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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2013 11:30 am    
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Rocktron Velocity 300
Stewart World 1.2 or 600
Peavey DPC750
EV 7100

What else is out there? Any good/bad experiences with any of the models listed above?
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Brad Sarno


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St. Louis, MO USA
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2013 1:40 pm    
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I'm getting good reports on the Rocktron Velocity 300, but haven't heard it.

The Stewarts are adequate, but I find them a bit sterile, but not bad.

The Peavey DPC series are ugly and nasty, early class-D technology. Not a sweet amp to use for steel. Ok for driving subwoofers though.

Don't know the EV...



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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2013 2:28 pm    
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Thanks Brad!

The A.R. T. SLA and Bryston 2b are two more units that could be included in that group.

The Matrix amplifiers are designed for guitarists using the AXE FX and such modelers:

http://uk.matrixamplification.com/rack-amplifers.html
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Paddy Long


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Christchurch, New Zealand
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2013 2:54 pm    
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I have been using the Telonics PA4200 Stereo power amp for quite a while and it's very very good - and weighs 5.20lbs..
I still have a Peavey DPC750 which I have had for 20 odd years - built like a tank and weighs almost as much (15 lbs) but it is super reliable - but as Brad said above they are fairly bland and old tech compared to todays offerings.
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Alex Cattaneo


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Quebec, Canada
Post  Posted 14 Oct 2013 4:09 pm    
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I guess I didn't include the Telonics in my list because I simply cannot afford it. I don't doubt that it's a great unit, but at 1858$, it's waaaaay out of my league.
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George Redmon


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Post  Posted 15 Oct 2013 10:47 pm    
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I own two of these Carvins. Sweet sound, class D and same power with either 4 or 8 ohm. No fan, they are quiet. These are sweet!

http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/DCM200L
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Fred Justice


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Mesa, Arizona
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2013 11:11 pm    
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Hey Alex, I would go with the Carvin George just posted. Reliable company and all the power you need at 100 per side, the price is great!!
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CrowBear Schmitt


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Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
Post  Posted 16 Oct 2013 3:39 am    
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Telonics PA 200 here - kicks butt !
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