Does this have the same snarl and grind as the famed 7100? I've got a 7100 with a Jensen MOD speaker. Whoa Nellie! Too quiet for sessions, though
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It has a little bit of growl but it's hard to say as the amp does not hit record breaking sound levels. Do not know what a 7100 sounds like so cannot compare the amps. Yes, too quiet for session work.
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Not really. I am a little disappointed in it. I am mainly using it for my acoustic now because I am not getting the sound I want on my strat. What I do like is the rechargeable battery this is quite convenient.
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Dear Mr. Lee:I decided to go up a notch to a Technic 1200 turntable.What are these other items; are they replacement items I can buy later? What function do they do?Shure M97xE High-Performance Magnetic Phono Cartridge Shure SFG-2 Stylus Tracking Force Gauge Also, a friend gave me a pair of bose $300 speakers for my PC. I think I want to pair this Technic turnable with a bigger Bose system, suggestion here?
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My CS3 made a pop and it's doing the same thing, buzzing. Mine is out of warranty so I'm getting a Yamaha YAS-203. No more speaker craft for me!!
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the reason for the hiss is the high gain amplifier in the original variant of this model. when you sent your amp into their factory, they replaced it with a unit of slightly lower power [not enough for you to notice, but enough that it probably effects the actual specs slightly regarding RMS/Wattage and all that] - therefore less hiss when you crank the speakers and have no sound playing. When I had my set [amazing speakers by the way] - the hiss was only noticable if a) there was nothing playing and b) you crank it far past what I consider reasonable close range listening levels. these things go LOUD far before you hit anywhere near 9 on the dial. still, some will prefer the newer variant. the reason for the hiss is the high gain amplifier in the original variant of this model. when you sent your amp into their factory, they replaced it with a unit of slightly lower power [not enough for you to notice, but enough that it probably effects the actual specs slightly regarding RMS/Wattage and all that] - therefore less hiss when you crank the speakers and have no sound playing. When I had my set [amazing speakers by the way] - the hiss was only noticable if a) there was nothing playing and b) you crank it far past what I consider reasonable close range listening levels. these... » Read More the reason for the hiss is the high gain amplifier in the original variant of this model. when you sent your amp into their factory, they replaced it with a unit of slightly lower power [not enough for you to notice, but enough that it probably effects the actual specs slightly regarding RMS/Wattage and all that] - therefore less hiss when you crank the speakers and have no sound playing. When I had my set [amazing speakers by the way] - the hiss was only noticable if a) there was nothing playing and b) you crank it far past what I consider reasonable close range listening levels. these things go LOUD far before you hit anywhere near 9 on the dial. still, some will prefer the newer variant. « Show Less
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No. I'm running a 700 mono block and it's not even turned up all the way. It's super loud. It's a great speaker. The box is nice. I want to run max but don't wanna buy a new amp.
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the clean channel sounds really good. I was happy with the distortion channel once I got the knack of dialing tones in. The amp is pretty loud alone. If you are using processor like Digitech or whatever, it really increases the volume. I no longer use this amp, it was just too loud for my needs, so I downsized to a 15 watt Marshall MG15CFX. I'll get around to reviewing that one of these days.
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Without having personal knowledge of your Aune, based on what I've read of it, I'd be surprised if the Vali were to be a notable improvement (plus there's no DAC in the Vali). The Vali powers moderately, has a low but noticeable noise floor. It's been demoted in my home behind the Asgard 2 and Magni 2 because I don't hear a "tube improvement" and do sometimes hear the hiss (classical recordings usually). The Vali touted as an intro to tube amps, and if true, I'm a confirmed Solid State listener.
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I had a Peachtree 125 with the Kef Ls50 and got rid of it. While it is a good amp,the hiss coming from it (Class D amps are notorious for this) was unacceptable to me . Not the best resolution but still a good amp. I went to a Creek Evolution A50 with xlr inputs .It is more detailed ,better at imaging but it does not have the warmth of the Peachtree. Ive only played the Creek for 4-5 hours though. Still ,I think it is a better amp then the Peachtree.
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I can only speak for myself. I found a significant difference between the sound of the pre-amp in my Yamaha receiver and the Bellari. I should also state that a new, better tube and power supply made a good difference as well. It is also dependent upon the cartridge you are using. I have a Blue Point and a Pickering. An audiophile friend states that the Ortofon is a good choice as well.
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it will sound good. louder than one might think. i love the little guy. i've had amps for way more $ and be equal or less than good. the el84 plus the 12x7 yadda yadda is the same as a Vox. A class too. sounds like a beatles amp, but raunchier. problems... the cheap ass plugs electric hook up thingsy is eggshellish. cut corners somehow i guess. if you can afford the speaker cab, i'd go for it. the speaker is voiced for the amp and breaks up when driven at the right time. lovely.
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I'm running two of these monsters with a 2500 watt amp and they're in a ported single box, I've found they aren't very good at hitting the lows. Get the sealed box, trust me.
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Upon turn on, there is a brief spike of current draw at 2.1Amps. Idle is about 0.3A. And most of my listening experience stays under 0.6A at moderate levels. However, I am sure that if you push this thing to its limits, it will exponentially increase. The highest draw I have pulled was 2.5amps, but this is due to apartment living and I am very limited to what levels I can achieve. It was very loud though!
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In short, I cannot say it more succinctly...Amazon should take this vendor OUT OF THEIR REPERTOIRE! done, nada , nothing to say - I threw mine out - no volume variation and I viewed other 'not happy campers'. Your choice - make them return your money - or just throw it out - post your comments and only 'hope' Amazon does not allow this vendor. Hope this helps.
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I have two sa 12's down firing in a box I custom built at 2.19 cu per sub with the ports meeting in the middle facing back. Powered by fosgate 1100a2. Its the loudest system I've heard out of a truck. It flexs my windows
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I running a 700 watt Arc audio amp into a sealed enclosure of 1.5 SQF And it sounds great. Has as much SLP as my old Alpine R12 ported, maybe even more? Now I am thinking about getting the NS V3 12' 2500 watt Sundown sub! After enjoying the SA 12 I need to hear the V3 and maybe scare some old people while I'm at it! Lol
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I am using a Line 6 Pod500X pushed through a Behringer and a Crate into the cabinet and it sounds really great. Mids and Highs are excellent but speakers (or cabinet design) don't push the lows as well as my other cabinets.
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I use an 8 channel Behringer mixer to control the sound. The left and right channels are backed off 3 notches from max. Using these settings, and two JBL 1000W loudspeakers, If I go over about two thirds volume it is too loud in a 30X50 foot hall. Using my system outside, the same settings are perfect for a 60X80 yard area where people have ample room not to be too close to the speakers. I push roughly 700 watts to drive both speakers with very good sound quality. At max levels, I still have no distortion. I hope this is helpful to you. I love this amp and highly recommend it. It reduced the weight of my road box by around 25 pounds. I would definitely purchase another to replace the one I have when that time comes.