Anyone try Catalinbread SFT at 18v?

jam.majors · #1 05-15-2010, 07:13 PM

I'm impatient and can't find an 18v adaptor that is appropriate and clean. I can't get too many subtle tones out of my SFT and want to try the 18v for more headroom. But please forgive me if I'm thinking backwards on "more headroom": my thought is "more space so that signal won't clip as easily."
If that doesn't work, I might go back to a LTD; but the cheapest option would be an 18v adaptor if it works. Not to mention that the LTD can't go all crazy like the SFT.

Eric! · #2 05-15-2010, 07:22 PM

I definitely noticed it was bassier and wider-sounding. I didn't compare the clipping at different voltages though. It just seemed more flexible overall at 18v

irvinz · #3 05-15-2010, 08:11 PM

why not have both? i do

jam.majors · #4 05-16-2010, 05:18 AM

So, Ebennetts, what adaptor do you use? I saw a couple on Musiciansfriend, but do you have any recommendations?

Volume4 · #5 05-16-2010, 06:02 AM

I've been running my SFT with an 18V Dunlop ECB-04 with excellent results.

Still quiet, more headroom as promised.....great pedal.

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...FRBx5Qod0G_NKQ

faceinbass · #6 05-16-2010, 08:50 AM

the gator 8-bus has 3 isolated 18v outs.
its a great power supply for the money.
Highly recommend.

Eric! · #7 05-16-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jam.majors

So, Ebennetts, what adaptor do you use? I saw a couple on Musiciansfriend, but do you have any recommendations?

I use a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+ with a y-cable

jam.majors · #8 05-17-2010, 07:06 AM

Thanks for all the tips and help, fellahs! I definitely need to get an 18v.

jetofuj · #9 10-13-2010, 12:46 PM

I can confirm that SFT at 18V works better - more headroom, more dimensional sound and it can get grittier than at 9V.