raymitchell
Member
Good morning,
So, I've seen threads scattered about these forums weighing the pros and cons of Matrix GT-800 vs. the GT-1000 and, given that I'm thick in the process of clawing my way into a new Axe Fx II XL+ rig, before I jump on a decent deal for a GT-800, I thought it best to get some input from all here who've got experience with these two power amps.
Seems I remember reading somewhere the GT-1000 was much more open sounding (not as dark as the GT-800) and, I assume the GT-1000 has more clean headroom BUT, given the output/horsepower of both these models, I don't know that headroom would be a problem with either model.
What I like as a player is a hyper-quick response from a power amp, minimal compression (except when going for compression via a compressor effect) and TONS of open/bright-as-I-want-it top-end.
I've never been drawn to darker types of sounds, and I like to be able to make whatever I'm playing through 'bite my head off' when/if I feel the need.
Theoretical Rig = Various Emg-equipped ESP's > Line 6 G-90 Wireless > Axe Fx II XL+ > Matrix GT-800 or GT-1000 > either Krank Krankenstein 4x12's or Mesa Boogie Mark Series 2X12's. Rig will always be stereo.
My hope is to put all the pros/cons/debates about these two power amps into one thread, especially in a 'post Quantum firmware' world.
Thoughts?
So, I've seen threads scattered about these forums weighing the pros and cons of Matrix GT-800 vs. the GT-1000 and, given that I'm thick in the process of clawing my way into a new Axe Fx II XL+ rig, before I jump on a decent deal for a GT-800, I thought it best to get some input from all here who've got experience with these two power amps.
Seems I remember reading somewhere the GT-1000 was much more open sounding (not as dark as the GT-800) and, I assume the GT-1000 has more clean headroom BUT, given the output/horsepower of both these models, I don't know that headroom would be a problem with either model.
What I like as a player is a hyper-quick response from a power amp, minimal compression (except when going for compression via a compressor effect) and TONS of open/bright-as-I-want-it top-end.
I've never been drawn to darker types of sounds, and I like to be able to make whatever I'm playing through 'bite my head off' when/if I feel the need.
Theoretical Rig = Various Emg-equipped ESP's > Line 6 G-90 Wireless > Axe Fx II XL+ > Matrix GT-800 or GT-1000 > either Krank Krankenstein 4x12's or Mesa Boogie Mark Series 2X12's. Rig will always be stereo.
My hope is to put all the pros/cons/debates about these two power amps into one thread, especially in a 'post Quantum firmware' world.
Thoughts?