Are you ready to order one yet Jason?
The mind is ready but the flesh is weak. I might have to sell off a few things first as I don't want to fatten my gear investment any further at this point. Not sure I'm quite that committed just yet.
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Demeter Minnie 800D Question
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The mind is ready but the flesh is weak. I might have to sell off a few things first as I don't want to fatten my gear investment any further at this point. Not sure I'm quite that committed just yet.
The mind is ready but the flesh is weak. I might have to sell off a few things first as I don't want to fatten my gear investment any further at this point. Not sure I'm quite that committed just yet.
LOL! Same here.
That $1000 would be a lot for me right now.
Just recently I sent my Vintage 1988 Demeter VTB-201 Bass tube Pre amp to Dememter for some modification. I had them add the MINNIE 800D 800watt power modual to my vintage Preamp...
All I can say is WOW!!!! Huge power, very quick to respond, and handle high volume without skipping a beat. Adding the MINNIE 800D power modual only added 3.5 lbs to the overall weight of my preamp. And, of course like most all demeter product we are dealing with True hi fidelity stuff here...no "Color" added, jus the real deal tone.
The concerns that I have had with "D class" power amps have been true on all other brands that I have tried. BUT...Dememter has solved the problem. This is the "Real deal" hear my friends.
As for the cost...well worth the expense to have it done right!
All I can say is WOW!!!! Huge power, very quick to respond, and handle high volume without skipping a beat. Adding the MINNIE 800D power modual only added 3.5 lbs to the overall weight of my preamp. And, of course like most all demeter product we are dealing with True hi fidelity stuff here...no "Color" added, jus the real deal tone.
The concerns that I have had with "D class" power amps have been true on all other brands that I have tried. BUT...Dememter has solved the problem. This is the "Real deal" hear my friends.
As for the cost...well worth the expense to have it done right!
Bigdogbass,
I too have a vintage 201 with the internal amp.
I like it very much. I started a thread a few days ago trying to find other users' opinions but nobody responded.
Question: does yours buzz for about 5 seconds when you turn it on? Mine does, then it gently fades away and becomes dead silent.
I too have a vintage 201 with the internal amp.
I like it very much. I started a thread a few days ago trying to find other users' opinions but nobody responded.
Question: does yours buzz for about 5 seconds when you turn it on? Mine does, then it gently fades away and becomes dead silent.
Interesting. My Minnie 800D arrived this morning. Doesn't sound great, big hiss without any volume and hum if the Monique is on. Was using Monique/TecAmp Puma 900, which was whisper quiet, so unless Demeter can fix the Minnie, it's gonna have to go back. Pretty disappointed, TBH..
Interesting. My Minnie 800D arrived this morning. Doesn't sound great, big hiss without any volume and hum if the Monique is on. Was using Monique/TecAmp Puma 900, which was whisper quiet, so unless Demeter can fix the Minnie, it's gonna have to go back. Pretty disappointed, TBH..
Wow, interested in how this pans out. Good luck!
Not great news to report I'm afraid..
- I bought the amp 3 months ago, sent it back more or less straight away and I'm still waiting for a replacement amp...!
Can't say I'm impressed with the service. Don't forget, this is not a cheap amp!
When I get the replacement amp, I will report back if its better..
Mark
Not great news to report I'm afraid..
- I bought the amp 3 months ago, sent it back more or less straight away and I'm still waiting for a replacement amp...!
Can't say I'm impressed with the service. Don't forget, this is not a cheap amp!
When I get the replacement amp, I will report back if its better..
Mark
Any updates? I am considering this amp myself.
I have no affiliation with the seller in any way, but I just saw this killer deal on EvilBAY.
Wish I had the bread right now -- love the HBP-1 preamp & I've heard really good things about the Minnie.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEMETER-AMP...ND-/231163650289?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Wish I had the bread right now -- love the HBP-1 preamp & I've heard really good things about the Minnie.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEMETER-AMP...ND-/231163650289?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
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I can report the 800D inside the Monique preamp sounds absolutely huge - packs a terrific punch and has the "feel" of a lead sled.
Hi all,
Could someone share or send me inside pictures of the Minnie monster?
I have an awesome Hpb1-800d that i will possibly put the ice module in a minnie-like enclosure to get more flexibility with several preamps.
Thanks.
Could someone share or send me inside pictures of the Minnie monster?
I have an awesome Hpb1-800d that i will possibly put the ice module in a minnie-like enclosure to get more flexibility with several preamps.
Thanks.
I had an HBP1-800D. You can run another pre into the effects loop, which bypasses the tube-section EQ. The parametric EQ is bypassable with its switch. The only thing that is not bypassed is the Presence control. Since there is a switch for the effects loop in the front and send/return level controls, you can set your second pre as you like it and switch between the HBP and the second pre simply by engaging the effects loop. I ran Monique through the HBP1-800D that way, with some added top end from the presence control. They were a great combo.
The ability to do that is one if the best features of that amp, in my opinion - a really viable poweramp when using the effects loop, which is wired, per conversation with James Demeter, to bypass the tube stage and pretty much all of the HBP's tone-shaping circuitry.
Don't remove the ICE module. Rack the HBP with whatever other pre you want to use. Or don't, but leave it intact. You gain little, in my opinion, by removing it, and you lose some useful features of keeping it in.
The ability to do that is one if the best features of that amp, in my opinion - a really viable poweramp when using the effects loop, which is wired, per conversation with James Demeter, to bypass the tube stage and pretty much all of the HBP's tone-shaping circuitry.
Don't remove the ICE module. Rack the HBP with whatever other pre you want to use. Or don't, but leave it intact. You gain little, in my opinion, by removing it, and you lose some useful features of keeping it in.
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Old thread; and I'm afraid I am not too aware of the original Q's. However, I am using the Minnie 800 as part of my modular large rig. I like the tone I get from James' gear; so, perhaps I am biased in that sense. But, anyhow, this rig slams. Slams.
BTW, the VTBP, has an internal Minnie 800 in it. I use that "rack" when I am gigging a single 212.
BTW, the VTBP, has an internal Minnie 800 in it. I use that "rack" when I am gigging a single 212.
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Minnie plays well with lots of pedal preamps. Clear and authoritative, with a bit of low/low-mid push which makes it particularly good for rock.
I'm going to bump this old thread again; because I just got around to checking out the Minnie 800D driven by a Sadowsky Outboard preamp/DI. Holy Schnikes! what a fantastic micro footprint rig for gigs where the schlepp is a big deal.
Anyone else still rocking their Minnie 800D?
Anyone else still rocking their Minnie 800D?
One thing I thought that I'd mention. Fellow TB'er Radbass is making a similar stand alone mini amp with the 1200 watt Ice module. I (and many others) feel that it's vastly superior in all ways to the Mini. (except it weighs about 2# more) Same price. Don't get me wrong---the Mini is a great little amp. I just think that Randy's amp has more power, impact, and better fidelity than the amps based on the other Ice module.
Both JGR and I chose the 1200 watter for our amps. It would have been cheaper and lighter to use any of the other Ice modules. The difference in sound and function was worth it, I think.
Both JGR and I chose the 1200 watter for our amps. It would have been cheaper and lighter to use any of the other Ice modules. The difference in sound and function was worth it, I think.
I'm waiting for mine to arrive by Friday. I'm going to be using it with Invalid Link Removed
The Le Bass preamp sounded awesome through my Demeter Bass 600 set flat, but it's heavier that I'm willing to carry on a daily basis.
So, I'll chime on on the Minnie with Le Bass after Saturday night's gig...
Play on....
The Le Bass preamp sounded awesome through my Demeter Bass 600 set flat, but it's heavier that I'm willing to carry on a daily basis.
So, I'll chime on on the Minnie with Le Bass after Saturday night's gig...
Play on....
Not to derail to much, but is there a thread or something with the one Radbass is making? I tried a couple of searches, including via all threads he's started, and haven' found it.
I'm eyeing options for pedalboard mounting power amps... the 800D caught my eye, as did the Quilter Bass Block + Tone Blocks. Having another option to peek at would be great.
Please keep us posted. I suspect the result will depend entirely on what kind of instrument you are using and the voicing of that particular preamp. I have posted elsewhere that running a Sadowsky outboard preamp into the Minnie works pretty well for passive Jazz Basses. But, that particular preamp is not voiced well for active instruments; which tend to perform better with a flatter voicing. It's a head scratcher for me. No question the Minnie is devastating with the VTBP-201. But, the Minnie really needs a smaller format preamp with proper voicing. I haven't found it yet.
