Walter Woods 100 W Stereo Electroacoustic

[digirira]

This model has two entirely seperate 100 watt amps, and is linkable but not bridgeable. 8 ohms only and cannot be switched to 4 ohms.

I don't fully understand, but it seems the two preamp channels can share one speaker output, or be seperated into two different cabinets.

Since it is not bridgeable, my understanding is that it can only operated in stereo 100 watt, and not in mono 200 watt. Is this correct? Also, if it cannot be switched to 4 ohms, does it mean that I can only use it with 8 ohm cabinets? (For example, Wizzy 10 comes in 4 ohms unless specified, so I can't use them?)

I assume the electroacoustic model and the mi-100 have difference in volume level, although they are both are 100 watts. Does anyone how this works out? (Which one is louder?)

And, would 100 watts from electro-acoustic model be loud enough? (maybe with a highly efficient cab like the wizzy 10?) I play mostly jazz but also louder fusion gigs.

Thank you in advanced!

[Ric Vice]

Originally Posted by digirira

This model has two entirely seperate 100 watt amps, and is linkable but not bridgeable. 8 ohms only and cannot be switched to 4 ohms.

I"m looking at Walter's sales brochure and from what I can see
you are correct the "Lo Power" Stereo version puts out 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms

Originally Posted by digirira

I don't fully understand, but it seems the two preamp channels can share one speaker output, or be seperated into two different cabinets.

Well, I've never owned a stereo version, but as I recall when you put the amp into the stereo mode the two pre amp and power amp channels are separated totally. Perhaps, the "Pan" control affects this,
but since I don't have that function on my amp you need to talk to someone who does or call Walter.

Originally Posted by digirira

Since it is not bridgeable, my understanding is that it can only operated in stereo 100 watt, and not in mono 200 watt. Is this correct? Also, if it cannot be switched to 4 ohms, does it mean that I can only use it with 8 ohm cabinets? (For example, Wizzy 10 comes in 4 ohms unless specified, so I can't use them?)

I just can't imagine that Walter would design the amp to work in that
way. Hopefully, some one still has the his little users guide. Most of Walter's amps work at both 4 and 8 Ohms but this could be the exception. My guess is that the amp is a 200 watt amp in mono mode and 100 watts per channel in the stereo mode, but I could be wrong there too.

Originally Posted by digirira

I assume the electroacoustic model and the mi-100 have difference in volume level, although they are both are 100 watts. Does anyone how this works out? (Which one is louder?)

With a Walter Woods 100 Watts in the MI series is fairly equivalent to
the Electro-Acoustic. Keep in mind though that the MI's have analog power amplifiers and the Electro-Acoustic's have Digital power amplifiers. Added to that, you have a very different preamplifier on the Electro Acoustic that, at least to me yields a much better defined lo frequency response, especially when you turn it up. So if you are
going to play the amp at higher volumes then the Electro Acoustic handle the low end better.

Originally Posted by digirira

And, would 100 watts from electro-acoustic model be loud enough? (maybe with a highly efficient cab like the wizzy 10?) I play mostly jazz but also louder fusion gigs.

I really doubt that you would be able to use this amp in louder fusion situations. It's possible, because the Woods pre amp is really good. For those louder fusion gigs, it will probably not cut it. That's why Walter started building Hi Power and Ultra High Power amps.

Thank you in advanced!

[digirira]

Just spoke to walter and he confirmed that it only works with 8 ohm cabs. Also, he said it is designed for jazz guitar and wouldn't be loud enough for bass.