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Quilter Bass Block

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Has anyone changed the line in to a combo socket so you could plug either a xlr or a normal 1/4 TS guitar jack into it?
If not is there any reason this couldn't be done?

I've made a TRS to xlr cable up so I can run straight out of my VT Bass Deluxe to the line in but the signal strength in a balanced cable is less than an unbalanced cable. It still gets plenty loud but it would be nice to just run a 6m guitar lead
 
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The signal level is not a function of the cable or connector. It's a function of design choices made by the designers of the two pieces of equipment being connected together.

Are the levels supposed to be compatible? Can your preamp drive true line level?
 
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agedhorse said:
The signal level is not a function of the cable or connector. It's a function of design choices made by the designers of the two pieces of equipment being connected together.

Are the levels supposed to be compatible? Can your preamp drive true line level?
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agedhorse said:
The signal level is not a function of the cable or connector. It's a function of design choices made by the designers of the two pieces of equipment being connected together.

Are the levels supposed to be compatible? Can your preamp drive true line level?
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I have used my VT Bass deluxe to drive a QSC PLX1804 and a K12 no problems over the years, both via an unbalanced guitar cable.

Is the problem most likely because the 1/4 out doesn't like a balanced cable? Using this balanced cable into a powered wedge had less signal as well.

The reason I about changing the socket on the back of the amp is that my powered wedges have combo sockets, which is super handy.
 
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J.Wolf said:
who makes a class D/micro head with an OEM bag that fits more than this? a heavy gauge 10 ft IEC and a 6-foot heavy gauge speaker cable seems like a lot to fit in an accessory pocket for a device this size.
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I have no problem fitting the included heavy duty electric cable and a heavy duty 3 foot Speakon cable in the case. I simply place the amp in the case, place both cables on top of the amp, and zip it up. It's not a particularly tight fit. However, two Speakon cables might be tough, and I'm not sure about one 6 foot cable, but it might be doable.
 
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J.Wolf said:
who makes a class D/micro head with an OEM bag that fits more than this? a heavy gauge 10 ft IEC and a 6-foot heavy gauge speaker cable seems like a lot to fit in an accessory pocket for a device this size.
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The Berg B|Amp. Great gig bag for that. The external pocket fits 2 speakon cables, power cable, bluetooth foot switch, the manual. Probably could get more in it too! Even my PJB Bass Buddy bag has an ample external pocket.

I might look at a gator small mixer bag. They have a usable pocket on them.
 
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Just took delivery of a new BB800 yesterday.
Spending some time in direct comparison with my Boogie D800+ today.
Interesting, the quilter without a doubt has more "heft" to the power section, much thicker sounding set flat, more pleasing first impression of the two, to be honest.
One thing that vexes me though: the Boogie is really quiet, no self- noise when the master is turned down (or so little it's tough to hear unless putting your ear right on the speaker). Turning up the master, nothing plugged into the input, self noise gradually increases to an audible level as volume is raised, but within reason.
The Quilter, on the other hand, generates a hell of a lot of self noise. Noticeable immediately, with the master all the way down- enough to annoy me.
I also notice while the Boogie has an internal audible mechanical noise when it is is powered on and switches to ready mode, normal stuff, but none of that comes out of the speakers- just the amp section doing it's thing for powering up.
The Quilter has an audible low volume pop that comes through the speakers after power up when switching to ready mode. That is also annoying.
Yes, power source, cables, cab are 100% issue free, it's definitely the amp.
Quilter owners, is this normal for this amp?
How much self- noise are others experiencing?
Is the power- up noise normal for these?
Thanks in advance!
Obligatory rig pic:
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D.A.R.K. said:
Just took delivery of a new BB800 yesterday.
Spending some time in direct comparison with my Boogie D800+ today.
Interesting, the quilter without a doubt has more "heft" to the power section, much thicker sounding set flat, more pleasing first impression of the two, to be honest.
One thing that vexes me though: the Boogie is really quiet, no self- noise when the master is turned down (or so little it's tough to hear unless putting your ear right on the speaker). Turning up the master, nothing plugged into the input, self noise gradually increases to an audible level as volume is raised, but within reason.
The Quilter, on the other hand, generates a hell of a lot of self noise. Noticeable immediately, with the master all the way down- enough to annoy me.
I also notice while the Boogie has an internal audible mechanical noise when it is is powered on and switches to ready mode, normal stuff, but none of that comes out of the speakers- just the amp section doing it's thing for powering up.
The Quilter has an audible low volume pop that comes through the speakers after power up when switching to ready mode. That is also annoying.
Yes, power source, cables, cab are 100% issue free, it's definitely the amp.
Quilter owners, is this normal for this amp?
How much self- noise are others experiencing?
Is the power- up noise normal for these?
Thanks in advance!
Obligatory rig pic:View attachment 2777421
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My first Quilter BB800 had a LOT of self noise too. I exchanged it through the dealer and the next one was DOA.... arrrrgh, but, like you, I had compared it directly to the Boogie 800+ and found I like the Quilter better, so I bit the bullet and got a 3rd one.

Finally, a "near" perfect unit. No more self noise when turning up the volume knobs, however, there is still a slightly annoying "pop" when using the mute button. Oh well, ain't nothin perfect, and it's been a wonderful and easy to use head since then, so I can live with that one small quirk.

I will say this, I actually liked the Boogie D800+ quite a bit, and found that with a bit of knob tweaking I could get virtually the same "heft" to the sound that I got from the Quilter, and I really liked all the connectivity and tone shaping options offered on the D800+, but when it came down to it, I found that with the Quilter, dialing in a great sound was just much easier for me. Simply plug it in, turn it on, and play.
 
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Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice padded bag that fits the BB800 and some additional cables? I've been using an older case I used for a different amp that is entirely too big and is starting to annoy me. Thanks in advance
 

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