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ADA Preamps => Original MP-1 => Topic started by: j_weeks on May 26, 2014, 07:45:44 PM

Title: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: j_weeks on May 26, 2014, 07:45:44 PM
 I owned an MP-1 years ago and used a Marshall 9200 with it, i ended up selling it. Lucky for me i recently found one locally with the MC-1 for $150 usd and picked it up. I forgot how badass these preamps are, they have a unique rawness that I've never been

able to get out of any other amp. Now I'm itching for a power amp. I remember the 9200 thinning out when i would crank up my rig. Do any of you guys have experience with the 2/90/2? whats your thoughts on it? I just want the rawest fattest tone possible.

I think Marc Diglio from XYZ had the best ADA tone, especially on their second album, Hungry.
Title: Re: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: rnolan on May 27, 2014, 06:36:13 AM
My personal preference for MP1/2 are ADA B200s or the Carvin TS100, both are great amps cranked or otherwise.  After many years with a B200s (one channel needs resurrecting), I now have a Carvin TS100 and it's great  :thumb-up: but quite heavy (albeit half the weight of the ADA T100s).  Carvin also make a 1 RU 200w a side switched power supply amp that would also work well and is the smallest and lightest (both B200s and TS100 are 2 RU).
Title: Re: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: rickeb1 on June 02, 2014, 11:31:23 AM
I've wanted a Carvin TS100 for awhile, but have not yet convinced myself that it will sound *that* much better than what I already have, so I haven't pulled the trigger on one (but I probably will some day).  :)

That said, I use a Peavey Classic 50/50 power amp (EL84) that I think sounds very good, has some useful features, and has been rock-solid.  Plus, they are usually very inexpensive!
Title: Re: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: j_weeks on June 03, 2014, 01:50:14 PM
Thanks for the replies! I really wanted a 2/90/2, but i decided to save myself some money and bit the bullet on an ADA B200s for $130. Lets hope this thing rocks!!! I'm excited to get my stereo rig up and running!  :metal:
Title: Re: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: rnolan on June 04, 2014, 04:28:03 AM
The B200s (if working normally and they are pretty rock solid) will sound great with the MP1, very transparent power amp with plenty of grunt  :thumb-up:
Title: Re: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: RobbHell on June 04, 2014, 01:55:59 PM
VHT/Fryette,Mesa,Engl, Soldano is theonly wayto go
Title: Re: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: gb on July 02, 2014, 03:16:14 AM
2902 + ada mp1 owner here.. u will not get the smile off your face
Title: Re: Thoughts on Fryette two/ninety/two with ADA MP-1
Post by: rnolan on July 02, 2014, 05:56:18 AM
Thanks for the replies! I really wanted a 2/90/2, but i decided to save myself some money and bit the bullet on an ADA B200s for $130. Lets hope this thing rocks!!! I'm excited to get my stereo rig up and running!  :metal:
It will sound great in stereo (much better than mono) and the B200s is a great amp,  :thumb-up: