Why Are Amps So Goddamn Heavy?!?!

[MrBump]

I mean, really!

In this age of light weight materials, space age technology and micro-computing, SURELY output transformers shouldn't need to weight a tonne???

(I have a sore back from lugging my Orange* to a rehearsal last night...)

Mark.

* - OK, bad example; my Orange was built by Noah.  But you get the idea...

[Ratrod]

Transformers are made from magnets and copper wire. Heavy materials. Speakers also have a large, heavy magnet.

Try hauling a 4X10 Bassman combo or Ampeg Superrocket.

[Stevepage]

If transformers in amps weren't as big as they are, the amp wouldn't sound as awesome.

When I used to work as a refridgeration engineer I had to disconnect a transformer from an old fridge. It was just a bit bigger than the transformers you get in guitar amp and it weighed an incredible amount for something of it's size. Like carrying a bag of bricks.

[MrBump]

Archaic, ludite technology.

We're never going to have jet packs and flying cars at this rate...

[ToneMonkey]

Imagine working where I do.  I have to crane in my transformers:

http://www.brushtransformers.com/product-listing/1005

[MrBump]

Imagine working where I do.  I have to crane in my transformers:

http://www.brushtransformers.com/product-listing/1005

Jeepers.  I hear that Martin over at MJW amps is planning to use on of those for his next 2x12 combo line...

[ToneMonkey]

I have one spare at the minute.  £150,000 and he can have it  :lol:

[gingataff]

Imagine working where I do.  I have to crane in my transformers:

http://www.brushtransformers.com/product-listing/1005

Hot damn. The spoilers on the back look badass.

[ToneMonkey]

 :lol: :lol: There's some metro's around here with something similar  :lol: :lol:  It's an oil tank BTW

[Johnny Mac]

Hauling my Koch about is a pain. It weighs 25 kg but the combo weighs 45kg! A bit like a 5150 combo. Evil. But good. Transformers have lead in them too I think so that would account for the weight which is out of proportion for their size. A small roll of lead roofing flashing takes both arms to lift.
I was looking at a Vox Nightrain online last night just cos its light. Probably won't sound as good though.
So what light weight amp sounds really good?

[blue]

i just lugged a Marshall 4x12 from the boot of my car into the house, and now have to get it up the stairs.  bugger this, maybe the POD wasn't so bad after all! :(

[Lew]

Hauling my Koch about is a pain.

Dave?

[Twinfan]

Arrgghh!  Bloody swear filter!!!

[Johnny Mac]

Hauling my Koch about is a pain.

Dave?

We've done them all I think.  :lol:

[sgmypod]

Hauling my Koch about is a pain. It weighs 25 kg but the combo weighs 45kg! A bit like a 5150 combo. Evil. But good.

Nothing like a big Koch... (probably been done)