Anyone here using solid state racks?

Autofate · 04-02-2008, 07:59 PM

Im thinking of picking up some new gear, a Rocktron Prophecy II and some power amp, but Im thinking of trying a SS power amp like the Rocktron Velocity or Tech21 Power Engine, does anyone here have any experience with either of these or a 100% SS rack at all?

Thoughts comments suggestions,

FYI my current rig is a Tri-Axis through a Mesa 2:100 so I know all about tube setups.

Crucified · 04-02-2008, 08:22 PM

i own a prophesy and its alright. it's got a preamp tube in it. The cleans are really nice and the effects are decent. there is some really deep editing on them. i prefer tube gear and would only use it live if the rest of my gear broke.

Chris · 04-02-2008, 08:28 PM

<- 100% SS, discounting the single 12AX7 in my preamp, which I only use to color clean tones.

Rick · 04-02-2008, 08:33 PM

I'm guessing digital doesn't count?

Edroz · 04-02-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I'm guessing digital doesn't count?

Solid State > Digital

skinhead · 04-02-2008, 09:02 PM

Digital>SS

SS sounds really broken when you connect a high gain pre, like a racktifier.

darren · 04-02-2008, 10:08 PM

I use a GT-6 into a Crate PowerBlock... so my rig is digital and solid state.

And i seem to get all kinds of compliments on my tone(s).

KillForGod · 04-02-2008, 11:15 PM

nice^^

Mojo>SS/digital

Alekke · 04-03-2008, 01:55 AM

SS stuff sound better for more technical, experimental and industrial metal.
They are colder with more clarity. Though, you'll need poweramp with a lot of power (headroom).
Tech 21 powerengine is super fine instrument poweramp. The best on the market. We use it with V-amp Pro.
We also use CRATE SPA-200 ss poweramp, but with engl 530. A little poorer on low end but still enough headroom and punch.

zimbloth · 04-03-2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alekke

SS stuff sound better for more technical, experimental and industrial metal.
They are colder with more clarity. Though, you'll need poweramp with a lot of power (headroom).
Tech 21 powerengine is super fine instrument poweramp. The best on the market. We use it with V-amp Pro.
We also use CRATE SPA-200 ss poweramp, but with engl 530. A little poorer on low end but still enough headroom and punch.

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