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    New Power Amp option from SYNERGY

    Sorry for the late response... I went ahead with the SYN5050 power amp. I'm quite happy with my setup. I run from by AFXIII (mono) into the SYN5050, and then into a custom cab with a pair of Eminence GA-SC64s. I still have a pair of Xitone powered FRFR cabs - love them and they aren't...
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    New Power Amp option from SYNERGY

    Just wondering if anyone has had a chance to use the SYN5050 power amp with the Axe-FX (II or III) by now? Thoughts? I'm considering tube power amps as an option, and will either chance it on a SYN5050 or maybe pick up a used Mesa 2:50. I love the idea of a 1u power amp (so I don't have to...
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    New Hybrid Rig: AFXII + Xitone + Smallbox + Mojotone

    I really really like them. I had a closed back Xitone cab that I had been using for a while, and enjoyed that as my first serious FRFR experience. So - I recently made the jump to a stereo pair and went with his open back cab model. I think moving from mono to stereo (for me) was as much fun...
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    New Hybrid Rig: AFXII + Xitone + Smallbox + Mojotone

    Just finishing up the latest version of my hybrid rig. It includes my AFXII and a stereo pair of Xitone open back cabs. I decided to mix it up (again) and bought a Friedman Smallbox combined with a custom Mojotone 2x12 (diagonal) cab loaded with a pair of Celestion Heritage G12Ms. I've been...
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    WDW - Smallbox + Axe-Fx - connections?

    I just acquired a Friedman Smallbox tube amp as a complement to my Axe-Fx II. I'll set it up so that I can have WDW with the Friedman dry and AFX providing effects. But of course will have the option to use all the Amp/Cab models in my AFX when I want them (and I definitely will). I have a...
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    FINALLY!!!! A solution to the age old FRFR issue of....

    I wish I could give more than an opinion here, but my live band days are mostly in the past. I haven't used this rig outside of my home studio. I have cranked it up a few times, and it is loud (and sounds great loud). No doubt loud enough for stage volume. I would guess that cutting through...
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    FINALLY!!!! A solution to the age old FRFR issue of....

    This took a little longer than expected, but here are a couple of pics of my stereo rig with these XiTone open back cabs. Swapped out the usual rack case with this "vintage british" looking case from StageCraft. Because of the 19" rack width, and depth, it's a little bit bigger than than the...
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    FINALLY!!!! A solution to the age old FRFR issue of....

    Yep, I'll try to take a couple of pics tonight or over the weekend, but they look just like the one in the original post. Right now, the AxeFx and a Matrix amp (not being used) are in a 4U rack - nothing special. But... I had ordered a new 4U that is housed in a more traditional "Vintage...
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    FINALLY!!!! A solution to the age old FRFR issue of....

    I'll chime in... I ordered a pair of these open back cabs and they just arrived 2 days ago. I had an existing order in process and when these surfaced, I was able to switch out (my build hadn't started yet). Mick was great about it. I already have a XiTone cab and have been itching for an...
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    New XiTone cab

    20.5" tall (not including casters), 21" wide & 15.25" deep. I believe it has both a driver and a tweeter, as most FRFR setups use to capture the full range. Mick can confirm if you ask him. I personally treat it as a black box, and have been trying out all the included Fractal cabinet models...
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    New XiTone cab

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    New XiTone cab

    I don't have a weight scale at home, so can't really tell you what it weighs. But it's built solid and it's heavy with the speakers, matrix amp, racked AFX, etc. Mine has recessed handles on the side, but you could put a handle on top if you prefer. I also had Mick install casters, which can...
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    New XiTone cab

    Thought I'd post a few pics of my new powered XiTone cab. I've been mostly playing my AFX II through a traditional power amp and cab, but wanting to try the FRFR setup for a while now. Took the plunge and was not disappointed. It looks and sounds amazing. Haven't enjoyed my AFX this much in a...
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    thread on tweaking Amp models?

    Well, those were great, especially the Axe-Fest video. But not the forum thread that I was thinking about. If I recall, this particular thread went into a little detail on a useful set of Amp parameters. Anyway, no sweat - I'll set aside some time and keep digging. Thanks for the help and...
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    thread on tweaking Amp models?

    Way back when (I think it was around FW10 release) there was a thread with some great suggestions for tweaking the Amp models. The general idea was about different parameters you might want to experiment with, assuming you didn't want to start with the out-of-the-box presets but wanted to get...
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