Vox ac4c1-bl 1x10" 4-watt - Page 2

terrapin · #16 02-12-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NormH3

I appreciate that. What are your thoughts as to buying the combo vs the head? My thought was if I got the head, I could pair it with a speaker of choice. I understand that the combo is more cost effective.

Get the head version! I have it and run it through just a 1x12 for some purposes, and run it through the 1X12 and a 4x8 if I really want to "move some air" and get LOUD! Plan on having replacement tubes ready when you get the amp. The stock Chinese tubes are....BAD!

NormH3 · #17 02-12-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by terrapin

Get the head version! I have it and run it through just a 1x12 for some purposes, and run it through the 1X12 and a 4x8 if I really want to "move some air" and get LOUD! Plan on having replacement tubes ready when you get the amp. The stock Chinese tubes are....BAD!

I'm not sure I would ever need to get LOUD, but I like having the option. I do like the idea that they can be modded...have been reading up on it. I do have an electronics background although when I was in school, nixie tubes were the digital display of the day. There is just something about tube amplifiers, whether they be audio or RF.

NormH3 · #18 02-13-2015, 07:42 AM

Pulled the trigger on the VHT Special 6 Ultra head. Used the 4 payment same as cash plan. Should be here next week at some time. Going to see if I can pick up a small used speaker cabinet somewhere.

Will look into getting better tubes. Suggestions are welcomed.

clintj · #19 02-13-2015, 08:12 AM

For new production tubes, hard to beat JJ's. Their 6V6 tubes are pretty sweet sounding to me. I still prefer old production tubes in preamps though, especially in lower gain amps.

Dru Edwards · #20 02-13-2015, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NormH3

Pulled the trigger on the VHT Special 6 Ultra head. Used the 4 payment same as cash plan. Should be here next week at some time. Going to see if I can pick up a small used speaker cabinet somewhere.

Will look into getting better tubes. Suggestions are welcomed.

Can't wait to hear your review. I was gunning for that one before I picked up the H&K Tubemeister 5w (no one stocks the VHT around here).

terrapin · #21 02-13-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by NormH3

Pulled the trigger on the VHT Special 6 Ultra head. Used the 4 payment same as cash plan. Should be here next week at some time. Going to see if I can pick up a small used speaker cabinet somewhere.

Will look into getting better tubes. Suggestions are welcomed.

Congrats! You will not be disappointed. If you keep an eye out on E-bay you can find matching 1X12 cabs loaded with VHT's Proprietary speaker for the amp for well under $200.00. I got mine for $165? Guitar Center has them for $179 right now. They are very well built cabinets, and big enough to let the speaker "breathe". The speaker is pretty darn good.

rburke · #22 02-13-2015, 11:59 AM

JJ 6V6 is what I have in the power section and a Tung Sol 12Ax7 for the preamp. Nice thing about the amp is you can put just about any type of tube in it. VHT makes a EL84 adapter for about $20. Going to pick one of those up soon.

terrapin · #23 02-13-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rburke

JJ 6V6 is what I have in the power section and a Tung Sol 12Ax7 for the preamp. Nice thing about the amp is you can put just about any type of tube in it. VHT makes a EL84 adapter for about $20. Going to pick one of those up soon.

WHY would you want what is basically a Fender Champ circuit with EL84's? TRUELY curious.

NormH3 · #24 02-13-2015, 12:18 PM

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WHY would you want what is basically a Fender Champ circuit with EL84's? TRUELY curious.

There was another tube mentioned during my research that is suppose to have a cleaner output... I want to say it was a 5518 but would have to go back and find it again.

Have to ask, are you a graduate of University of Maryland?

terrapin · #25 02-13-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NormH3

There was another tube mentioned during my research that is suppose to have a cleaner output... I want to say it was a 5518 but would have to go back and find it again.

Have to ask, are you a graduate of University of Maryland?

5881! Great tube used in a lot of Fender amps over the years. It is a member of the 6L6 family of tubes. Those three octal power tubes; 6V6, 6L6 and 5881 were Leo Fender's Go-To power tubes from the late 40's, early '50's once they became available. No, just a old-school Deadhead!

NormH3 · #26 02-13-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by terrapin

5881! Great tube used in a lot of Fender amps over the years. No, just a old-school Deadhead!

Ahhhh ...had to ask. I was born in Baltimore.

rburke · #27 02-13-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by terrapin

why would you want what is basically a fender champ circuit with el84's? Truely curious.

Just to try it out.

terrapin · #28 02-13-2015, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rburke

Just to try it out.

Makes sense! Might sound like the Pro Jr with a 12" speaker.? Let me know....

NormH3 · #29 02-14-2015, 07:51 AM

Talking about fast. It's apparently on the FedEx truck to be delivered today. Just ordered this yesterday morning. (purchased through zzounds)

terrapin · #30 02-14-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NormH3

Talking about fast. It's apparently on the FedEx truck to be delivered today. Just ordered this yesterday morning. (purchased through zzounds)

Gonna be a FUN day...Congrats!