What do you guys with experience in regard to these two power amps think?
Mosvalve or the new Rocktron Velocity 300?
Mosvalve or the new Rocktron Velocity 300?
Jon S. wrote:Where is hippieguy1954 when you need him?!+1 - excellent advice for the RV300
I have not compared the two but it's probably worth repeating what took me too long to learn about my RV300. You MUST "pre-pad" (lower the gain of) the incoming signal at least somewhat to have it sound its best (not distort). I achieve this with my SMS Classic Preamp by first setting its front gain control to 10 o'clock or so, then adjusting its rear pad knob (currently I'm at or around 3PM), then bringing up the volume on my RV300 as wanted.
jkstraw wrote:+2 on the excellent advice for the RV300. Jon S. is the V300 expert here!Jon S. wrote:Where is hippieguy1954 when you need him?!+1 - excellent advice for the RV300
I have not compared the two but it's probably worth repeating what took me too long to learn about my RV300. You MUST "pre-pad" (lower the gain of) the incoming signal at least somewhat to have it sound its best (not distort). I achieve this with my SMS Classic Preamp by first setting its front gain control to 10 o'clock or so, then adjusting its rear pad knob (currently I'm at or around 3PM), then bringing up the volume on my RV300 as wanted.
strumminsix wrote:Mosvalves should have both channel volume volume and channel presence, right??Yes, I have an MV962 and it has both volume and presence.
spacefunkologist wrote: Id like to get some break-up at small gig volume levels too. AHHHHHHH! This trip never ends!!!Well then you need to post in the strummsix section where the motto is, "bring the right sized amp to the gig"
spacefunkologist wrote:Thanks for the replies guys!I have never tried this exact setup, but IMHO, I think the perfect small rig for your situation would be as follows....An mc50 and a 1x12 w/ a K120... Perfectly portable small Jer setup.. Budget friendly ..I imagine plenty loud for jamming...
Heres my deal. I really only need it for playing small gigs, jammin with buddies and small outdoor parties. I may in the future need more power but I dont right now. Im just wondering if I should spring for something with more juice now and dial it down for small gigs or go wth something less powerful.
Id like to get some break-up at small gig volume levels too. AHHHHHHH! This trip never ends!!!