NAD! Finally got my hands on a XXX. I remember when these first came out and always wanted one. The wait has been long but it was worth it. This is a killer amp and sounds much better than I expected. Monster gain and the clean channel is very good. Really quite unlike a 5150. Mine has Ruby EL34 tubes in it. Also got the footswitch and cover for it. Very happy.
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I had the 60W 3ch combo, great amp. I've heard that was the original design for it but who knows, I know George Lynch was involved with the XXX series during his brief stint working with Peavey.
They ruined it when they changed it to the 2ch 50W combo with built in effects, not sure what they were thinking, take a pro level amp and dumb it down for the masses?
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I been playing this amp almost nonstop since I got it yesterday. I ended up stacking other heads on top but I don't think I should anymore. The vent on top gets pretty hot and I don't want to damage it in any way from lack of ventilation. I have no clue how old these tubes are, either. Eariler I heard a popping sound like unplugging the speaker cable and plugging it back in. Didnt last long and it went away. When I turn the amp on while in standby I have been letting the amp sit at least 10 mins to warm up the tubes before playing. And yeah I like the chicks, too
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Originally posted by Securb View PostWe have a XXX stack in our practice room the thing sounds killer. The guy that owns it has a 5150 half stack but constantly goes back to the XXX every now and again.
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Originally posted by UnderTheFlame83 View PostWish it had reverb, though, but that's it.
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Originally posted by UnderTheFlame83 View Post
What kind of problems did you have with it?
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Originally posted by UnderTheFlame83 View Post
I've played many 5150/6505s. I think they're great and all, but after playing the XXX finally, I prefer it over a 5150. Not as noisy and I like the gain better. Wish it had reverb, though, but that's it.
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Nice!!! Killer amp, I've owned a couple of them. One of the best amps I've owned, just way more power than I need anymore. I'd love a 50wt version, I'd ditch the 5150 I am sure.My Bands -
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Originally posted by devastone View Post
Get a HoF pedal, see my comment earlier about them ruining the combo. Seriously, there are better reverbs for high gain than the old school reverb tanks. IMHO, it's better to get the one that works for you, or in the case of most digital pedals, a choice of reverbs. Yes, most reverb added to new amps is digital, but the designer has usually chosen the reverb and you get a "how much" knob. I prefer choices.
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