Ampeg pf500 review?

[skychief]

Last nite played the PF500 (part of a back-line rig). 50% of the sound going thru the P.A.,, but the stage sound was great. Bandmates were grinning ear-to-ear. They said they could finally "feel" the bass.,, As did I. thumbs-up. I just might ditch my old SVT-2 for this miniature miracle.

 

[brant]

Hi guys. I am looking to pick up a Portaflex amp to add some flexibility to my rig. I am wondering if anyone knows (Jimmy, you probably do), if there is a Portaflex amp that will double as a power amp for my 50T and 115HE? I know that the PF-500 has a power amp input. Does the PF-350? Also, this way I will have a solid state backup to my tube rig. Thanks in advance.

 

[JimmyM]

Hi guys. I am looking to pick up a Portaflex amp to add some flexibility to my rig. I am wondering if anyone knows (Jimmy, you probably do), if there is a Portaflex amp that will double as a power amp for my 50T and 115HE? I know that the PF-500 has a power amp input. Does the PF-350? Also, this way I will have a solid state backup to my tube rig. Thanks in advance.

The 350 has an effects loop where you can plug your send from the 50t into the return. Same basic thing.

 

[brant]

The 350 has an effects loop where you can plug your send from the 50t into the return. Same basic thing.

Thanks Jimmy!

 

[Thir13teen]

Question about the PF 500 iPod / headphone inputs; so if I plug in my iPod, my music coming from it is only going to come through my headphones? Or is it supposed to come out of the speaker cabinet as well? Thanks

 

[JimmyM]

Only the headphones.

 

[greg917]

ok, i bought a brand new dean active bass. had the pf-500 now for about 6 months. when i run the dean through the head, its sound great for awhile, then starts clipping out the head. dean sent me a new bass and does the same thing. dean is saying that their electronics must bee to powerful for the head and its a head issue. my other active and both passives are fine through the head. any ideas, comments or what i may be able to do to alleviate the issue? something just doesn't sound right from dean.

 

[Thir13teen]

Is there anywhere to see some suggested PF-500 settings? Thanks

 

[Fingertone]

Is there anywhere to see some suggested PF-500 settings? Thanks

Check out "portaflex vs svt comparison" on YouTube...great vid....great settings!

 

[Fingertone]

I purchased a PF500 and two pf115 cabs years ago. Wasnt wowed by the cabs, so I sold them. I've been messin' with the 500 into my bergantino Nv610t.....I like what I'm hearing with that combo!

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

Hey all been lurking for a bit and reading through all the PF500 threads. I have the opportunity to pick one of these heads up for a steal (200.00 like new). As for cabs how would this pair with a Rumble 4x10 1000w cab (also have the opportunity to get on for a smokin' deal). This is an 8ohm cab so would cut the amp to 300ish watts. I don't really gig much more playing with a few friends.

Thanks in advance!!