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04-19-2011, 07:23 AM
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I'm on the hunt for a new head setup for my rig, and I'm starting to get really interested in Markbass. I played the Little Mark Tube 800 at a local shop and loved it. However I've heard that the Little Mark II/III blows it out of the water on some of the threads here. Something to do with the analog rather than digital power section. I'm running through an Ampeg 8x10 at the moment, and in the future, I'd really like to pick up two 6x10s. I've heard that the Little Mark II's/III's have a little bit of trouble pushing 8x10 fridges since they're 500w and solid state only. My question is if I pick up a LM II/III, is it possible to run it as a preamp in front of a power amp like a Crown or Carvin? I know there is no "preamp send" jack on the LM II/III. Is there another way to do this? |
04-19-2011, 02:08 PM
| | | | Check the output voltage of the LM and compare it with the input voltage the power amp you are considering wants to see. If it's not close it could "work" but not optimally. You'll have just ok performance then you'll be depressed when you hear your amp and cabs really driven by the correct setup. |
04-19-2011, 03:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas | | | Effects loop.
But, why not a VT, BDDI, Eden, Hartke etc... pedal in front of a Peavey IPR 3000 power amp? You'll save a chunk of change and sound great!
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04-19-2011, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Plstrns  Effects loop.
But, why not a VT, BDDI, Eden, Hartke etc... pedal in front of a Peavey IPR 3000 power amp? You'll save a chunk of change and sound great! | ... or the Markbass Super Booster if you like the MB sound.
The LMII/LMIII absolutely does not have any issues pushing an 810 fridge.
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04-19-2011, 06:17 PM
|  | Registered User | | | | I recently finished two custom built cabs designed my my audiophile brother-in-law. I'll have to upload the details and pics at a later date, but its one 15 Eminence driver in the bottom cab, and 2x10s in the top.
I chose the LMIII to run it. That little guy rips for sure... It can shake the windows on the other side of the house, downstairs. Never even had it on full volume...  |
04-19-2011, 06:37 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Baltimore County, Md. | | | Not quite on topic, but I've used the MarkBass SD800 as a preamp with very good results. I ran a balanced line from the SD800 DI out to the power amp. The SD800 DI out is very hot and will drive most power amps very well when turned up to a sufficient level. I understand the LM DI out is not as hot as the SD800, so I can't say how well that would work.
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04-19-2011, 06:43 PM
| | | | I'd be curious if the Markbass power amp has a signature sound.
I don't think they'd branch into PA/FOH so it would make sense to add their own sound to it.
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04-20-2011, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by unlined4string Not quite on topic, but I've used the MarkBass SD800 as a preamp with very good results. I ran a balanced line from the SD800 DI out to the power amp. The SD800 DI out is very hot and will drive most power amps very well when turned up to a sufficient level. I understand the LM DI out is not as hot as the SD800, so I can't say how well that would work. | If memory serves, from their spec sheets, your SD800 is the one that puts out significant enough voltage to drive a pwr amp. |
04-20-2011, 09:18 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lexington, KY | | | The more I'm researching and reading the replies, I think I may try out the LM III and compare against the LM Tube 800. See if the sound is as different as a lot of people are saying. If it's what they say it is, I'll probably go with the LM III, if there's really not much difference, the LM Tube 800. |
04-20-2011, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by CapnSev ... or the Markbass Super Booster if you like the MB sound.
The LMII/LMIII absolutely does not have any issues pushing an 810 fridge. | My only worry has really been the reviews I've read that say the LM III can be disappointing power-wise. But I''l take your all's word for it and try it out. |
04-20-2011, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by unlined4string Not quite on topic, but I've used the MarkBass SD800 as a preamp with very good results. I ran a balanced line from the SD800 DI out to the power amp. The SD800 DI out is very hot and will drive most power amps very well when turned up to a sufficient level. I understand the LM DI out is not as hot as the SD800, so I can't say how well that would work. | Same goes for the SA450, works great as pre. Having the DI level control on the front of the amp makes it practical and the dual sweepable mid eqs are great.
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