From the above post, it does not seem like these amps are tested and stable at 4ohms at this point.
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*** EA iAMP Pro *** GOTTA SEE THIS!!!
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From the above post, it does not seem like these amps are tested and stable at 4ohms at this point.
From the above post, it does not seem like these amps are tested and stable at 4ohms at this point.
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Ken, which post are you talking about.Huh -
Um... 98, two above yours, indicating that the first one sold that I'm aware of is already back for that 'great EA service'
Given EA's track record, I would HIGHLY recommend letting these get out in the market and seeing if they are stable and quiet prior to taking the plunge on one. EA would not be a company that I would want a new product from the first couple runs on the production line.
The spec looks GREAT on these heads, just not sure about the noise (which was a real problem in the past), and the reliability issues (per a post above that one, there still seems to be some power supply issues with the EA Micro, etc., etc., etc., etc.).
Yeah - I hear ya Bro - however, I've had my EA rig (iamp800/ 2x NL210) a little over 3 years now and it hasn't missed a beat.
I really like the LOOKS of the new iamp PRO and I'm hoping it can only add to the solid performance I get out of my iamp800.
I really like the LOOKS of the new iamp PRO and I'm hoping it can only add to the solid performance I get out of my iamp800.
+1 Even the most problematic products and companies don't have even close to a 100% failure rate. I'm sure there are many more EA customers who have not had problems than those that have, it's just there are SO many of us who have had significant problems with multiple pieces of EA gear compared to customers of other companies.
I continue to put a strong 'buyer beware' on all their products.
KJung, what happened!?! Did one of the EA guys leave you standing at the alter? Link Removed
I'm only being funny ^^^ here.
Um... 98, two above yours, indicating that the first one sold that I'm aware of is already back for that 'great EA service'
Mine is back to get LED's like the rest of production run.
If I did not like it, I would sell it and get something else. I don't hold onto gear that doesn't speak to me.
Yes, it does. Most switching current amps can do loads much lower loads. I tested mine @ 2 ohms w/out issue.
See EA's comment below:
KJung, what happened!?! Did one of the EA guys leave you standing at the alter? Link Removed
I'm only being funny ^^^ here.
Mine is back to get LED's like the rest of production run.
If I did not like it, I would sell it and get something else. I don't hold onto gear that doesn't speak to me.
I thought you were the guy that sent it back because it hissed
And no, I like the EA guys quite a bit. The blowing up is what bummed me out on the brand
I still feel bad because I raved about the tone of the NL210 (GREAT sounding cab), and quite a few TBers bought one, at least partially due to my positive review. I should have known better, since literally every piece of EA gear I've owned after the wonderful VL line had to go back for repair. I got PM after PM from NL210 owners about driver failures (mine failed also). I also had an iAmp500 that hissed so bad as to be unusable. Not good. Buyer beware on this stuff IMO and painfully IME.
When I saw the 'hiss' post on the new Pro (I thought that was you, but I guess is was another TBer... the post kind of disappeared), I thought... here we go again!
I would highly doubt that anyone ever got "stranded" with a piece of equipment from EA that did not work as intended.
I had issues with my Craaft amp (dead Op amp, capacitors dangeling around in the amp after the airline dropped it out of the plane, I suppose while still in the air, broken On-Off switch), my Gallien Krueger 200MB blew the power amp (right after I replaced the rotten foam of the loudspeaker), my Trace Elliot cab had a bad solder spot, in addition to not being sealed towards the midrange speakers, effectively causing an acoustic short , and on my TL606 I outright blew out the EV15L.
So, in my experience EA is not any better or worse than any other company I have equipment from.
BUT......
It sounds soooooooooo good! And its so small and light.
Our sound guys keep telling me that I have the best bass sound they head in 20 years of doing sound for people.
So, would I buy a first-off? Yes I would, more comfortably from EA than most other companies. If anything goes wrong you call them and they fix it.
Would I gig with a new piece from ANY supplier without backup? Never.
I had issues with my Craaft amp (dead Op amp, capacitors dangeling around in the amp after the airline dropped it out of the plane, I suppose while still in the air, broken On-Off switch), my Gallien Krueger 200MB blew the power amp (right after I replaced the rotten foam of the loudspeaker), my Trace Elliot cab had a bad solder spot, in addition to not being sealed towards the midrange speakers, effectively causing an acoustic short , and on my TL606 I outright blew out the EV15L.
So, in my experience EA is not any better or worse than any other company I have equipment from.
BUT......
It sounds soooooooooo good! And its so small and light.
Our sound guys keep telling me that I have the best bass sound they head in 20 years of doing sound for people.
So, would I buy a first-off? Yes I would, more comfortably from EA than most other companies. If anything goes wrong you call them and they fix it.
Would I gig with a new piece from ANY supplier without backup? Never.
Um... 98, two above yours, indicating that the first one sold that I'm aware of is already back for that 'great EA service'
Given EA's track record, I would HIGHLY recommend letting these get out in the market and seeing if they are stable and quiet prior to taking the plunge on one. EA would not be a company that I would want a new product from the first couple runs on the production line.
The spec looks GREAT on these heads, just not sure about the noise (which was a real problem in the past), and the reliability issues (per a post above that one, there still seems to be some power supply issues with the EA Micro, etc., etc., etc., etc.).
Ken,
Adam's amp is not back for service. We found some cool upgrades that would a) optimize the signal to noise ratio and b) increase the power. When we found these mods, I called Adam and made him the offer to upgrade the unit. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the unit.
Mike Dimin
Very cool Mike. I really am looking forward to trying the Pro.
The spec looks absolutely wonderful. I am going to take a 'wait and see' approach to see how users dig them, and especially the noise level, which I'm very sensitive of.
Your comment about 'optimizing the signal to noise ratio' is what had me a bit concerned, since that user complained of some hiss, which absolutely killed the iAmp500 for me (even though I liked the tone quite a bit).
I'll look forward to seeing how these do on gigs, etc. with TBers, and wish you every bit of success with this one. Again, the specs (power, weight, 2ohms, etc., etc.) look absolutely fabulous.
Awww. Group hug! See? KJung is really a good guy.
We TB'ers must get on the nerves of so many manufacturers. And when I say "we" I really mean me. Just ask Gard @ Roscoe Guitars.
Yeah, what he said!
Mike was all like "hey, upgrades" and I was like "dood, sweeeeeet!"
I thought you were the guy that sent it back because it hissed
I am. It did. But it never went back for service.
Turns out it was 100% user error on my part. I had a fancy power cord I was using. It turned out to be a really efficient antenna and leaked noise/signal into the amp. I used the power cord they sent with the amp and never looked back.
So as much as it pains me to say it, this issue was totally. . . ENTIRELY. . . the fault of nobody else except the author of this post. :scowl:
My first post on the subject was entirely unfair to you TB'ers and EA. Inaccuracy in the forums is something I strive to ruthlessly eliminate.
It is my intention to write a full blown glowing positive review of the PRO once my upgrades are completed. I want to play around with it a bit so I can speak from first hand experience and not just a spec sheet.
Awww. Group hug! See? KJung is really a good guy.
We TB'ers must get on the nerves of so many manufacturers. And when I say "we" I really mean me. Just ask Gard @ Roscoe Guitars.
Yeah, what he said!
Mike was all like "hey, upgrades" and I was like "dood, sweeeeeet!"
I am. It did. But it never went back for service.
Turns out it was 100% user error on my part. I had a fancy power cord I was using. It turned out to be a really efficient antenna and leaked noise/signal into the amp. I used the power cord they sent with the amp and never looked back.
So as much as it pains me to say it, this issue was totally. . . ENTIRELY. . . the fault of nobody else except the author of this post. :scowl:
My first post on the subject was entirely unfair to you TB'ers and EA. Inaccuracy in the forums is something I strive to ruthlessly eliminate.
It is my intention to write a full blown glowing positive review of the PRO once my upgrades are completed. I want to play around with it a bit so I can speak from first hand experience and not just a spec sheet.
+1 and Mea Culpa on the hiss on my part. I really do look forward to checking out the Pro. On paper, it looks completely smoking.
Since there is no uniformity in power ratings, can anyone tell me if this amp produces a true 1200 watts? I can probably choose 3 similar rated amps and all 3 will have a different output.
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
I'm curious about this, too. I love the sound of my iAmp800, but it sounds relatively underpowered compared to other amps I've used with similar ratings, and it's downright anemic compared to my B1500. With the iAmp pro's power ratings so close to the B1500, I'm eager to compare the two; if the actual output levels are comparable, and the Pro sounds as good as my iAmp800, I'll be extraordinarily pleased.
alexclaber
Commercial User
Would be interested to know what was happening here. I've always seen fancy power cords as an excellent way of burning money but never considered there could be performance disadvantages as well!
Alex
I'm curious about this, too. I love the sound of my iAmp800, but it sounds relatively underpowered compared to other amps I've used with similar ratings, and it's downright anemic compared to my B1500. With the iAmp pro's power ratings so close to the B1500, I'm eager to compare the two; if the actual output levels are comparable, and the Pro sounds as good as my iAmp800, I'll be extraordinarily pleased.
Yeah, I use to think this but eventually realised and understood that the input gain taper and master volume taper on the iamps does not work in the same manner as lot of other amps.
To get the best signal at the input gain control you really need to crank it up to 2-3 o'clock for most active basses (I think it's an algorithmic taper or something like that).
The Master volume really starts to kick in around 2-3 oclock onwards where as I find with many other amps the volume is useble up to 2-3 oclock max. I think those amps have a linear taper or something like that. So the difference I find is you get a "true" 800 watts by cranking the volume to the max and it is all usebale volume. I hope that makes any sense.
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
With no disrespect intended, I think that's fairly common knowledge among most iAmp800 owners. The difference in output between my iAmp800 and my B1500 isn't subtle.
Let me provide an example. We frequently play at an outdoor seaside venue where I use two 8-Ohm cabinets with my B1500's drive control at the "noon" and the volume at around 2:00 o'clock; on the few occasions when I foolishly turned the master volume higher, my cabinets shuddered in fear and my drummer begged for mercy.
When I first obtained the iAmp800 I was very impressed with its clarity, transparency, and testicular fortitude, and was eager to use it at the same venue with the same cabinets: it couldn't generate SPL comparable to the B1500, even with its gain and master volume controls at maximum - it simply ran out of steam.
I eagerly await a thorough review of the iAmp Pro by BassGear magazine.
With no disrespect intended, I think that's fairly common knowledge among most iAmp800 owners. The difference in output between my iAmp800 and my B1500 isn't subtle.
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Are you comparing 1500watts to 800watts ?
I would expect the B1500 to have more head room / output than the iamp800 or am I missing something here
