Chris Hurley
Power User
Rolls RA235. 1U. 35 watts per side into 8 ohms. Doesn't use a switchmode power supply and isn't class-d. Weighs ~6 pounds. I paid $90 USD shipped for one but I think the are normally twice that. I added two quarter-inch output jacks so I won't have to mess with raw wire ends.
So far, it sounds good to me. Its not as loud as a 100 watt head but I think it will work for situations where bone-crushing volume isn't needed which is pretty much every situation I'm every in- home, rehearsals, shows.
Rolls was very responsive to email inquiries and is nice enough to supply the schematic in the manual. The amp is very simple and clean inside and appears to be very serviceable.
I still like the EH 22 Caliber amps but this will fit in my rack. The Carvin DCM200L is similarly priced for a "new" copy and has more wattage so it probably makes sense unless the user has some issue with the sound of it.
Yes, I know you need 30,000 watts in a solid state amp to equal a 1 watt tube amp. Just mentioning this as another option for those who find themselves in the appropriate situation.
I haven't tried yet but I doubt this will be suitable for a full-range rig since the amp may get dirty wide open but it doesn't seen to be a problem with guitar cabs.
So far, it sounds good to me. Its not as loud as a 100 watt head but I think it will work for situations where bone-crushing volume isn't needed which is pretty much every situation I'm every in- home, rehearsals, shows.
Rolls was very responsive to email inquiries and is nice enough to supply the schematic in the manual. The amp is very simple and clean inside and appears to be very serviceable.
I still like the EH 22 Caliber amps but this will fit in my rack. The Carvin DCM200L is similarly priced for a "new" copy and has more wattage so it probably makes sense unless the user has some issue with the sound of it.
Yes, I know you need 30,000 watts in a solid state amp to equal a 1 watt tube amp. Just mentioning this as another option for those who find themselves in the appropriate situation.
I haven't tried yet but I doubt this will be suitable for a full-range rig since the amp may get dirty wide open but it doesn't seen to be a problem with guitar cabs.