Thinking about this amp for STUDIO use only. I'm torn between this OR the Orange Crush CR60C . I realize that the Orange is solid state. Opinions?
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I can't tell you about the orage crush specificaly but I've never been satisfed with a solid state amp It's kind of like the engine in you hotrod or boat in that i have never been disappointed with too much horse power. The other thing is that the Bugera has a master volume control. You can't saturate tubes without tubes. It takes pedals very well. My 2 cents.
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The Bugera is basically the same as the Fender Blues Jr or a Vox AC15. Actually, it takes the same tube compliment as the Fender and is better built. It has ceramic tube sockets and the other has plastic sockets. Just a wide variety of tone you can get from the Bugera and it takes pedals really well. I have an MXR Super Badass Distortion in front of it right now and it sounds awesome! There's a reason why it is the hottest selling amp right now and they can hardly keep them in stock. Truly, the best bang for your buck!
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As much as it is exciting to own a brand name amp, the clean channel on the Buggera is incomparable to the Orange. Once you reach half gain the cleans will sparkle and shine, which the sterile Orange solid state clean would never do, though, this is my opinion only. However, the gain channel on the Bugera is awful (to me), and the orange might be better for that, but if you use a tubescreamer type pedal with it, you'll get that old-school, creamy, sparkling gain. So, in the end it's all up to you. Personally, I'lll choose Bugera over the Crush, but If other Orange tube amps were part of the selection, then I would have doubts As much as it is exciting to own a brand name amp, the clean channel on the Buggera is incomparable to the Orange. Once you reach half gain the cleans will sparkle and shine, which the sterile Orange solid state clean would never do, though, this is my opinion only. However, the gain channel on the Bugera is awful (to me), and the orange might be better for that, but if you use a tubescreamer type pedal with it, you'll get that old-school, creamy, sparkling gain. So, in the end it's all up to you. Personally, I'lll choose Bugera over the Crush, but If other Orange tube amps were part of the... » Read More As much as it is exciting to own a brand name amp, the clean channel on the Buggera is incomparable to the Orange. Once you reach half gain the cleans will sparkle and shine, which the sterile Orange solid state clean would never do, though, this is my opinion only. However, the gain channel on the Bugera is awful (to me), and the orange might be better for that, but if you use a tubescreamer type pedal with it, you'll get that old-school, creamy, sparkling gain. So, in the end it's all up to you. Personally, I'lll choose Bugera over the Crush, but If other Orange tube amps were part of the selection, then I would have doubts « Show Less
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Good idea, always better to hear from everyday user's as opposed to someone that works for the company. There may other amps the knob works for that they might not know of, long shot but it may be true lol. I have a kenwood pushing my 2 12's but I forgot which amp I have cause my cars been in the shop for a while. And I did have to purchase the knob separate though. Probably doesn't help any but I would wait and see what others reply, good luck bro ! Oh and by the way check ebay u might get it cheaper there, I only paid about 25$ for mine !
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I have used the compact as a bass guitar amp for a Big Band rehearsal and it was fine, you'll see and hear if you're overloading it. It was also fine (on its own, no sub) when the bass guitarist in my 6 piece jazz band put his instrument through it when he forgot his 100 watt GK combo, this added to the piano and two vocal mics already using it in a medium sized pub You need to add your own tone shaping. Treat is as a high quality 50 watt combo and you'll be OK. It won't thump your chest that much, but you can line out to PA or to a subwoofer. I use a domestic 50 watt 8 inch sub if I need a little extra thump. I have used the compact as a bass guitar amp for a Big Band rehearsal and it was fine, you'll see and hear if you're overloading it. It was also fine (on its own, no sub) when the bass guitarist in my 6 piece jazz band put his instrument through it when he forgot his 100 watt GK combo, this added to the piano and two vocal mics already using it in a medium sized pub You need to add your own tone shaping. Treat is as a high quality 50 watt combo and you'll be OK. It won't thump your chest that much, but you can line out to PA or to a subwoofer. I use a domestic 50 watt 8 inch sub if I need a... » Read More I have used the compact as a bass guitar amp for a Big Band rehearsal and it was fine, you'll see and hear if you're overloading it. It was also fine (on its own, no sub) when the bass guitarist in my 6 piece jazz band put his instrument through it when he forgot his 100 watt GK combo, this added to the piano and two vocal mics already using it in a medium sized pub You need to add your own tone shaping. Treat is as a high quality 50 watt combo and you'll be OK. It won't thump your chest that much, but you can line out to PA or to a subwoofer. I use a domestic 50 watt 8 inch sub if I need a little extra thump. « Show Less
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Date 14 October 2009. Hey I am late in the game. Can still find the 876 online. My question too you is do you think the 876 power rating is accurate. Also looking at the 806. The 806 is maybe $300 to $400 dollars less. Do you think their is a big difference? It is 140x7 to 130x7 does it sound as close as it seems? Speakers are JBL Studio Series. Also like to watch movies in Dolby and my Denon 1082 which is 110x6 seems to run a little quiet on the center channel. Please give me your thoughts if you have time. Thank You.
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it will sound good. louder than one might think. i love the little guy. i've had amps for way more $ and be equal or less than good. the el84 plus the 12x7 yadda yadda is the same as a Vox. A class too. sounds like a beatles amp, but raunchier. problems... the cheap ass plugs electric hook up thingsy is eggshellish. cut corners somehow i guess. if you can afford the speaker cab, i'd go for it. the speaker is voiced for the amp and breaks up when driven at the right time. lovely.
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Some confusion here in the answers. Garrett A. Hartzog is wrong. This amp only has a tube in the preamp stage. The power stage is solid state, so no cab (in which the speaker would generate the load) required. You say you never used an Orange amp, well, the brand has nothing to do with it. Most Orange amps are complete tube amps and those do need a cab, this one isn't and doesn't. That said, if you don't want to use a cab, you might as well use an amp modeler or computer based emulation. The point of this little thing is that it can actually drive a speaker and move some air.
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Truly, it is a matter of taste. I use it on cello, banjo, and mandolin. They all sound fantastic. I tried a clip on condenser - too much feedback. This was a great middle ground between a condenser and an actual pickup. It also depends on the context you play in. If you play with live acoustic drums, get this - no feedback issues. Also, keep in mind that a good external preamp will work wonders. The 411 itself sounds a bit unnatural, but a good external preamp will fix that and allow you to shape the sound to taste and in context. That being said, a phantom power supply and an external preamp aren't cheap. External gear can be as critical as the source, though. Truly, it is a matter of taste. I use it on cello, banjo, and mandolin. They all sound fantastic. I tried a clip on condenser - too much feedback. This was a great middle ground between a condenser and an actual pickup. It also depends on the context you play in. If you play with live acoustic drums, get this - no feedback issues. Also, keep in mind that a good external preamp will work wonders. The 411 itself sounds a bit unnatural, but a good external preamp will fix that and allow you to shape the sound to taste and in context. That being said, a phantom power supply and an external... » Read More Truly, it is a matter of taste. I use it on cello, banjo, and mandolin. They all sound fantastic. I tried a clip on condenser - too much feedback. This was a great middle ground between a condenser and an actual pickup. It also depends on the context you play in. If you play with live acoustic drums, get this - no feedback issues. Also, keep in mind that a good external preamp will work wonders. The 411 itself sounds a bit unnatural, but a good external preamp will fix that and allow you to shape the sound to taste and in context. That being said, a phantom power supply and an external preamp aren't cheap. External gear can be as critical as the source, though. « Show Less
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Need a DI BOX... Which is exactly why I'm leaning in favor of the Orange Crush CR60C. I'm also not a Tube purist type of guy....
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I had one SA12 on 1200watts and it handled it like a champ. These subs are way underrated. Look into the Soundqubed HDS300's. They are about $50.00 cheaper. I replaced my SA with one and the HDS rapes the SA. Optimal enclosure specs on both. The Hds plays the lower end and the higher end quite noticeably better. But taking nothing away from the SA's. They are badass!
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It's a really nice, clean-sounding amp. It works best with efficient speakers and when hooked up to a computer to take advantage of the built-in DAC (Digital to Analog converter). As others have pointed out it's a little under-powered but fine for a smaller room (e.g. bedroom). It also has a really good headphone amp.
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i am going to to give you my onest opinon about this amp i ran it on two 12s inch rockford fosgates wired down to 4 ohms bridged and it did pretty good for a $60 amp made by pyramid.ok if you decide to use 15s i would sugest you go with the four ch model the pb618 that way you can run it bridged a 15 on the front ch and a 15 on the rear ch that should keep it from over heating and to get the most out of this amp get the xover model no CR73 G and it will work those 15s pretty good but for the 15s i would go ahead and get the pyramid pb 3818 that will get the job done and its only $80 i have two pb 3818 strapped to two 15 pw1586 x and i be setting off alarms 100 feet away check out some of my vidios on you tube the set up is 90% pyramid my ch is masterblaster735 check it out so far i have got noting but thumbs up i hope this help you make the right decision
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Hello, this amp is used in a 14x15 basement/concrete practice room and it sounds great! Lower volume is just fine, and as the other answer states, let it warm up a bit. Totally satisfied so far with this amp. Hope it helps!
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I would recommend the this Line 6 amp. It's a great little amp I would definitely recommend it for purchase. If you like to hear what it sounds like please check out my soundcloud page at https://soundcloud.com/search?q=romano%20apologeticum look for the songs Full of Grace and Six Tones of Creation. All the tones recorded were generated by this little amp. Enjoy!
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I running a 700 watt Arc audio amp into a sealed enclosure of 1.5 SQF And it sounds great. Has as much SLP as my old Alpine R12 ported, maybe even more? Now I am thinking about getting the NS V3 12' 2500 watt Sundown sub! After enjoying the SA 12 I need to hear the V3 and maybe scare some old people while I'm at it! Lol
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I purchased the 8060 and couldn't be happier. It has a built-in powered sub-woofer and would definitely have more oomph than the 2000. It can work well in a small to medium size room. The 8060 would be the strongest speaker in your room but you can always trade up the front channel speakers for a more balanced match.
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I've done it, gives the guitar a lot more low end and lower midrange than you would get from a guitar amp. Absolutely terrible for a band situation as the guitar won't cut through the mix but kind of an interesting sound if just practicing alone. I actually think it sounds kind of cool for low volume bedroom practicing.
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Hey, i bought one a few months back and it came with the 10amp which is kinda small. It doesnt sound bad, it has -bass, middle, treble, a gain control and boost control along with the volume. The 20 would probably have better output if you can get it, the 20 was not offered when i got mine. Hope this helps, Thanks Michael P.