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DorsetRatt

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Re: Power amps for the MP-1
« Reply #15 on: Time Format »

No pun intended ... but I'm biased towards EL34s.

I've run the MP-1 through several EL34 based heads and power amps over the years, and they all sounded really good ... pushing an EL34 power section hard  :thumb-up:

Keeping in mind that you have 2u of rack space available perhaps the VHT/Fryette power amps could be an option ... and they use EL34s. I've almost talked myself into getting one now  :))

EDIT: mmm ... just looked at the price list though
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Re: Power amps for the MP-1
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i really like hook up my ada mp1 with my jcm 900 power section. i can use the jcm 900 eq to tweak the sound even more. the only other amp i have is a mosvalve which works great too.
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Re: Power amps for the MP-1
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Hi All
I have just bought a Matrix TG1000FX and Peavey Classic 50/50
There both coming from interstate so I wont be able to try and compare for a week or so

I will report after I try them out at a studio if anyone is interested  8)

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Re: Power amps for the MP-1
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Im really waiting to hear what your review will be comparing those two! and please try to pose sound clips :)
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Re: Power amps for the MP-1
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I currently own a Mesa Boogie Strategy 400, a Mosvalve 982 (1 space version, 80 watts per side or 160 watts mono bridged), and a Mosvalve 942 (250 watts per side or 360 watts mono). I used to own the Mesa Boogie 20/20 Dynawatt power amp. It sounded great, but I always felt it was lacking in volume. Having used the stock MP-1, then the 3TM modded MP-1 preamps for many years, from gig experience, the tube power amps have more compression and sag that gives the preamp a nice organic tone. The liquid sustain that I get when I play on my 3TM mod MP-1 preamps when playing a crunchy rhythm or a nice lead part in full stereo puts a smile on my face! I also like the Mosvalve power amps for their reliability & lighter weight, but am not 100% on the tone though. I prefer the Mosvalve power amps for a wet/dry/wet or wet/dry set up to amplify the wet signal coming from an amp or preamp. 

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