power amp with RM4....
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- Lynch Box
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power amp with RM4....
I need some help here, how good is the Marshall 20/20 with the RM4 preamp?
Anyone used one?
Anyone used one?
If weight isn't an issue, I'd go with the Randall RT2/50. If you want a more lightweight stereo tube solution, the Mesa 20/20 is a great way to go . . . I'm happy with mine, and while I've never tried the Marshall, all the research I did prior to deciding on the Mesa told me that the Mesa is hands down the better of the two . . .
RM100M-E
MOD50
RM50C
Mesa 20/20
Matrix GT1000FX
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JF: Dual ODS, Dual RVerb, 1959RR Platinum
Stock Duals: BMAN, DLX
Axe-FX II (x2)
MFC-101 (x2)
MOD50
RM50C
Mesa 20/20
Matrix GT1000FX
Salvation: Dual Salvado Deluxe, Dual MatchVox, Mamba Gold SE
JF: Dual ODS, Dual RVerb, 1959RR Platinum
Stock Duals: BMAN, DLX
Axe-FX II (x2)
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Here's an off the wall suggestion - I got a 10 watt single-ended power amp custom made by MJW Amplification for around ?400-450.
The advantage over the 20/20 is that it uses one of the larger valves (5881 in my case) rather than EL84s. Felineguitars also has one (it was seeing/hearing his one that made me order one).
It sounds like a "big" amp, only you can use it in the "sweet spot" while at home without needing an attenuator or soundproofing.
The advantage over the 20/20 is that it uses one of the larger valves (5881 in my case) rather than EL84s. Felineguitars also has one (it was seeing/hearing his one that made me order one).
It sounds like a "big" amp, only you can use it in the "sweet spot" while at home without needing an attenuator or soundproofing.
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I've used the 20/20 in the past and liked it. If it is a good offer i'd say to go for it. The el84's are great tubes as far as tone goes which is why it was at one time a favorite of mine. It is also a reliable amp which is in very stark contrast to everything else marshall makes.
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I don't have any personal experience with the Marshall 20/20 myself...but when I was shopping/researching power amps, I read in numerous places that the Marshall 20/20 sounds good but is prone to overheating.
Randall RM4
VHT 2/50/2
Blackface, Plexi, Recto, 1086, Ultra Lead modules
Rocktron Xpression
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VHT 2/50/2
Blackface, Plexi, Recto, 1086, Ultra Lead modules
Rocktron Xpression
www.krunchband.com
If you're still looking for a 1U 20/20, I've been running a mesa 20/20 for couple months now and absolutely love it; it does color the tones toward classic recto a bit, but I like that low-end sag feel from rectos anyway. I sold my RT2/50 purely to lighten the load but in the end I don't feel like I compromised on tone at all, and surprisingly don't miss the power reduction either; rack rig hangs right in there with my RM50 no problem.