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I don't but I'm mildly interested.Do you have the new Two Notes by chance? That's next on my list. Down the road-ish.
Have the PS100, OX Box, TAE and SPL Reducter.
Definitely curious how the Two Notes compares.
I don't but I'm mildly interested.Do you have the new Two Notes by chance? That's next on my list. Down the road-ish.
You have some optionsI don't but I'm mildly interested.
Have the PS100, OX Box, TAE and SPL Reducter.
Definitely curious how the Two Notes compares.
Haha, yeah. I have an affliction that makes it very difficult to sell gear.You have some options![]()
I'm trying to get to that place myselfHaha, yeah. I have an affliction that makes it very difficult to sell gear.
Need to seek help for that soon haha!
I know I’m always recommending this, but a post phase inverter master volume makes that amp SO MUCH easier to work with. It’s also cheaper than pretty much any other option and is out of the circuit when all the way up. I would probably never use my 1959 if it didn’t have that feature.The Suhr RL, from there it goes into the AxeFX.
Attenuator is next on the purchase plate…..if I can stop buyin’ frickin pedals every other day.
I'm trying to get to that place myself![]()
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To each their own. PPIV works great for me and many others, negates the need for external hardware. Obviously there are some trade offs depending on preferences and context.PPIMV's really suck on 4 hoke Marshals and any amp that gets power section distortion. They also mess with the NFB and presence controls. I ended up removing them from almost every amp I have tried them in.
I would suggest the JohnH or Formal Lotus if you want an actual attenuator. They don't mess with the frequency response like almost everything else on the market.
If you want a reactive load and re-amp solution, I would consider...
- The PS-2 or PS-100 (OK load, built in tube amp, some nice features)
- The new Two Notes (appears to be better load, built in IcePower amp)
- Suhr RL and separate power amp (Good load, flexible power options but not integrated in one box)
That's my experience as well, but I've only used PPIMVs in amps that have been built from the ground up to use them.To each their own. PPIV works great for me and many others, negates the need for external hardware. Obviously there are some trade offs depending on preferences and context.
It is absolutely true that there is an impact to the negative feedback & presence circuit when used in a Superlead with the master below ~40%. That’s a good thing to point out as a consideration.That's my experience as well, but I've only used PPIMVs in amps that have been built from the ground up to use them, even
To me it mostly just sounds "cleaner" when you turn the PPIMV down. I think it's a fine compromise.
Every attenuator is its own compromise anyway as no loadbox will behave the same as amp -> your favorite cab. Good reactive attenuators are also hideously expensive.
This is good advice. My 1959 doesn’t get gigged much these days even with the volume control. I’ve migrated almost entirely to a 2204 as I find the 50 watts a bit more manageable and that amp is just better suited to not being dimed all the time.My recommendation for anyone who isn't adamant about wanting poweramp distortion from an old school amp is that they would be better off just finding a master volume amp that sounds the way they like at the volumes they use.