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Hink · Post by **Hink** » Wed May 02, 2012 5:37 pm

of course you're not going to mod a new amp unless you're insane like me but weber does sell a kit for a line out on an amp that is pretty easy to do. https://taweber.powweb.com/store/modkits.htm#balun (check out the quote, not just any line out)

Balanced/Unbalanced Line Out Kit

Add a balanced and/or unbalanced line out to your amp. Takes a sample of the speaker output, knocks it down, puts it into a pot and then a transformer. From there, it connects to a standard XLR connector. The input to the transformer is an unbalanced signal that may be taken to a standard 1/4" panel jack. Kit includes XLR and 1/4" jack, pot, knob, resistors, and wire.

Peevy2000 · Post by **Peevy2000** » Wed May 02, 2012 9:54 pm

Would you risk using something like this?

http://www.ratvalveamps.com/dummy-load

The TH30 wattage is lower than the max load this dummy box takes & to be extra safe I could drop the TH30 down to 15watt. If the lineout sounds crap, I could just use it to take the load & go preamp via FX send - interface - DAW with cab impulses.

Fritze · Post by **Fritze** » Wed May 02, 2012 10:17 pm

Hink wrote:"If you want to know who your true friends are next time you make a mistake take a look around and see who is still there" unknown
RIP Ross (aka chuck e jesus)

Sorry for the off topic but I had to thank you for your great signature.
BTW, my T-Shirts are ordered.

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Thu May 03, 2012 5:39 pm

chacka wrote:
Hink wrote:"If you want to know who your true friends are next time you make a mistake take a look around and see who is still there" unknown
RIP Ross (aka chuck e jesus)
Sorry for the off topic but I had to thank you for your great signature.
BTW, my T-Shirts are ordered.

I very much appreciate this post, I miss Ross something terrible I'm glad people are helping his kids. I'm quite sure that he would appreciate it

blueman · Post by **blueman** » Thu May 03, 2012 6:25 pm

My "next amp" was a Line 6 DT25 head

I took a chance on this strange hybrid technology (all tube pre and power amp with a modeling front-end) and I'm almost in disbelief at how boutique-like this amp feels and sounds. It doesn't have that 2-dimensional, lifeless and generic tone that I hear from other "modelers". This thing is honestly f*cking brilliant!

I might have splurged for the DT50 but the 25 sounded better to me and I don't need the extra watts or headroom. If you're at all interested...just go play one and see what I mean.

Of course, this meant I had to buy a POD HD500 I wasn't planning on, so now I'm trying to wrap my head around all the wacky possibilities

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Thu May 03, 2012 8:54 pm

congrats Rich and thanks for sharing, I often wonder about those amps and cannot wait to hear what you do with it

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Thu May 03, 2012 9:00 pm

blueman wrote:My "next amp" was a Line 6 DT25 head I took a chance on this strange hybrid technology (all tube pre and power amp with a modeling front-end) and I'm almost in disbelief at how boutique-like this amp feels and sounds. It doesn't have that 2-dimensional, lifeless and generic tone that I hear from other "modelers". This thing is honestly f*cking brilliant! I might have splurged for the DT50 but the 25 sounded better to me and I don't need the extra watts or headroom. If you're at all interested...just go play one and see what I mean.

Of course, this meant I had to buy a POD HD500 I wasn't planning on, so now I'm trying to wrap my head around all the wacky possibilities

Why would you need a podhd500?

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Thu May 03, 2012 9:10 pm

blueman wrote:This thing is honestly f*cking brilliant! I might have splurged for the DT50 but the 25 sounded better to me and I don't need the extra watts or headroom.

Interesting! I don't like the sound of the DT50 so I didn't give the 25 a chance, now you've got me rethinking that.

Of course, I'll end up getting the thing and dialing in the one tone I dial into every amp.

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Thu May 03, 2012 9:12 pm

Uncle E wrote:
blueman wrote:This thing is honestly f*cking brilliant! I might have splurged for the DT50 but the 25 sounded better to me and I don't need the extra watts or headroom.
Interesting! I don't like the sound of the DT50 so I didn't give the 25 a chance, now you've got me rethinking that.

Of course, I'll end up getting the thing and dialing in the one tone I dial into every amp.

I know that!

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Thu May 03, 2012 9:15 pm

Uncle E wrote:
blueman wrote:This thing is honestly f*cking brilliant! I might have splurged for the DT50 but the 25 sounded better to me and I don't need the extra watts or headroom.
Interesting! I don't like the sound of the DT50 so I didn't give the 25 a chance, now you've got me rethinking that.

Of course, I'll end up getting the thing and dialing in the one tone I dial into every amp.

there's only one tone I dont have yet...I dont have a combo with a spring reverb so I can kick the amp and scare the crap out of everyone in the room

blueman · Post by **blueman** » Thu May 03, 2012 9:33 pm

hibidy wrote:Why would you need a podhd500?

Because I'm a ridiculous person who suffers an endless need to consume?

Well, the HD500 does add a great deal of functionality to the "DT" series amps and the included M13 effects are wicked cool

The complexity is overwhelming though and I'm realizing that I've gotten too used to VST amp simulation and that real tubes frighten me a bit

This explains and demonstrates the possibilities of what Line 6 calls the "Dream Rig". It's a long watch tho...

hibidy · Post by **hibidy** » Thu May 03, 2012 9:48 pm

blueman wrote:
hibidy wrote:Why would you need a podhd500?
Because I'm a ridiculous person who suffers an endless need to consume?

I know a little of that myself

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Thu May 03, 2012 11:10 pm

hibidy wrote:
blueman wrote:
hibidy wrote:Why would you need a podhd500?
Because I'm a ridiculous person who suffers an endless need to consume?

I know a little of that myself

not me

zerocrossing · Post by **zerocrossing** » Fri May 04, 2012 8:51 pm

I've been sans amp (Though not sansamp) for a pretty long time, but I just found out about the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18. I'm in

I might get the combo, but I think I could save a few bucks and just get the head and use the recording out. Anyone with direct experience with these amps?

Peevy2000 · Post by **Peevy2000** » Fri May 04, 2012 10:09 pm

zerocrossing wrote:I've been sans amp (Though not sansamp) for a pretty long time, but I just found out about the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18. I'm in I might get the combo, but I think I could save a few bucks and just get the head and use the recording out. Anyone with direct experience with these amps?

No experience with the Tubemeister but I'm considering getting one. You might want to wait until June/Julyish for the 36w version. Its still very compact for a 3 channel amp & comes with all the powersoak redbox options, plus it includes midi switching.

Not too sure I can wait that long for a new amp myself....but I'll try.

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