Peavey Classic 60/60 and 120/120 Stereo Tube Power Amp Discussion

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Does anyone here have any experience with these old school gems?

Classic 120/120 Stereo Tube Power Amp

Also kind of interested in the Carvin equivalent. TS100 As I love an excellent value acquisition .

Any Thoughts?

 

[JiveTurkey]

50/50=el84s=big fat no thanks. Classic 120/120 though

Had the T100 for a minute but it had issues and went back to seller.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

50/50=el84s=big fat no thanks. Classic 120/120 though

Had the T100 for a minute but it had issues and went back to seller.

Noted....will edit post to reflect. Thank you!!!

Funny thing is, prices are even better if you find one!

 

[TSJMajesty]

50/50=el84s=big fat no thanks. Classic 120/120 though

Had the T100 for a minute but it had issues and went back to seller.

What 50/50 used 84's?

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

What 50/50 used 84's?

 

[JiveTurkey]

FWIW; I haven't heard good things about the Mesa 50/50s. The 290s; yes.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

FWIW; I haven't heard good things about the Mesa 50/50s. The 290s; yes.

Out of my price range.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Out of my price range.

I was just assuming TSJ was thinking I was chatting about the Boogies. I've never had a Boogie power amp either.

 

[TSJMajesty]

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Really? Wow! Looks like it doesn't have any 12ax7's in it either. Seems a weak manner to produce 100 watts, but Idk for sure.

FWIW; I haven't heard good things about the Mesa 50/50s.

Fucking awesome amp! I paired mine with the MP-1 for many years and it sounded great!

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Does anyone here have any experience with these old school gems?

Classic 120/120 Stereo Tube Power Amp

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Also kind of interested in the Carvin equivalent. TS100 As I love an excellent value acquisition .

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Any Thoughts?

I’m sure a pair of Seymour Duncan PS200s would be just as good…

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Really? Wow! Looks like it doesn't have any 12ax7's in it either. Seems a weak manner to produce 100 watts, but Idk for sure.

Fucking awesome amp! I paired mine with the MP-1 for many years and it sounded great!

I see 4.....the power tubes are horizontal parallel with the sides stacked 2 rows of 4, if I am to understand it.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I’m sure a pair of Seymour Duncan PS200s would be just as good…

Nope.....also more expensive.... logic flawed.

 

[JiveTurkey]

What about a 25watt class D with RCA outs from Amazon?

 

[GuitarBilly74]

I had both of these amps at some point. Although the Carvin was the older version T100.

The Classic 120/120 sounds great, its one of my favorite power amps, but weights a metric ton. Try to see if you can find the 60/60 or even one of the mono versions, to make the rack a bit more manageable. They are all great sounding power amps and very reliable.

The Carvin sounds ok, it sounds a bit flat and it doesn't have a lot of low end. It's better than using a SS power amp, but not nearly as good as the Peaveys. It's much lighter and essier to carry though

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

I had both of these amps at some point. Although the Carvin was the older version T100.

The Classic 120/120 sounds great, its one of my favorite piwer amps, but weights a metric ton. Try to see if you can find the 60/60 or even one of the mono versions, to make the rack a bit more manageable. They are all great sounding power amps and very reliable.

The Carvin sounds ok, it sounds a bit flat and it doesn't have a lot of low end. It's better than using a SS power amp, but not nearly as good as the Peaveys. It's much lighter and essier to carry though

Thank you for the response.

Weight is not a concern....but noted. This is where the value comes in. Because weight bothers others, driving down price. This thing is super versatile and can be used a plethora of ways ....I'm now smitten.

Just looking for a quick and cheap tube power solution for my wdw rig.....and now I know what to look for. Yay!!!

 

[JiveTurkey]

Pros of the Carvin: It's chrome.

 

[likitlikeyoulikeit]

Pros of the Carvin: It's chrome.

That's a con in my book.

 

[JiveTurkey]

That's a con in my book.

 

[TSJMajesty]

I see 4.....the power tubes are horizontal parallel with the sides stacked 2 rows of 4, if I am to understand it.

Oh, I think I see em now.

 

[GuitarBilly74]

On the Peavey 50/50, its a decent power amp. Yeah it has EL84s but it has 8 of them (4 per channel), so the headroom is pretty good and the low end holds up well. . I still prefer the 60 or 120 versions, but I'd take the Peavey 50/50 over the Carvin.