paisleywookiee
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Not sure where to put this, really. Could easily have fallen into Digital and Modeling.
Another entry into the modeler power amp market.
Victory PowerValve 200 - for preamps/modelers
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Not sure where to put this, really. Could easily have fallen into Digital and Modeling.
Another entry into the modeler power amp market.
Desertdweller
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What a great idea, using a preamp tube that you can turn off if you want to to drive a SS power amp. Victory is an awesome and underrated company that makes great amps.
laxu
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Seems underpowered, only 50W at 16 ohm.
At this price, I see zero reason why you shouldn't just spend a bit more on a BluGuitar Amp 1 ME that is smaller, lighter and should have higher output power. Plus it's a full amp. BluGuitar is sketchy about their real specs but the Amp 1 is actually rated as if it's a 100W tube amp. I've measured it at 3 dB louder than a 45W Bogner so that tracks (as the main difference between 50 and 100W is headroom rather than volume).
At this price, I see zero reason why you shouldn't just spend a bit more on a BluGuitar Amp 1 ME that is smaller, lighter and should have higher output power. Plus it's a full amp. BluGuitar is sketchy about their real specs but the Amp 1 is actually rated as if it's a 100W tube amp. I've measured it at 3 dB louder than a 45W Bogner so that tracks (as the main difference between 50 and 100W is headroom rather than volume).
bucephalus
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I had the Victory Sheriff pedal amp for a while, which (I think) uses the same tech. It sounded really good at home, but it was underwhelming once I tried it with the band. It was definitely loud enough but lacked punch when compared to either my BluGuitar ME or my Hughes and Kettner Ampman Classic, let alone agaisnt the Marshalls.
But maybe they revised the power amp for this version? That's possible, since it'sa new unit.
I'll keep an eye out for the reviews on this one, I like this type of gear, at least in concept.
But maybe they revised the power amp for this version? That's possible, since it'sa new unit.
I'll keep an eye out for the reviews on this one, I like this type of gear, at least in concept.
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laxu
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Watching that video, it's not a bad sounding product or one with bad features.
It's definitely not something to put on your pedalboard. To me it's something you put on top of a cab instead, dial it your liking and then just forget about it.
But I think it's just a bit expensive, large and yet underpowered. I would not be surprised to find this is literally just another ICEPower module and preamp board crammed into a box.
It's definitely not something to put on your pedalboard. To me it's something you put on top of a cab instead, dial it your liking and then just forget about it.
But I think it's just a bit expensive, large and yet underpowered. I would not be surprised to find this is literally just another ICEPower module and preamp board crammed into a box.
JiveTurkey
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Quilter's are LOUD as well. Very spoiled in that regard compared to other SS amps.
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I quite like Victory, based on my limited experience with their Kraken. It's a compact yet solid 50-watter that's based off a 5150, but doesn't have that can of bees character.
That said, I don't think I'd be interested in this box as a power amp. It's got a valve in it, but it's not a power tube, so not something I'd want to pair with a modeller as it's likely to colour the tone. And for regular preamps, I think it's underpowered at 200 solid state watts.
Have a feeling that the PS-2 I own would be quite a bit louder.
The $599 price tag also seems (to me) a bit high, as you can get the Seymour Duncan Powerstage 200 (which is also 200w at 4 ohm, 117w at 8 ohm and 50w at 16 ohm) which has output for two speakers, and not just one.
Major difference with the Powerstage is that while the Victory product has resonance, depth and presence, the Seymour Duncan has an EQ and presence controls.
That said, I don't think I'd be interested in this box as a power amp. It's got a valve in it, but it's not a power tube, so not something I'd want to pair with a modeller as it's likely to colour the tone. And for regular preamps, I think it's underpowered at 200 solid state watts.
Have a feeling that the PS-2 I own would be quite a bit louder.
The $599 price tag also seems (to me) a bit high, as you can get the Seymour Duncan Powerstage 200 (which is also 200w at 4 ohm, 117w at 8 ohm and 50w at 16 ohm) which has output for two speakers, and not just one.
Major difference with the Powerstage is that while the Victory product has resonance, depth and presence, the Seymour Duncan has an EQ and presence controls.
paisleywookiee
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Yeah, kinda forgot about that; TB202 is only $120 more, and it’s an amazing power amp for modelers. Not sure what’s in their secret sauce, but it sounds worlds better than a Duncan Powerstage.
bucephalus
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TB202 is actually a really good shout at similar pricing. I still use the FX return of my superblock at home for modellers
