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Yes of course, a standalone power amp would have to be cranked for good overdrive. This is exactly why I think there should be standalone power amps optimized for good overdrive - with a power supply, transformers, rectifier, phase inverter etc. that will impart the best tonal quality.
An isolation box, that's it, that's it! (who's heard the song Dinah Moe Hum?) Why didn't I think of that? Well lucky for me, I have you to think for me! ;^) Good cables and true bypass, yes of course. Don't most mixer FX sends run at line level? Is there a way to use other mixer channels as "FX slaves" so I can have a bunch of rack gear and have each piece in it's own "FX send" so to speak? Or is it time for me to design a 2-4 channel line/intrument selectable level mixer with a number of midi switchable FX sends? Ugh. So where can I get plans for an ISO box online? - Kirkland
dgoat <dgoat@quik.com> wrote:
Kirkland Mack wrote:
> There are
> lots of standalone preamps and standalone power amps, and there lots of
> guys who like power amp saturation, so why aren't there any standalone
> power amps designed to give "vintage" sound and pleasing overdrive?
I think part of the problem is that the "power amp" saturation sound is
composed of more than just overdriving power tubes, but the entire
system of the amp: preamp tubes, power amp tubes, rectifier tube, power
supplies, speakers, etc. It's a complex system that can't easily be
taken apart and repackaged as separate bits.
You might think about using a VERY low power (8 - 15 watts) class A
combo that has the overdrive sound you are looking for. Then, build an
iso-box for it with a mic, run the mic into a mixer, and the mixer out
through the rest of you pedals, and finally into a mackie powered PA
speaker.
A lot of work, but if you want NO compromises on your overdrive tone,
then this is the best I can think of. Oh, and don't forget to use George
L's cables for the most transparent tone, and true bypass on ALL of your
effects!
Good luck!
D.G.