Getting a Bugera this week

[Pills Are Yummy]

Originally Posted by christw

I can't find anything about the Nuke being a hybrid... I'm no longer even close to tempted.

Have fun with that. I'm still continually finding out that my 300 Pro has more power on tap than I realized. I don't know what I'd do with 3600 peak watts (1800 RMS?) when I can hardly handle 300 RMS.

http://www.bugera-amps.com/news/file...5-14_Rev.0.pdf

4 12ax7's

[Will Kelly]

214.00 with free shipping at amazon now.

[SBassman]

I heard they'll hand deliver it, carry it into a room of your choice, and re-wire your house.

[christw]

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

http://www.bugera-amps.com/news/file...5-14_Rev.0.pdf

4 12ax7's

I stand corrected... If I had way too much money and way too much cab, I might have actually bought one of those.

[danomite64]

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

http://www.bugera-amps.com/news/file...5-14_Rev.0.pdf

4 12ax7's

It says it weighs 27.3 kg/12.4 lbs. I'm thinking the lbs is wrong, 60 lbs is more likely.

[bassbully]

I bought a used but like new Bugera BVP 5500 for my new loud rock band not wanting to take my nice Markbass rig out to some of the grimy clubs this band plays at. I run it thru a no name 4x10 cab at high volume and lots of effects. I am very impressed by this head and its gritty tone and sound...happy camper.

[dincz]

Originally Posted by danomite64

It says it weighs 27.3 kg/12.4 lbs. I'm thinking the lbs is wrong, 60 lbs is more likely.

Even more likely is 12.4kg/27.3lbs.

[Passinwind]

Originally Posted by dincz

Even more likely is 12.4kg/27.3lbs.

The manual says 43.9 lb. (19.9 kg).

[R Baer]

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

This amp is a particular case. Because it draws such a high wattage, it uses an 18 amp circuit. Most standard homes are equipped with 15 amp circuits. A lot of people are plugging their bugeras into 15 amp circuits and blaming bugera when it won't turn back on

No dog in this fight, but what your'e saying is that the company has produced an amp that can be damaged when plugged into 80% of the outlets it will ever encounter and it's not the company's fault?

[Pills Are Yummy]

Originally Posted by R Baer

No dog in this fight, but what your'e saying is that the company has produced an amp that gets damaged when plugged into 80% of the outlets it will ever encounter and it's not the company's fault?

80%? Nowadays, most electricians will use 20 amp circuits for an entire house. There's also lots of them in older houses, you just need to know where to look for them (kitchen, garage, living room, laundry room, etc.) and I'd say about 80% of normal gigs will have 20 amp circuits installed for the use of appliances or any other commercial hardware...think about bars, clubs, theaters,warehouses, stadiums.

Yes, I believe it isn't the company's fault. The buyer should know what he's getting into before going out and buying something...you wouldn't buy an all tube amp and not expect to change/replace tubes, would you?

[Johnny Crab]

Two Behringer KX1200's(grown children's left behind keyboard amps) under my TV for sound. Still going.
Two BX1200's(Hartke clone, 12" kickback), one mine and one my son's. Still going.
Behringer Tube Preamp in my current setup, over 1 year(80 gigs), no problems.
Our keyboardist uses their powered 12" PA speakers at our larger shows(they kill in a live setting).
<Knocking on wood>
Um, just got paid.....thanks for this link.
Showing $208 here, $226 total.

I'll see how this thing pushes ACME B2's, Seismic 4x8, and SWR Henry(not all at once).
I have QSC 2402's but then I also have to carry a "Nuke-weighted" rack and more.
This will be a somewhat heavy(same as the bag of chicken feed I carried tonight) all-in-one for cheap.

[modulusman]

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

80%? Nowadays, most electricians will use 20 amp circuits for an entire house. There's also lots of them in older houses, you just need to know where to look for them (kitchen, garage, living room, laundry room, etc.) and I'd say about 80% of normal gigs will have 20 amp circuits installed for the use of appliances or any other commercial hardware...think about bars, clubs, theaters,warehouses, stadiums.

Yes, I believe it isn't the company's fault. The buyer should know what he's getting into before going out and buying something...you wouldn't buy an all tube amp and not expect to change/replace tubes, would you?

Are you sure about that? I use to work as an electricians apprentice until about 5 years ago. At that time you might have three 20 amp circuits. {washer,fridge,and garage.}

[Downunderwonder]

If the amp can't handle a circuit breaker being put back how does it handle being switched on at the wall?

[christw]

I really doubt that amp will draw anything close to 18A in any normal mode of use. Remember, we're talking instantaneous peak draw here, not average. I'm still really tempted myself but I have no need nor use for it. (Talking myself out of it again...)

Fannng the flames, let's not forget the guys operating 5000w class D power amps on normal circuits.

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by danomite64

It says it weighs 27.3 kg/12.4 lbs. I'm thinking the lbs is wrong, 60 lbs is more likely.

I think they just got it bass-ackwards. 12.4 kilograms is 27.3 pounds. Anyway, when I used to fire up my DB750 in my practice room at home, the lights would dim for a second.

[MuthaFunk]

Wow. I had to buy one. I have wayyyy too many amps already but curiosity has the best of me. I'll put it up on the test bench and see what it will really put out on a 15 Amp circuit when I get it.

I'm thinking it will sound great with my Eden WTDI inserted into the effects return. I'll see how much of a beating my Berg AE410 can take. Orrr, I'll use it to prop open my garage door when I'm painting and need extra venting.

[WhoDidTheElf]

Curiosity is overwhelming at this point. Im going to try to sleep on it and see if I feel differently tomorrow about it but at 200 even if it is a pos I'd still like to try it

[IPYF]

I'd love to give it a crack but there are none to be found in Australia these days.

Additionally, I think you would need a cab with a whopping rating to avoid damage, which would cost a lot and probably negate the cheapness of the amp.

[WhoDidTheElf]

Just don't turn it all the way up. Won't damage the cab that way

[Pills Are Yummy]

Originally Posted by christw

I really doubt that amp will draw anything close to 18A in any normal mode of use. Remember, we're talking instantaneous peak draw here, not average. I'm still really tempted myself but I have no need nor use for it. (Talking myself out of it again...)

Fannng the flames, let's not forget the guys operating 5000w class D power amps on normal circuits.

True, but I like to play it safe