MXR 80 as a pre amp?

[moose23]

Can the MXR 80 be used as a dedicated pre amp? As in using it directly into a power amp and cab set up.

I've read that the Sansamp units have a dedicated output level for running a set up like this but I can't find any info on whether the MXR will work the same.

Cheers in advance (I hope this isn't a stupid question).

 

[RickenBoogie]

Not a stupid question, but I don't know the answer. Some preamp pedals will do that, (EBS Valve Drive for one), but it'll do know harm to try. It does the DI thing really well.

 

[Vic Winters]

Put it before something like an Art Tube MP to boost the signal and it will work quite well.

 

[bassman1185]

I'm fairly certain that the M-80 doesn't put out the line-level signal needed to power a poweramp.

 

[moose23]

Put it before something like an Art Tube MP to boost the signal and it will work quite well.

Was thinking about doing this, it's probably the best option. Other than that I'd be spending three times the money on a Sansamp which is a bit too similar to the MXR for my liking.

Set up a make-do cab with the MXR and the power amp(old Trace Elliot RA250) and there's very little difference in volume between the bass straight into the power amp and through the MXR so I think I've answered my own question. Cheers for all the help.

 

[Christian Waiau]

ive tried it... ive even asked this question before


the answer is ...kinda it sounded fine for me... but i guess it comes down to the poweramp itself and IMO i like the tone of the m80 before my bass head's pre over the m80 directly to a poweramp.

 

[photoresistor]

i dont think that would be the best use for it but i have never tried it. i do however think its a great box if you want to blend in a little distortion/grit on your bass! i think the DI part is decent but i dont use it for that as i doesnt compare to my radial JDI.

 

[Vic Winters]

Other than that I'd be spending three times the money on a Sansamp which is a bit too similar to the MXR for my liking.

That's not true, you actually have a choice of whether or not you want your mids scooped.

 

[moose23]

That's not true, you actually have a choice of whether or not you want your mids scooped.

What's not true? with which one?

Oh double checked there and in Europe the Art MP is a 5th of the price of the cheapest Sansamp.

 

[CuticleThorns]

Just a little dig at the Samsamp is all.

Of course he could use his bass and trebble to amend the scoop. so it seems us sansampers do have a choice as well

 

[moose23]

I thought as much. Gonna order an Art and see how that goes. Will post results if anyone's interested.