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    Ampeg Micro VR Tube Modification

    Well i guess it sounded like a good idea. Thanks for the recommendations on the small pres
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    Ampeg Micro VR Tube Modification

    And I'm only working so much space in there. it isn't a whole bunch
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    Ampeg Micro VR Tube Modification

    The III (non-pro) has the same pre as the IIP. Same as the II and not the 2 Pro. III is 3 12ax7's and then on to the power amp. The 3 Pro has a 3 12ax7 pre and a driver section with 1 12ax7 and 1 12au7.......and then on to the power amp. I think the II/IIP/III set up is a little less...
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    Ampeg Micro VR Tube Modification

    Thank you gentlemen. I would use the effects return for an outboard pre. Good call on trying it first. The SVT-IIP's are harder to come by, its the sound I want and keeping it on board would be a lot easier. I was just going for the fit an finish of cramming it all in the head and it all be...
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    Ampeg Micro VR Tube Modification

    I know there are no tubes in the head. I'm talking about replacing the SS preamp with a tube one. A custom job. can an amp designed with a SS pre be modified to accept a tube pre?
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    Ampeg Micro VR Tube Modification

    Has anyone cracked open and taken pictures of the internals of a micro VR? I love the look but it would only be better with a tube pre section. the same 3 12ax7 set up in the SVT-IIP would be perfect. Before I pull mine apart, just wondering if anyone has and if anyone has any expertise on the...
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    2 AMPEG 810e's????

    I have a B4R, a late 70's 810e, and a recently perchased 215e. The sound is amazing. Now that I've found one I'm thinking of adding a 1540he to the rig. So that would be 12 10's and 3 15's with 1k watts behind them. Ridiculous all same but, I think, killer looks and tone wise.
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    Eden EGRW 264

    I know this thread is kinda old but I have question for Eden vs the promethean 110 combo. I understand the tone of the 2 heads are very different but I may be able to pick up a use promethean combo and eden ex110 pretty cheap used. Would this little stack maybe give the best best of both worlds...
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    Ampeg Serial Number Date Code

    I guess I'm bringing this back from the dead. Sedan I bought an ampeg 810 recently with serial 126483. I cant find any info on it. The link you posted is not opening. Can you help me get to that page please?
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    Ampeg 810 wiring mod

    Well, I was looking forward to a need project but I think yall just saved me a lot of money. I still get to play a little getting it all cleaned up and back to 100%. Now I just need to track down the 6 digit serial number to find out how old it is.
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    Ampeg 810 wiring mod

    The amp has a crossover function as well. Yes, the 18's would handle the lower frequencies.
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    Ampeg 810 wiring mod

    The point of making it 2 ohms was to get 500 watts to it with only one side of the amp. Then the other side of the amp would be open for the 18's. The 4th input i spoke of would combine the upper and lower halfs for a 4 ohm load. I'm starting to see how far fetched this is but i was trying to...
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    Ampeg 810 wiring mod

    Thanks so much for all the advice so far. I'm not trying to increase the wattage handling. More so I'm trying to increase my options for putting power to it and additional cads as well. The B4R present a few unique opportunities for power distribution. I know 1k watts is a lot of head room for...