From rafael2pop@yahoo.com.ar Wed Mar 16 20:40:33 2011
Subject:SLA-1 rack unit and a combo bass amp.

Hi Cloners,

Got this info about available options or buying both:

1. ART SLA-1 260 Watts RMS Bridged Mono 8 Ohms power rack.

2. HIWATT B60 ( 60w combo bass amp or 100W version).

All here doing gigging, which is best option or would need for both ? the Hiwatt as monitor with VB3 ?

Find that many times the unfaithful sounds wheter Hammond or a virtual piano, come from coloured power amps (those cheap Chinese racks ) with poor EQ.

Found technical opinions that the above ART SLA-1 specs fulfill better our needs, under $ 390 and without breaking the bank (i.e. QSC ).

Can be find a 'offshore units' LPS line from Crown, moderately priced if compared with more expensive brands ( Crest, QSC, etc.)

Found also a Mackie TH15 Thum but way more expensive ( 15" active speaker rate 400W ) at U$ 600.

The solid state HIWATT B60 combo bass amp is close to U$ 500 (local GST = 21%) IMO not bad for as stage monitor if using clones as VST.

Heard it with a Taylor acoustic guitar and got amazing bass sounds and great mid tones.

Told that as it can be that bass amps can't have coloured mid (under 6k) which is good for the EQ.

Did anybody here already try any of the above options ?

Best,

Rafael