so im gonna build a rack...

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    Jace Kiburz
    my guitar teacher helped me figure out what to get and i wanted some second opinions as well... so this is what i think im gonna do 6 space skb rack case furman BBE sonic maximizer lexicon mpx1 effects processor Marshall 9100, 9200, El34 50/50 or 100/100 power amp one question i have is which of those models of the marshall would be the best? i know the only real difference between them is the wattage.. also does anyone know if they have 8 ohm outputs? I would prefer a 100 watt one, but whats the difference in volume between the 50 watts and the 100 watts? also, any comments on the lexicon or just this rack in general?
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    Bridge The Void
    Bridge The Void wrote

    Be careful with large rack cases, above 4U they can get pretty heavy and cumbersome unless they're part of a larger rig on castors.

    The X/X poweramps are stereo, so you have that rating of wattage on each side, to be fed into 2 separate cabs or a stereo cab. The 50/50 has 50watts either side, so in total you're getting the eqivalent volume of 2 50watt amplifiers simultaneously. Which is plenty loud.

    The 100/100...well, its obvious. 2 sides of 100W, so you get more headroom. Personally I'd choose the 20/20 because I like EL84s and low wattage amps, but it all just depends on the sound and response. Volume wise the 50/50 will easily handle it, with plenty to spare.

    What preamp are you using?

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      esp_gaijin
      esp_gaijin wrote

      Be careful with large rack cases, above 4U they can get pretty heavy and cumbersome unless they're part of a larger rig on castors.

      i 2nd this!

      also note if putting a power amp in it you'll need to get a full depth rack; i like skb rack cases but many of their models are intentionally short, because most preamp and fx boxes these days are also short;
      but power amps are usually very deep.

      another thing - to alleviate weight if you want to put a power amp and many other things in your rack, is to get 2 rack cases that are same product line so they stack up nicely; then get one for the power amp itself and another for all your other gear. just a thought anyway.

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        Jace Kiburz
        Jace Kiburz wrote

        im not sure about the preamp... do i even need to use one? can i just use a distortion from the effects processor and go from there?

        otherwise... how is the line6 pod pro? worth getting or not?

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          Bridge The Void
          Bridge The Void wrote

          I just bought a Pod XT Pro today, as a matter of fact :p

          I wouldn't use the distortion from the Lexicon, chances are it'll suck balls. If you want the Marshall sound, theres the JMP-1 preamp (do they still do that? If not, look around for one) and ENGL and Mesa do some nice preamps, but they are quite costly.

          I don't know how good a modelling preamp will be with a tube poweramp, I'll be using mine into a tube poweramp but for effected cleans only - I'm getting a Laney Lionheart for my distortions and dry cleans. If you have the funds take a look at the ENGL and Mesa ones, and see if you can find a JMP-1 somewhere ;)

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            jsp
            jsp wrote

            I think the Marshall 9100 and 9200 have different power amp tubes also, EL34's vs. 5881. I'm not sure though. There won't be any noticeable difference in volume (about 3dB), I would personally go with the lower wattage unless you need tons of headroom.

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              Jace Kiburz
              Jace Kiburz wrote

              Alright cool... Im probably gonna go with a 50/50... either mesa or marshall. And im looking at an engl preamp... anybody used one of them? any comments?

              also, i think im gonna ditch the lexicon and just stick with a preamp, power amp, power conditioner, noise reduction thing, and the BBE.

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                Dark Alone
                Dark Alone wrote

                My rack weighs a fucking ton. I want to get casters for it, but I'm not into the idea of my amp sitting on the floor while I practice. Especially if I want to tweak, I don't want to be bending over.

                Racks are convenient and inconvenient all at once. :lol

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