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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Madsakre on June 16, 2010, 11:16:47 AM

Title: Engl E530 + ??? what poweramp
Post by: Madsakre on June 16, 2010, 11:16:47 AM

Hey all. im really thinking about switching out my amphead with a rack. I fell in love with the engl e530. and i found one used, cheap.
Now im just sitting here and thinking about which poweramp i should get. First of all. im a rectumfrier guy. i Always wanted one. but never had the money.
A recto poweramp would be absolutely sweet. But its way, way too expensive.

Which company makes sweet poweramps?

Title: Re: Engl E530 + ??? what poweramp
Post by: Antag on June 16, 2010, 11:48:37 AM

Engl's own poweramps are pretty good.  The E840/50 is around a grand cheaper than the recto power amp.  In fact, Thomann have a B-stock one in stock (http://www.thomann.de/gb/engl_e_840_50_power_amp_b_stock_2.htm)

Alternately, the Fryette power amps (formerly VHT) have a deserved reputation & are a few hundred cheaper than the recto.  If you want EL34s, the Marshall power amps are decent.

As a left-field suggestion, I love the the single-ended MJW Goldstar (http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=21282.0) 10w power amp that Martinw built for me.  I use it with an Engl SE preamp & it rocks.

Title: Re: Engl E530 + ??? what poweramp
Post by: Madsakre on June 16, 2010, 12:03:50 PM

Thanks man :) im a 6l6/6550 guy through & through. How about decent transistor poweramps? Who makes those?

Title: Re: Engl E530 + ??? what poweramp
Post by: Denim n Leather on June 16, 2010, 03:34:17 PM

Crown. Eden. Epiphane.

You really should use a valve amp, though.

Title: Re: Engl E530 + ??? what poweramp
Post by: Frank on June 16, 2010, 04:06:44 PM

If you're desperate for a transistor power amp, I've got a Marshall 9040 200 Watt a side rackmount jobby I'm not using. Open to offers, it'll be on ebay soon though.