462 Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 check the link I have no idea if there is much of a difference between bass power amps and PA power amps, but I need one and dont have much cash (common tale for us ) And for $219 this seems like quite the deal. I'll be running an 8 0hm 2-10 and an 8 omh 4-10. Bridging them mono would give me a nice amount of juice But first off, I have no separate preamp. I do have a GK amp with a good pre, but no designated output. I do have an effects loop and a direct output, would either of those work? And are there any other problems you may forsee? Thanks for the help These words, are sledgehammers of truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 I've heard around here that Crowns are best for what you need. They're typically used for live reinforcement, but excel at amplifying instruments lke bass and guitar. Heck, I wouldn't mind using one for a bass rig. They run cool for hours on end, and require very little maintenance. Just make sure that whatever cabs you use match the ohm rating and match or exceed the wattage you need. What's the GK amp model you use? sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbass Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 PA amps work wonderfully for bass, but the amp you posted isn't a PA amp, it's a home hi fi amp. The specs on the website are sketchy, but the few they posted look pretty good. http://www.audiopipe.net/AudioPipe.asp I find it a little suspicious however that the retailer claims 600 watts into 4ohms bridged when the manufacturer makes no mention of bridging the amp into 4ohms. I've never heard of this company and how well it will perform is anybody's guess, but it doesn't seem to be intended for professional use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundcrafter Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 Actually, tazzola, cabs should have a wattage rating slightly less than that of your amp, otherwise you run the risk of overdriving your amp, which is worse for the speakers because of the square like waveform created by clipping. "If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. Unless you are a table." -Mitch Hedberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
462 Posted January 18, 2003 Author Share Posted January 18, 2003 Originally posted by Mudbass: I've never heard of this company and how well it will perform is anybody's guess, but it doesn't seem to be intended for professional use.My thoughts exactly. I wish i could test it out but... Im gonna e-mail, and see if I can get more info. These words, are sledgehammers of truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
462 Posted January 18, 2003 Author Share Posted January 18, 2003 Originally posted by tazzola: What's the GK amp model you use?It's a GK 1200SEB. I got it used from a guy who got it used from another guy. I e-mailed GK for info and all they could tell me is that its a 200 watt amp that was discontinued in '92 These words, are sledgehammers of truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 I'm with Mudbass on this one... you need to weigh how much you're gonna be depending on this amp, and if you have any doubts, you should stick with a brand that is known for making quality amps for musicians... you can always find good deals on eBay, and for that matter, I'm sure you could find exactly what you really need down in Calgary, if you can't find it in Edmonton. When I lived up there you could always find used gear in the Herald or in the shops. DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
462 Posted January 18, 2003 Author Share Posted January 18, 2003 Thanks all for the input, but does anyone know about my other question? This applys for pretty much any power amp, will either the effects loop send, or the direct out (with ground lift switch) work to send my signal post eq to the power amp without any problems? These words, are sledgehammers of truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 The direct out is intended for connection directly to a PA, and correct me if I'm wrong (theres lots of folks here that know a whole lot more than me.) but the direct out on most amps takes the signal from between the pre- and power- portions of the amp. So that being said, you should be able to use the DI of your amp into another system. The Ground/Lift switch simply changes the ground on your output if hooking into the system creates a ground loop hum. Again, anyone feel free to step on in here to correct me if I'm wrong. DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
462 Posted January 18, 2003 Author Share Posted January 18, 2003 Here, found a site which seems a little more reliable: steelsound These words, are sledgehammers of truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted January 18, 2003 Share Posted January 18, 2003 here is a link to the manual for the APA 1200.. find the model and click the specifications button. I don't know dude... its in the HiFi section of their website, not the professional sound section. DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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