Digital Amps? Marketing Hype?
Jlamb, I have been running a Bel Canto EVO for about a year now and couldent imagine being with out it. I cannot find a weakness with it. No hype just stellar performance. I think for the price its a "steal"... I have also heard many good things about the Spectron... In fact the Spectron may be a better bang for the buck buy?.. But like i said i couldent imagine being without the Bel Canto. I havent heard much about the Tact. Here are some direct links to the Bel Canto EVO white paper and the Spectron amp details. These should answer most of your questions.. I dont think someone could go wrong with either one of these.. http://www.belcantodesign.com/index2.html http://www.spectronav.com/tech1.html Steve |
Eldragon, I think its only fair that we "drop some names" here? Mine isnt fot sale and the only tube amps i will be buying in the next couple years are tube guitar amp heads and believe me they are not doing "exactly" what i want... I would prefer a much "stronger", "faster" response than im getting. But its the best we have now. We are getting close to a better solution. Steve |
Jlamb, Your welcome... I think the big advantage for the "digital" amps utilizing DSP's is shorter signal path. If you get a chance have a listen to The Bel Canto EVO's and the Spectron. Im guessing either way you wont be dissapointed. Crazy4blues.. My SS practice amp has digital modeling... I dont know anybody who uses any of that stuff.. as you know most of it is worthless.. Its like the Hall or jazz club effect on a pre-pro. Anyone who knows any better cant stand to listen to it. What i was talking about is the actual amplifier portion of the head. Not the effects.. Im using 120w Blue Voodoo heads now.. And i used to use Marshalls 50 and 100 heads and i really wish they all were a little faster/punchier with more attack. I would be very intrested to try out a "Digital" not SS guitar head. Maybe based on Tri-path? I dont know.. but i would the first in line to try it out? Steve |
