Tube power amps !
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I actually think I like the Classic best but a 4U cast iron block is unhelpful to put it mildly. I would have preferred the LXII to have the same control layout as the 2/50/2 though. It does sound almost the equal and it’s feature set is unique.
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The 9100 and VHTs have always spoken to me on aesthetics and power. And my repaired hernia 
There's a 4 ton Riviera power amp (called the Hammer iirc?) that I always wanted to try as well.
There's a 4 ton Riviera power amp (called the Hammer iirc?) that I always wanted to try as well.
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What are you GAS'ing for at the moment ?
Heh, picking on other states is pretty much the only thing left to us these days!
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Not a power amp, but the River TBR-1SL is one of the coolest amps ever, but it's positively hernia-inducing.The 9100 and VHTs have always spoken to me on aesthetics and power. And my repaired hernia
There's a 4 ton Riviera power amp (called the Hammer iirc?) that I always wanted to try as well.
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Had a120 ok but no VHTThe 9100 and VHTs have always spoken to me on aesthetics and power. And my repaired hernia
There's a 4 ton Riviera power amp (called the Hammer iirc?) that I always wanted to try as well.
Eagle
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I had a 9200 and the fan sounded like a small helicopter.
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I'm still in love with and enjoying my Mesa 2:90. It's been helping me rock out for the past 30 years, and still going strong.
It will never again be used outside my studio because I have better portable options that won't destroy my "old man" back.
It will never again be used outside my studio because I have better portable options that won't destroy my "old man" back.
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Great power amp ,I'm still in love with and enjoying my Mesa 2:90. It's been helping me rock out for the past 30 years, and still going strong.
It will never again be used outside my studio because I have better portable options that won't destroy my "old man" back.
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^^^Ditto on the Mesa Boogie 2:90.I'm still in love with and enjoying my Mesa 2:90. It's been helping me rock out for the past 30 years, and still going strong.
It will never again be used outside my studio because I have better portable options that won't destroy my "old man" back.
Eagle
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You owe it to yourself to get a better preamp to go with that. Triaxis or Formula for mark sounds or X88ir for everything.
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Ok I was going with the LXII Fryette but my friend has a VHT 2/50/2 in his home studio and isn’t using it and sold it to me . I sent back the LXII which was an ex demo so they were happy to have it back. I also got to AB test them with my rig. I could make the 2/50/2 sound as flat as the LXII and I just prefer the way it sounds . I installed it for him and it’s never been out of situ , totally as new and hardy used.
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400USD
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Mesa Boogie Fitfty Fifty tube power amp - musical instruments - by owner - sale - craigslist
Good condition, sounds fantastic
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maguchi
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Naah. Had a Triaxis already before and din't like it. Tried Marks, they din't do anything for me. Got a Mesa Boogie amp now, and had another one before but they are/were of the tamer variety. For more than 20 years now that Marshall JMP-1 preamp has done everything I ask of it from classic rock to metal. And it takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
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