Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

[ozzynotwood]

Is this a good power amp for a rackmount guitar preamp or are these ones designed for PA's and monitoring?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-P2500S-Dual-Channel-Power-Amp?sku=480824

---ozzynotwood

 

[ShredFetus]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

Theres no problem using amp like that, but I think there would always be something missing that a tube amp adds to the sound.

Your preamp would want to sound pretty good as this amp will be amplifying exactly what comes out of it...whereas a tube power amp adds a little bit of its own character.

You would also have to get an adaptor to go from speakon to 1/4 inch jack so you could plug into a guitar cab.

 

[ozzynotwood]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

An adaptor? Cant i just use a regulalr Head to Cab cable?

 

[idsnowdog]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

Plenty of people use PA style power amps for guitar.

 

[marvar]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

An adaptor? Cant i just use a regulalr Head to Cab cable?

All models feature both XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs, Neutrik Speakon, phone plug, and 5-way binding post outputs.
From the ad-

 

[ozzynotwood]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

so thats a yes? lol

 

[ShredFetus]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

What I was saying is you can use a regular lead to go into the amp, but you will have to get an adaptor to go from speakon to regular lead from the amp to your cab.

This is a speakon connector:

 

[marvar]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

What I was saying is you can use a regular lead to go into the amp, but you will have to get an adaptor to go from speakon to regular lead from the amp to your cab.

This is a speakon connector:

No you won't have to use an adaptor- it plainly states that there is: Speakon, Phone, and binding posts for outputs, as I quoted in the ad copy.
A regular 1/4-1/4 speaker cable will work just fine.

 

[ShredFetus]

Re: Can this be used for a rack style amp rig? (link incluided)

whoa I must need a brain adjustment! Sorry there are normal 1/4 inch ouput jacks :smack:

I was looking at a few amps like this not long ago that only had speakon & binding posts & I checked out connectors for them.. my mind was still on that track...sorry for the confusion!