Going direct. Do I need a power amp?

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: Going direct. Do I need a power amp?

By perfect, I mean tone that just sounds "like a record". I know studio guys are always aiming for that perfectly balanced, smoothed tone, which often flattens out the modern albums. Iron Maiden is one of the best examples of good studio tone in 21st century, simply because their producer is aiming at the classic grittier tone.

When I hear that Balls to the Wall riff live, I don't want it to sound like on album. I want to feel that Marshall scream. It's hard to explain, but I felt there was something missing. I had to check out and found the culprit.

Fun fact: The best sounding Ramones album I've heard has been, and is, the c-cassette in my Toyota Hilux. With all stock audio gear. It just sound incredibly "authentic", in a lack of a better word.

This is a problem only for musicians who see a band live. I don't really care if they play through a cardboard box as long as the show is good and I can hear everything.

 

[Alonso Ortega]

Re: Going direct. Do I need a power amp?

Yeah, I think i'm gonna save a few more bucks and get a nice combo maybe with one or two 12"'s