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- Apr 29, 2003
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db 750 or 751 has more heft than just about any other amp. As long as you don't mind spending $2000 and hauling around a 45 lb head lol.
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As I recently said elsewhere: Using a 750 for anything other than big stage gigs is like driving a lamborghini to the grocery store ;-)
I had one, it was too much of a good thing, for me. But I dont play big stages much these days. Mostly clubs, and its like a sledgehammer in those places.
I had one, it was too much of a good thing, for me. But I dont play big stages much these days. Mostly clubs, and its like a sledgehammer in those places.
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I just saw someone on here has a 751 for sale at $950!!!! I've never seen a used one that cheap . .The power section is a beast. I just don't care for teh Aggy front end.... But for 950? That is a steal!
I can see what you are saying. I had a TF550 and a TF800. I liked the 800 a LOT more than the 550. Better low end, more slam, and smoother in the mids. Also had a couple of the AMP420 amps, which were awesome.
The Quilter reminds me a lot of my TF800 as far as the kind of "baked in tone" and the way the amp plays (feel, note envelope, focused, warm, etc). I think the BB800 might actually have more going on in the high end than the TF800. Not that you can't dial in just about anything with a TF.
I may be wrong, but my understanding of the Quilter power amp section is that it is a proprietary system developed by Pat and his team and NOT the typical B&O ICE power section used by so many other manufacturers. So, in essence, the Quilter is most definitely not like other class D heads.
I'll say it's a beast. Played thru an SVT cabinet in a theater last week. There Was a ton of tone and power to spare. The di was no problem at all.
Here’s a question for the Bass Block Brothers...is the Quilter open and uncongested? I gravitate toward amps that have a very clear (if you will) and uncluttered tone...let’s me get that piano string chime that I’m addicted to. I guess that may loosely translate to a preference for an uncolored tone although I do appreciate an SVT for what it does.
I’ve read every page of this mega thread and for all the minor niggles I’ve read, there seems to be this overwhelming happiness with this little bundle of joy. I’ve owned and/or played just about every class D offering under the sun except this one.
Quilter power amps have a stellar reputation and that means something to me especially in respect to the power section. Not sure how much longer I can hold off especially at this price point.
I’ve read every page of this mega thread and for all the minor niggles I’ve read, there seems to be this overwhelming happiness with this little bundle of joy. I’ve owned and/or played just about every class D offering under the sun except this one.
Quilter power amps have a stellar reputation and that means something to me especially in respect to the power section. Not sure how much longer I can hold off especially at this price point.
The quilter is a very clear sounding amp but you're not going to get a lot a chime from it without the assistance of an EQ pedal or some kind of OD pedal. I have a VT bass DI and a tech 21 Q strip the both sound amazing with it.
The way you all describe the sound of this amp reminds me of a rig I had a few years back. Preamp->QSC PLX1202. I used several different preamps with that 1202 and it had that "heft" you all speak of.
Ok, gotcha, I have plenty of tone shaping options on the way in, including stuff like a Bass Fly Rig and my latest secret weapon.... the OmniCabSim...it’s not just for simming cabs anymore.
That and the Alpha Omega as well as some bass EQ pedals.
Those would all sound glorious thru it! The Quilter takes effects extremely well!Ok, gotcha, I have plenty of tone shaping options on the way in, including stuff like a Bass Fly Rig and my latest secret weapon.... the OmniCabSim...it’s not just for simming cabs anymore.
That and the Alpha Omega as well as some bass EQ pedals.
Definetly open and uncontested to my ears and bold.
I am intrigued the Quilter. I have been using a Genzler Magellan for over a year and love it. But I need a second amp for home/studio use and as a back-up. Anyone played through both the Magellan and the Quilter? Looking for a comparison between these two.
IMHO the number one advantage the BB800 has over other amps is Quilter's proprietary dual-stage limiter in its preamp. This is what gives the amp its noticeable heft and weight many have described, along with its seemingly bottomless power.
Sure, the two knob EQ is simple and refreshing, but the magic is the limiter! Ride that GAIN knob into nirvana. With EQ flat, it simply amplifies the signal one puts in and enrobes it in heft behind the limiter.
The BB800 has replaced a 2000 Watt power amp that used to drive my Fearless cabinets and I am never going back to rack mounted gear for a bass rig!
Cheers!
Sure, the two knob EQ is simple and refreshing, but the magic is the limiter! Ride that GAIN knob into nirvana. With EQ flat, it simply amplifies the signal one puts in and enrobes it in heft behind the limiter.
The BB800 has replaced a 2000 Watt power amp that used to drive my Fearless cabinets and I am never going back to rack mounted gear for a bass rig!
Cheers!
