Gallien Question

[manjonning]

Whats the difference between the 1001RB and the 1001RBII? All I can find is the specs on the RBII......

Any help would be much appreciated!
Manning

 

[manjonning]

Anyone?

 

[DWBass]

1001RBII Bi-Ampable
460w @ 8ohms
700w @ 4ohms
50w @ 8ohms
75w @ 4ohms

1001RB Bi-Ampable
540w @ 8ohms or 4ohms
50w @ 8ohms or 4ohms

The info is on the website. Go to support and look for current model info and discontinued model info. Printable PDF files come up for both models.

 

[uglybassplayer]

Here's a few differences between the older Mark I vs. the Mark II series from what I can remember...

More power - 700 watts into 4 ohms compared to 540. this provides an increase in headroom over the Mark I series.

Low end is said to be fuller/fatter and extends to lower frequencies compared to the older model.

The EQ section has been reworked... the highs and upper mids sound more refined and hi-fi, but not as sterile as the Mark I. The highs of the older model were sometimes brittle and less refined sounding, depending on settings.

Cosmetically, the Mark I amps looked a bit different... a bit utilitarian IMO. The Mark II series has a sleeker look.

There was also an issue with a number of the Mark I amps where there would be a power spike causing a loud "thump" sent through the speakers upon turning the amp on or off.

I own a 1001RB-II, but I've never tried the older Mark I series, so the above comments are from what I've heard from others. Supposedly, these tonal differences are somewhat subtle and are not what one would call a "night and day type of difference"; but they are noticable to the discerning listener.

I did find an article about the classic "Amp Thump" that plagued some Mark I owners...
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- Ugly.

 

[DWBass]

I have that issue with a SWR amp I have. When you turn it on, it makes a loud pop/shriek sound! Good thing it's just a practice amp and not one of my main amps!