Amp suggestions

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Trumpspade

Trumpspade

I'M BLESSED.......
Any reccomendations for a good amp? $250 - $400 range.............
What specs should I look for?
What should I avoid?
 
I was about to address this as a guitar amp question, but now I'm not sure as we're in the mixing forum. Are you asking about a power amp for a monitor system?
 
Byron's right. Without any further information, in this forum "amp" can mean a few different things. What'cha looking for?

G.
 
SouthSIDE Glen said:
Byron's right. Without any further information, in this forum "amp" can mean a few different things. What'cha looking for?

G.
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Sorry...........I am referring to a Power amp!
 
I like my hafler p1500 for monitoring. It won't be enough juice for a live show though - well maybe if it's a smaller gig with really efficient spearkers, like Bagend TA5000's. Good Luck
 
qbert1 said:
I like my hafler p1500 for monitoring. It won't be enough juice for a live show though - well maybe if it's a smaller gig with really efficient spearkers, like Bagend TA5000's. Good Luck
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I mean in a Home studio setting, not for a live gig. I may not even need one, but I just want to know is there certain specs I should look for in case I invest in one? Is there Amplifiers designed primarily for Home Studios or are they pretty much standard? I guess that is more of what my initial question should have been.............
 
If it is for the studio then stay away from anything that is fan cooled.
 
In that price range, I like the Blues Junior or a Classic 30 for clean to blues.

Marshall JCM is kind of a staple for the heavier stuff. Mesa, Bogner, etc. will get you there in style, but you gotta' be ready to fork out the moo-lah.
 
Trumpspade said:
I mean in a Home studio setting, not for a live gig. I may not even need one, but I just want to know is there certain specs I should look for in case I invest in one? Is there Amplifiers designed primarily for Home Studios or are they pretty much standard? I guess that is more of what my initial question should have been.............
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The Hafler TransNova Amps are passively cooled so there will be no fan noise. It's a really good amp for the money, especially if you can score one on Ebay. As far as most specs, I can't be certain what to look for- I just went with my gut and my ears. I do know the wattage "game" can be misleading. If you look at the specs on your speaker’s efficiency, ONE watt will deliver in the neighborhood of 80-90 dB at one meter. I'm of the opinion that 50 -100 watts in the Home Studio Environment may be enough for what most do.

If you ever get some extra dough or rob a bank or something, check out the Bryston's. This is a case of getting what you pay for...
 
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