Those Seymour Duncan Powerstage amps are utter tripe

[DLC86]

The assertion here is that these class D poweramps cannot provide their rated wattage in a sustained fashion. The PS200 gives 210W at a 4ohm load. But that might just be a peak reading.

So the theory is, more wattage means more headroom, means more chance of actually sustaining 100W continuously into a 4ohm load.

Actually I just checked the datasheet of the icepower module that's likely inside the PS200 and it says it can provide 130-140W of continuous power into 4 ohms.
That's referred to the thermal shutdown though, it isn't explicitly mentioned if the power supply can steadily handle that (theorically it should)

ICEpower 200AS1 - ICEpower Shop

Featuring an extremely capable fly back power supply with a continuous power capability of 160 W and a short-term power of 300 W, combined with a 1x 200 W class D amplifier. The 200AS1 is designed for use in guitar amplifiers, bass amplifiers, subwoofers and active speakers without the need for...

shop.icepoweraudio.com

EDIT: now I see that it's stated in the main description actually, and even in the link preview you see here

 

[jellodog]

... If it still sounds like absolute arsecandy

Surely arsecandy is a positive thing?

 

[JT]

The Pedal Baby was ~$325. Fryette stuff is around $850+ used. Just sayin’

Didn't mean to throw shade at your choice. I do keep (and love!) a Fender Mustang GT in my jam room

 

[MTB1973]

Didn't mean to throw shade at your choice. I do keep (and love!) a Fender Mustang GT in my jam room

No, not at all. I do plan on trying the Fryette PS2/LX-II at some point, but in Madison Square Bedroom, it gets the job done for now.

 

[DLC86]

Also, for those that want to dig in on power amps and audio devices in general, I suggest taking a look at this forum, there are a lot of pretty in-depth scientific reviews of many power amp modules we usually find within guitar and bass gear.

Stereo and Multichannel Amplifier Reviews

This is a forum for reviews, measurements and discussions of Audio Power (speaker) Amplifiers

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[JT]

No, not at all. I do plan on trying the Fryette PS2/LX-II at some point, but in Madison Square Bedroom, it gets the job done for now.

Well and with the Fryette stuff there is the scarcity, the stories of questionable support and also the story of that GD presence and depth control location on the LX-II

 

[MTB1973]

GD presence and depth control location on the LX-II

I still don‘t understand that choice.

 

[JT]

I still don‘t understand that choice.

That's THE EXACT controls I want front facing on a power amp for modelers. Not some push buttons

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

That's THE EXACT controls I want front facing on a power amp for modelers. Not some push buttons

Just make sure your rack case has mounting strips front and back and mount it on the backside

 

[laxu]

Well and with the Fryette stuff there is the scarcity, the stories of questionable support and also the story of that GD presence and depth control location on the LX-II

I'll add fan noise, idle noise and fragility to that list. I don't see myself buying anything Fryette again. When they work they're fine but they just don't seem like they are particularly robust.

My PS-100 could not take a 5-10 cm drop onto its feet. Was packing it up and my hand slipped. No visible damage but it just no longer passed audio when powered on. Tech couldn't figure it out because Fryette didn't reply to their emails requesting schematics. Claimed it on insurance and might try to get it fixed again some time.

Fryette support always seems to have some excuse when someone is calling for help on forums because they are not getting replies from the company. It's not like managing emails is this insurmountable task.

 

[jellodog]

Fryette support always seems to have some excuse when someone is calling for help on forums because they are not getting replies from the company. It's not like managing emails is this insurmountable task.

Yep. I've always had great email support replies from Suhr, Keeley, 3rd Power, Diamond / SGFX and so on. Often from the owners.

No excuse for Fryette really. And it's definitely a concern that always pops up in my mind when considering a Fryette purchase.

 

[Antipodes]

Surely arsecandy is a positive thing?

Sounds a bit candy assed to me.

 

[yeky83]

Just make sure your rack case has mounting strips front and back and mount it on the backside

Always carry around a small flat blade screwdriver

 

[yeky83]

Sounds a bit candy assed to me.

 

[Orvillain]

Surely arsecandy is a positive thing?

Depends on your fetish.

You filthy boy.

 

[Eagle]

Tube amps have presence, resonance and some times powerful eqs (like 5 band mesa)

You haven’t owned many tube power amps have you? the eq nothing like a power stage.

 

[Devin]

Friend of mine used a Powerstage with his Helix rig briefly and we got together for a jam and his shit squealed like a pig at gigging level

He ditched it shortly afterwards

 

[HotRats]

You haven’t owned many tube power amps have you? the eq nothing like a power stage.

Unfortunately you're wrong.

 

[Eagle]

Unfortunately you're wrong.

List them.

 

[HotRats]

List them.

LOL

mine is bigger than yours anyway.