Solid State power amp for Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet with Axe FX III Turbo

As somebody who is basically forced into using studio monitors at a low volume level you don't know how lucky you must be to be able to plug into a decent power amp connected to a 4x12 or similar and let rip. The feeling of air movement, when you play, is a lovely feeling so I am jealous of those who can do that.

With Christmas on the horizon, I would like to ask Santa for a pair of power amps, and pair of 4x12 cabs, and a load of soundproofing materials.
But it is probably too late now and he will no doubt drop a pair of socks down the chimney.
Never mind, it is always nice to see and hear what the big boys are talking about with their amp and cab setups.

( I am typing this quietly so that I don't annoy the people next door...)
 
I tried running into a Crown XLi 800 & never got it to sound right. Currently running into the power amp of a Randall V2. It sounds so good I think I'll sell my rectifier.
 
Hi Have the one space Matrix. I also had the 2 space. Is the fan nt as quiet as the 2? Yes, but it's not insane, and I run it in my studio with no issues whatsoever, sound wise. I am winding down my career and the wife and I are moving so I just sold my AXE3 and have ketchup my FM9. Will be putting my Matrix GT1000FX up for sale on Craiglist, Ebay, etc...
 
They're hard to find, but I've got a Rocktron 300 to go with a 1960A. The 300 is silent (no audible fan) and has a Reactance and Definition knob for each channel that, to my ear, let's you adjust how much color you want.
 
BianHobey said:
They're hard to find, but I've got a Rocktron 300 to go with a 1960A. The 300 is silent (no audible fan) and has a Reactance and Definition knob for each channel that, to my ear, let's you adjust how much color you want.
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I agree.. I have one of these and it sounds great.. Turning up that Reactance knob really makes it sound like a cranked tube amp.
 
If I don't care about weight or fan noise (this would be replacing an otherwise undistinguished tube amp in a rehearsal space) is it worth trying a Crown 1200LX or something else in that $200-$300 used range? I've got a SD Powerstage 200 right now and it just doesn't chug at war volume. At home and live I'm going direct and/or still using a real amp, but I'd like to find a cost-effective chugging solution for the practice space.
 
@tenebris Yes, a solid state amplifier made for use with a PA is a good choice so long as size, weight, and fan noise are not concerns. I have had great results using a QSC RMX2450 that I picked up used for $175.
 
Thanks, yeah, I'm thinking specifically of class A/B PA stuff since logistics isn't the issue, just a decent cost/chug ratio.The SD sounds sort of aggressively fine, it's loud enough, moderately tweakable, everybody can hear me, but like everybody has said it just doesn't punch you in the chest, ever. It's worth about $300 to me to get punched in the chest in our rehearsal space a couple times a week.
 
tenebris said:
Thanks, yeah, I'm thinking specifically of class A/B PA stuff since logistics isn't the issue, just a decent cost/chug ratio.The SD sounds sort of aggressively fine, it's loud enough, moderately tweakable, everybody can hear me, but like everybody has said it just doesn't punch you in the chest, ever. It's worth about $300 to me to get punched in the chest in our rehearsal space a couple times a week.
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Are you running it 16 ohm?
 
I know it’s not a solid state power amp, but I’m
currently using the Synergy 50w/ch tube power amp. Aside from the fan noise, which you can’t hear at band practice level, it really gives the AxeFX3 some thump.
I’m using it to run two KSR 2x12s. The whole system is fantastic.
 
When people talk about "feel" of a power amp, does it matter if the AxeFX already has all the controls to get whatever feel you want?
 
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