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That's one sexy power amp. Dang.
I'd like to hear that preamp with the power amp from the Beast!
Believe me, when J. Wolf posted about his power amp, the thought crossed my mind -- maybe I should have Micah build me a rack format version to pair with my preamp.
Probably silly, but a guy can think about it
I run an Oracle into a Quilter PB 200 into two Bergantino 112s as my practice rig. In front of the Oracle I run a compressor, MXR Sugar Drive, a clone of a BATW Pharoah Supreme Fuzz by my buddy Ryan at RCO pedals, a Does It Doom Walpurgis Distortion (Laney Supergroup OD/Dist), an RCO clone of the Dunwich Olde Dirty Bass (so so grindy and amazing) and some chorus or reverb depending on my mood. It is doom-y for days. So warm, raunchy and crushing if you want it to be. Highly recommend dirt in front if an Oracle if that's your thing.
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To take advantage of a full balanced signal, which most XLR connections are made for, you'll need something like the attached, any DI will work, Micah can even make one for you although a little more $ than most DI boxes
https://www.broughtonaudio.com/product-page/proto-di
TS connection (your mono 1/4") only has 2 leads, XLR typically has 3
I think the signal will pass, I've used a XLR > 1/4" TS (mono), but I didn't expect it to be balanced any more. Stranger things can happen when running it opposite like you've mentioned. Radial is a common brand that makes DI boxes, there's many brands out there that are ready to ship.
Believe me, when J. Wolf posted about his power amp, the thought crossed my mind -- maybe I should have Micah build me a rack format version to pair with my preamp.
Probably silly, but a guy can think about it
I've thought about this too - I don't really ever run into the front end of most amps anymore since I have my Noble and want an Oracle as well. I almost always plug into the Power Amp In of whatever backlined amp I'm playing through.
Having Micah build me a rackmount 100-300w tube power amp would be AWESOME.
On a related note to preamps, someone in another thread mentioned that there might be an update to the Oracle coming soon. Does anyone have more info on that?
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for what it’s worth, I unexpectedly had to pass up on my Arkam 1200. Micah currently has it for sale. Give him a holler if you are interested. I don’t think it gets any better in terms of standalone class d power amps in this form factor
Sorry you had to pass up the amp Jake -- hope all is well.
I don't have Instaspam, but I had a look on FB and, unless I'm mistaken, the amp has already sold. (Woosh!)
The Beast into a 212 seems like about the ideal 60lb solution for any gig. Ever feel underfunded, or like you could use more speaker area? Ever wish you had a modular setup like SCT?
Smaller, and knowing Micah, probably quieter - most likely close to this fall.
No, but he's always trying to improve. I know the case will be smaller.
I'm pretty sure a BOBW into a pair of Barefaced Super Compacts would be awesome!
Super Compact / Super Compact T
Did a gig Saturday with a BOBW into a Barefaced Super Twin. Sounded fantastic!
I usually run mine through a Subway 215 (thunderous) or sometimes an old B-15 cab. Either way it's pure bliss.
Would love to try it through something like a Heritage 810 or a Berg NV610 someday.
