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#18,981
Moonskunk said:
My next gripe is the mute switch. It's noisy and makes a loud pop when engaged or disengaged.
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My Legacy 800 mute switch is electronically silent - I can only hear the sound of a physical click when I switch it.

There shouldn't be EQ or functional differences, I'm 99% sure that it *is* the exact same preamp board (and mute switch) whether you're talking Legacy 500, 800, or 1200.

I demo'ed a 1200 and it sounded and functioned identically to my 800.
 
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I did try running the Legacy 500 preamp into the power section of my Kinetix 800. Holy smokes it turned into a monster even at low volume! Way too much for the room but great knowing it's there if needed. I also tried the reverse, using the preamp of the tubed Kinetix and power section of the Legacy. It really tamed things down in the room and I found it actually preferable. Outdoors or a large theater setting, another story.
 
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#18,985
Moonskunk said:
It's basically new, an open box (like new) from Sweetwater. I think the majority, at least from what I've read do have the popping mute switch. The Legacy 800 I had for a few days also popped.
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Ah, that's a bummer. I never looked into those amps in particular.

I also asked if it was new because of your comment on the feet. Did the 800 have the same feet and sliding issue? If it was ever rack-mounted before you, the feet may have been taken off by the previous owner. If they lost them and replaced them with some cheap plastic/rubber from a hardware store, maybe that's why you have an issue? I know that's a wild guess, but just thinking out loud here.

I know some amps have feet that pop-in, and others have ones that screw in. Should be a cheap and easy fix if you like the amp overall and keep it.
 
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The new Legacy 800 I tried out had the exact same slippery non gripping flat feet. Any easy fix for sure, but as I stated before one shouldn't have to go out and purchase and attach basic fundamental parts right off the bat because of a company's lackluster choice of materials. I do really like the amp overall and am keeping it. If you asked me which I preferred overall between my Mesa D-350 and the Legacy 500 (450) I'd say I like the one I'm playing at the moment the best. I was shocked how much weight there was to each note when I used the power section of my Genzler Kinetix 800 and the Legacy 500 as the preamp, noticeable even at low volume. Genzler and GK must have different design philosophies in there power amp section because it did not remind me of the Legacy 800 I had much at all. I thought it would basically turn my Legacy 500 (450) into a Legacy 800 but apparently there is a lot more involved that is beyond my understanding. It did sound phenomenal though.
 
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Moonskunk said:
The new Legacy 800 I tried out had the exact same slippery non gripping flat feet. Any easy fix for sure
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I generally find that most amp feet aren't grippy enough.
I can't find my favorite replacements, so I tried some of these recently, and they're working really well:
 

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Ringhammer said:

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Back when my #1 amp was a Peavey Classic 400 that weighed just under 100lbs, I installed 6 hockey puck-sized feet under it - attached with 1/4"-20 bolts and T-nuts.

For a 5lb Legacy head, I feel like stick-on feet are more than sufficient.
 

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I also have the Legacy 800. I do not have any of the issues you describe. I purchased mine used. I can't recall if it was here or through Reverb.

My mute switch is silent and the feet on the unit are not particularly slick. On the contrary, they seem grippier than the ones i put on the Mesa WD. (That one came with no feet from Reverb....another story). I can not comment on the EQ / tone between the 800 and other Legacy units as this is the only one I have used.

I find that these rubber feet are good at collecting dust which adversely effects the grip. A simple wipe down usually gets things back to normal. Typically just a damp rag.

Good luck
kgb
 
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I had a chance to play thru my Legacy 800 and Neo IV 212 in church this past weekend. The XLR out on the amp straight out to FOH.

I'm here to comment on the two things mentioned earlier, ie annoying pop of the mute switch and the LED light when the unit is off but plugged into a power source.

The pop is heard only thru the cabinet and not thru the XLR out. It was there, only because I was listening for it, but not loud enough for anyone else on stage to notice.

The LED light when the unit is off can be a distraction as it is brighter than it needs to be for its intended purpose.

Here's what I found on Amazon... A simple on/off switch that came in handy.

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NitroBobby said:
I also have the Legacy 800. I do not have any of the issues you describe. I purchased mine used. I can't recall if it was here or through Reverb.

My mute switch is silent and the feet on the unit are not particularly slick. On the contrary, they seem grippier than the ones i put on the Mesa WD. (That one came with no feet from Reverb....another story). I can not comment on the EQ / tone between the 800 and other Legacy units as this is the only one I have used.

I find that these rubber feet are good at collecting dust which adversely effects the grip. A simple wipe down usually gets things back to normal. Typically just a damp rag.

Good luck
kgb
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I guess it's luck of the draw on the mute switch. I mostly hear of people saying theirs pops but occasionally someone says theirs doesn't. As far as the feet, I guess it wouldn't be such a huge issue except for the fact I am using Genzler Array cabinets which are slanted with a gentle tilt. Of my 5 bass heads the Legacy is the only one that slides right off the top without even playing anything. The others, no problem even when playing loud.
 
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