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    B&C 151NW100 real power

    Hi "StreamerJazzman, There are many ways that a speaker's power handling capabilities can be measured. There's the EIA RS-426-A (Electronic Industries Association) where the driver is fed with a particular type of pink noise with a 6 db crest factor and a constant audio spectrum signal for 8...
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    Orange Terror Bass with Epifani UL310?

    Hi ninerfan, If the TB will do 500Wrms at 4ohms and around 250 to 300W into 8ohms, figure about 450 to 475 at 5.3Wrms would be a relative guess! Rgds
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    Help with Amp Protection (for frequent travel and gigging)

    Those covers look great Eric; "the perfect solution!" I remember those Friday/Sat nights loading up the van just before a gig... the atmosphere's charged with anticipation ('Bud Weiss' and 'Herb roach' are along for the ride), mistakes are inevitable lol! But if an amp weighing close to 100 lbs...
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    Help with Amp Protection (for frequent travel and gigging)

    Not trying to change your goal but... I've had a few 'SVT' heads over the years from when they were Made in NJ (by Magnavox). None have ever been damaged by myself, or the band when just exercising ordinary care. Why not consider getting a 'Fitted' P'leather case like the one's that used to...
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    For Sale Electro-Voice B-410 cabinets (New Price) $799 Both

    Important: Don't just 'LIKE' them... 'BUY' them... They're GREAT cabinets and in very good shape!
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    Ampeg SVT-4PRO

    When I had my SVT's (seventies and eighties) and moved them pretty regularly, I just exercised ordinary care as they were built to be moved and had shock resistant chassis' on spring mounted vibration isolators. I think I replaced the power tubes every 1000 hrs of operation time (IIRC); the...
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    Amp suggestions

    Hi Mark, Have you considered the "GK 2001-RB" option... You'll have 1080W @4ohm, plenty of EQ and that really 'STRONG' low-end that we all look for; take a look...
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    In a tight spot, but I gotta get a new head.

    Hi STC, Just try and exercise a little patience; if you don't you're likely to make a mistake regarding your budget... ask me how I know (I was young once too). Take your time... "this is not a sprint, but a marathon!" You'll get just the right gear at the right time :thumbsup:
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    Market for blown neo drivers?

    This may help: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CD4QFjAF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speakerrepair.com%2Fpage%2FRECNEPRC.html&ei=B4fjVOTNNsSlNqH2gcgE&usg=AFQjCNHqUhQZmC_QynDH_6Vz5s77pgi2Dg&sig2=wGArY-VZNZqvA3DTRNzmpg Rgds!
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    Need specs to build a cab around Altec Lansing 421A... Can you help?

    WOW! "I think I just met my new hero!" lol