Anybody ever use a solid state rackmount power amp? I've got a 20/20 that I use with my Rec Pre, but for one project I've got going I just can't get the 20/20 sounding decent at the (low) volume I have to play at-- the DI out of the preamp sounds much better, but going direct to the PA isn't usually an option.
Solid-state power amp recs?
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scottkahn
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Don't even consider putting a solid state amp behind your Recto Pre -- it will be very unhappy with you and may refuse to operate! 
Seriously, rather than wasting money on a solid state amp, get yourself a power attenuator like the THD Hotplate, which will enable you to run the amp hotter and yet have a reduced-volume output.
Scott
Seriously, rather than wasting money on a solid state amp, get yourself a power attenuator like the THD Hotplate, which will enable you to run the amp hotter and yet have a reduced-volume output.
Scott
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I thought solidstate power amps were supposed to be clean. It wouldn't really need an attenuator with solidstate because you would just keep the volume lower.
I don't think a solidstate power amp would sound that great with a Rec Pre anyway because you would not be getting the tube power sound you would only get the tube pre sound. I guess it depends upon what you want.
You say you want lower volume but want decent sound. That's a hard nut to crack. From your post I am assuming this isn't just a studio thing because you talked about going to PA. What are you playing? coffee houses for little jazz improv sessions? venues that are not set-up for live music but want ambient background noise? blues at low-key bars/dives? I am assuming you are playing some form of rock/metal with the Rec Pre-20/20 setup. 20 watts isn't really that much. Plug into a single 12 inch low watt speaker like a G12H30 or a greenback and keep your volumes lower.
I don't think a solidstate power amp would sound that great with a Rec Pre anyway because you would not be getting the tube power sound you would only get the tube pre sound. I guess it depends upon what you want.
You say you want lower volume but want decent sound. That's a hard nut to crack. From your post I am assuming this isn't just a studio thing because you talked about going to PA. What are you playing? coffee houses for little jazz improv sessions? venues that are not set-up for live music but want ambient background noise? blues at low-key bars/dives? I am assuming you are playing some form of rock/metal with the Rec Pre-20/20 setup. 20 watts isn't really that much. Plug into a single 12 inch low watt speaker like a G12H30 or a greenback and keep your volumes lower.
Thanks guys... yeah, in one project I could probably drown our drummer out with a big acoustic-- she's teeny.
Russ, I'm definitely going to try to rustle up a 1x12 and see how that works. disassembled suggested the same thing. Right now I'm turning my 2x12 down a hallway... :?
Russ, I'm definitely going to try to rustle up a 1x12 and see how that works. disassembled suggested the same thing. Right now I'm turning my 2x12 down a hallway... :?
