So I am running an SMS CTP JG into the fx return of a Quilter Interblock 45 into a vintage hiwatt 4x12 with eminence wizards and governors in it. I know, the cab and speakers are not ideal at all for Jerry tones but I might get a smaller more appropriate cab for this purpose some time.
Meanwhile I was wondering what power amp to get to replace the interblock. As anyone compared it with other power amps and hear a difference? Does the interblock have the same power section than bigger Quilter amps like a steelaire, aviator or tone block?
Right away, I am not spending $2-3k on a McIntosh. I was interested in mesa power amps since I loved my mark iib and mark iii but it seems like people are asking like $2k for them so... There is mosvalve too but seems quite rare.
Are there newer, or more available power amps that sounds as good? Thinking about ISP stealth, palmer macht 402, seymour powerstage, crown, samson servo, etc. Or do I need to get a more expensive mesa, koch, ktr, fryette...? I can probably spend close to $1k if I sell (or trade for) my Hilbish beta preamp but something around $4-500 that sounds great would be nice too because over that, might as well find an actual tube amp and use its fx loop. Also, a rackmountable unit would be great since I have space in my little rack. It is almost impossible to use youtube power amps demos, it's basically only metalheads doing djent/chug stuff...
Meanwhile I was wondering what power amp to get to replace the interblock. As anyone compared it with other power amps and hear a difference? Does the interblock have the same power section than bigger Quilter amps like a steelaire, aviator or tone block?
Right away, I am not spending $2-3k on a McIntosh. I was interested in mesa power amps since I loved my mark iib and mark iii but it seems like people are asking like $2k for them so... There is mosvalve too but seems quite rare.
Are there newer, or more available power amps that sounds as good? Thinking about ISP stealth, palmer macht 402, seymour powerstage, crown, samson servo, etc. Or do I need to get a more expensive mesa, koch, ktr, fryette...? I can probably spend close to $1k if I sell (or trade for) my Hilbish beta preamp but something around $4-500 that sounds great would be nice too because over that, might as well find an actual tube amp and use its fx loop. Also, a rackmountable unit would be great since I have space in my little rack. It is almost impossible to use youtube power amps demos, it's basically only metalheads doing djent/chug stuff...
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