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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...

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Got to play through a Tecamp Pleasure Pump. Apparently it's made for folks using in-ears so I'm not sure it applies to anything in my world of usage. I found it to be extremely mid heavy for whatever that's worth. Does make me wonder if the Puma is similarly voiced.
Type-55 can you expand on your comment about the RH-450 not having low end? I find that puzzling since almost all amps have that or can dial it up. Have others had this experience particularly through Thunderchildren?
 
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PDGood said:
Got to play through a Tecamp Pleasure Pump. Apparently it's made for folks using in-ears so I'm not sure it applies to anything in my world of usage. I found it to be extremely mid heavy for whatever that's worth. Does make me wonder if the Puma is similarly voiced.
Type-55 can you expand on your comment about the RH-450 not having low end? I find that puzzling since almost all amps have that or can dial it up. Have others had this experience particularly through Thunderchildren?
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I could be wrong, but I don't think the Pleasure Pump (innocuously named!) is meant to be used as a full-range amp. This page mentions a low-pass (not high pass) filter and use with the "Pleasure Board" vibrating platform or subwoofers.

I've only had a few brief encounters with the Puma, but it didn't strike me as mid-heavy at all. I recently picked up an Eich T-900, which might or might not be voiced differently from the Puma -- haven't had it out, yet, but I wouldn't call it mid-heavy, either. I do find myself staying almost exclusively in the "left of noon" half of the rotation of the Taste knob, though.

ADDENDUM: Some nice clips of the Eich and other amps, here: Bass Amp Shootout (Trickfish, Eich, Aguilar, TC)
 
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IMO the subway should be on anyone's list to check out when amp shopping. Price/quality/capability combination is difficult to match. Could be described as mid heavy but I think mid present is more accurate. With 2 mid knobs and the voice knob they are easily tamed if desired. And you could run the 115 and 112 together:bassist::hyper::bassist:

The TC BH800 is also a nice option that's a bit smoother. Compact, light and nice quality.

And of course, I totally dig the minimega. If you're a put it on the cab, crank it and rock kind of guy this is a great option. Mids available but so is everything else. A bit heavier than other micros but really brings the wallop. If you tend to notice little, uh, idiosyncrasies it's probably not for you.

Haven't played the genzler but probably worth checking out as well.
 
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I had an Empress, never could figure it out.
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Players who hate EQ controls and have no patience or aptitude for it will likely not do well with the Empress Para EQ. Those who enjoy or have no problem dialing in tone will likely really appreciate what is brings to the EQ table. However, it is ideal for dealing with problems like this: you can notch out the resonance while leaving the rest of the bass range unscathed. The perfect solution is another, better, rehearsal space. The next best solution is the Para EQ.
 
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