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[Smittefar]

I didn't know Koch makes a power amp. I usually love their stuff

 

[SacredGroove]

I didn't know Koch makes a power amp. I usually love their stuff

I think I discovered it while looking for a 1U power amp. I've had it for a little under a year and really like it.

Koch ATR-4502

 

[Smittefar]

Yeah, I googled it

Looks cool

 

[Maddface]

New case day from NYC. Perfect fit and I opted for the deluxe with lids.

 

[blaggers]

New case day from NYC. Perfect fit and I opted for the deluxe with lids.



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That’s an interesting design. Why does it have a strap handle on the side where the feet are? What’s on the other side? How do the lids attach?

 

[Maddface]

That’s an interesting design. Why does it have a strap handle on the side where the feet are? What’s on the other side? How do the lids attach?

Both sides have handles to carry. One side has feet if you want to stand it up as oppose to laying flat for transport. Bottom has rubber feet as well.

 

[tonegangster]

Both sides have handles to carry. One side has feet if you want to stand it up as oppose to laying flat for transport. Bottom has rubber feet as well.

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That looks great! Is there enough room in the back to leave cables plugged in when the lid is on?

 

[Maddface]

That looks great! Is there enough room in the back to leave cables plugged in when the lid is on?

With the lid on, there is 2" of space. You would probably have to go with the 14" rack depth to do that.

 

[tonegangster]

With the lid on, there is 2" of space. You would probably have to go with the 14" rack depth to do that.

Thanks! I was looking at the Gator Retro but, this looks even better.

 

[Aeser]

how do you like that pair of atomic clr’s? Thinking about getting a pair of them myself. I imagine it’s loud as fuck with 2 of them pushing 1000 watts? Plenty for a band scenario to hear fine over a live drum kit?

You are right about the Wizards and Marks being different beasts, and I now know from experience. I broke down and bought a Wizard Modern Classic MCI 100 watt to go alongside the IIC+ HX that I also got just a few weeks ago. I am in guitar tone nirvana now running these amps through load boxes into my Axe III and out through my CLRs in stereo.

I finally got a decent pic of my rig while celebrating my 2 NADs, which are better than just 1 NAD ya know.

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[LigLury]

In light of Leon Todd's recent video, here's my 2120 being used as a MIDI controller for the Axe.

I've got a FC12 now so this setup has been retired for the most part.

 

[ModelGuitarist]

In light of Leon Todd's recent video, here's my 2120 being used as a MIDI controller for the Axe.

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Whoa.
That stand.... nice.
Is it custom or did you pick it up somewhere?

 

[iaresee]

In light of Leon Todd's recent video, here's my 2120 being used as a MIDI controller for the Axe.

I've got a FC12 now so this setup has been retired for the most part. View attachment 75878

Whoa.
That stand.... nice.
Is it custom or did you pick it up somewhere?

I have the same question! I'm looking for a classy 12U-ish rack I can populate and the one you have there is awful purdy.

 

[Ghast]

You are right about the Wizards and Marks being different beasts, and I now know from experience. I broke down and bought a Wizard Modern Classic MCI 100 watt to go alongside the IIC+ HX that I also got just a few weeks ago. I am in guitar tone nirvana now running these amps through load boxes into my Axe III and out through my CLRs in stereo.

I finally got a decent pic of my rig while celebrating my 2 NADs, which are better than just 1 NAD ya know.

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Beautiful setup! What kind of headphones are those?

 

[LigLury]

Whoa.
That stand.... nice.
Is it custom or did you pick it up somewhere?

I have the same question! I'm looking for a classy 12U-ish rack I can populate and the one you have there is awful purdy.

Thanks, I built it.

 

[Tiger1016]

Beautiful setup! What kind of headphones are those?

Thanks! The headphones in the pic are Audeze LCD 3 (pre fazor). Have since added LCD XC to the mix. Love them both depending on the use.

 

[Tiger1016]

how do you like that pair of atomic clr’s? Thinking about getting a pair of them myself. I imagine it’s loud as fuck with 2 of them pushing 1000 watts? Plenty for a band scenario to hear fine over a live drum kit?

Have not done any gigs or jamming with a drummer with these so can't comment on that, yet. Maybe in a year once I get the band back together after I move to a different city for work where my old band mate from college lives.

But I have seen plenty of comments from others who have used just one of these for personal monitoring live and at rehersals.

I am generally happy with this rig for home use. Running stereo amps through these is so awesome. Really decreases the need to use the real cab, even when cranking it for some fun. But I really need to get a sub for these, not for guitar tones, even a drop B baritone is properly served with them, but when I am using backing tracks, the bass and the kick are lacking. Also, I use these as my near field studio monitors as well. They are okay for this, but they lack in the detail retrieval department compared to my high end headphones. I don't feel enough of a need to shell out for proper high end studio monitors though FWIW.

 

[ModelGuitarist]

Thanks, I built it.

Damn. Well done. Great look, and the way it's laid out is genius.
Room for a laptop on the top, plenty of rack space, the angular top.....awesome work.

 

[bigfoamfinger]

Anyone ever order cases from these guys? Amazing prices

https://www.roadcases.com/rack-cases-standard/

 

[SOAWM]

After much debate, I decided not to wait for an MKII and ordered a mint (still has the screen protector) MKI with an FC-12, pedaltrain pack and Mission Engineering expression pedal for significantly less money.

Time to retire my beloved Axe-Fx II.