TC Electronics RH 450 and RH 750 reliability?

[seamonkey]

No, the voicing of the amp plays a big part in how loud you may perceive it to be.

If a louder sound is masking the voicing it won't sound louder anymore. If you can't hear the voicing you will not have the perception that it's louder.

Louder sounds mask quieter ones.

Any band who plays in a bar and get's the "Bands too loud turn down" only to get outblasted by a margarita in the blender has experienced this.

Acoustic power is most important.

 

[LM Bass]

My beloved TC RH450 failed on me about a week ago, but I think I figured out what happened. The amp would light up, and the tuner was working etc. but there was no output, right before a concert. I got a loaner for the day, so it worked out okay.

I parked the amp for a while, and today, it occurred to me that the amp turns off the speakers when headphones are plugged in. So I thought "What if the headphone socket is shorting out somehow?" I plugged a jack in and out a couple of times, and the amp is back to working normally! Maybe I should try to get some contact cleaner in there just in case?

(Relieved that my baby is not broken!) Anyone else have this problem/solution?

 

[MrLenny1]

I would open up the case and visually check the headphone jack to see
if the contacts are dirty or bent.
These amps intrigue me.

 

[BassmanPaul]

Fair enough Burning Skies, I understand Your explanation but I think You might have been a little hard on that Guy whether it was intentional or not I think He perceived it that way.

With respect, you've been a member here for three years. You must have seen the humour this site generates. BS's post was a little flippant but no insult was meant or intended. Folks should just be more laid back and not be so easy to take offence.

 

[B-string]

Why can't we all be more tea?

 

[xbud]

I had an RH750 for a year and a half, and had no problems at all except for the cracked preset buttons and broken knobs. TC Electronic warranty took care of both. Great amp at moderate volumes.

 

[BurningSkies]

With respect, you've been a member here for three years. You must have seen the humour this site generates. BS's post was a little flippant but no insult was meant or intended. Folks should just be more laid back and not be so easy to take offence.

They're way less humorous over at TalkHarp.

Seriously, if you've blown up 7 amps, it's not the amps' problem...even a year or so later.

 

[WarwickThunder]

There have been a few reported issues with knobs falling off and even fewer of buttons cracking on the TC amps. The knobs are a poor design, imho, and of minor consequence. The button problem is also cosmetic, but is less easily fixed. Fortunately, both problems are very rare. I haven't really seen any reports of these amps dying, and have had no problems myself with the amp not working.

If you do any studio work, the TC (I use a 750) is worth easily worth its price as a studio DI/preamp. It does have a "baked in eq," as some have said, but isn't that true of most amps? Just depends on whether or not you like TC's cooking...

Hello. Just to add more info about the buttons. Is a major issue for all RH amps! I had owned 2 and both had the problem. Buttons falling down for no reason. I just got a new set, courtesy of TC( customer service rocks!) and they seem to have fixed the design problem, finally!

 

[NapaSmith]

I just sent this to TC. I got it in 2014 and the most recent thing is the buttons "disintegrating". We'll see what they say about it.

On the attached picture you can see a close up of the buttons cracking which was a real surprise. You can also see the front "red/clear" face is not scratched so there has been no abuse. It has some dust and smudges.

I love the amp. But the plastics on the front have basically disintegrated. While I disliked it, I could live without the front knobs. But now the plastic buttons are cracking. This is not reasonable and I'd like it fixed. I'm a big TC fan and have other products including bass cabinets - one of which is on this invoice.