the "neutral" than that (but full of dynamics) in Class A / B switches without enquiller, presence and depth to half way max, really nice colors to play with the knobs and switches.
In Class A (2x50W), full of dynamic amp barks, leaves naturally more acute, its really a characteristic, clean, crunch or saturated. Cleans the chattering, or metal Satus really interesting and usable.
In Class A / B (2x62w), the dynamic is still there, the sound becomes rounder, always clear and sharp, but less "angry". Engl E570 with a shovel and an Air Zone neck, I can get sounds jazzy and funk pretty slammin as preamp settings (and a config Air Zone / Tone Zone splitter).
In enquiller in the wake switch "voicing" and pushing the distortion, a big sound meùùùtal equally bad in class A, just a different grain. Low tension, a sharp sound. Bieng!
Note that the level switch avoids gallery as a donkey, low volume, to find the "sweet spot" on the volume knob, which is still super soft. In short, the level, no need to turn the volume knob hyper gradually around the 1 / 10 from scratch / volume too low to "ouch, way too strong!" .
By the way, a link explaining the difference in Class A / B / AB (http://lampes.pourlesnuls.free.fr/Principe/Principe.htm) to the excellent site of Jark (https://fr.audiofanzine.com / members / index%% 2C128430% 2Cidmembre 2Cmao 2C_jark.html%). That way, no need to ask me in MP ...
OVERALL OPINION
After trying a bunch of amps and Poweramp (bulk, Mesa 2:90 2:20 ET, and Marshall EL34 EL 84, Peavey Classic 50/50, Randall RT250, and I forget), I had to then took a Mesa 2:90, used for his stocky and its functionality.
While the Mesa 2:90 modes has "half" "deep" and "modern" (uniquement. ..) activated by footswitch or midiswitcher (not supplied), their counterparts in VHT can be activated only by push buttons / knobs. Finally handy.
But these features are not the "small" Mesa 2:20 2:50 ET. I do not even mention the case of Marshall EL34 ... nothing.
Finally, the Mesa was quite unmanageable 2:90 apart '(like the Engl Powerball ensuing ...). Yep, I went quickly to a large detached house + rehearsals in small groups apart 'Smurf / playing alone like an idiot.
A big change of gear was needed: something exploitable apart 'but that can also be used later in the group without PA.
After testing, the VHT 2/50/2 has imposed itself.
A grain excellent, excellent dynamics, the knobs progressive, a standby channel, usable as high-volume low, what more?
The "level" (low signal 10dB) has also, in addition to the exciting sound of VHT and other features, was a big engine to purchase. Yep, push the master without becoming dull or see tumble neighbors or the cops, it's huuuuge!
B'en now, addicted to VHT for Poweramp!