PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

[marcboomer]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

We include a "Safety Manual". There's not an "owner's manual". Specs are on its page on the website.
Tech Specs
Level:0 dB to 47 dB
Treble control:+/- 13 dB @6.61 kHz
Mid control:+/- 13 dB @712 Hz
Bass control:+/- 13 dB @87 Hz
Output Impedance:4-8 Ohms
Power:170 W at 4 Ohms
Dimensions:5" x 5.24" x 2.84"
Weight:2 lbs.

 

[NeedForPower]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

We include a "Safety Manual". There's not an "owner's manual". Specs are on its page on the website.
Tech Specs
Level:0 dB to 47 dB
Treble control:+/- 13 dB @6.61 kHz
Mid control:+/- 13 dB @712 Hz
Bass control:+/- 13 dB @87 Hz
Output Impedance:4-8 Ohms
Power:170 W at 4 Ohms
Dimensions:5" x 5.24" x 2.84"
Weight:2 lbs.

Thank you. Since there is no effects loop what is the max input level the preamp can take before being overdriven?

 

[marcboomer]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

We've been "beta-test" gigging this for a couple months, using our high gain pedals (Palladium, 805, Forza, Killing) sometimes all ON. That Palldium is "gain-city". No problem. Sorry for the lack numerical specs in my answer, but I don't think there's any issues regarding input levels.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

Thanks for putting the entire power supply inside the chassis.

 

[NeedForPower]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

Thanks for putting the entire power supply inside the chassis.

Because of RFI/EMI in a class D amp an internal Pwr Supply is pretty much a necessity.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

Because of RFI/EMI in a class D amp an internal Pwr Supply is pretty much a necessity.

I've seen some micro amp heads with Class D power sections and outboard power supplies. I think that would bother me.

 

[Scott_F]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

Cool. Power amp, preamp tone stack all in a pedal sized package. Color to your hearts content.

 

[stratguy23]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

How hard/easy is it to turn the Level knob?

That's the one thing that gives me pause about the 170 vs., say, the ISP Stealth Ultra-Lite. Some person/stage diver wandering by (or oneself) accidentally spinning the big-and-easy-to-reach knob, and suddenly one's speakers are toast.

 

[Scott_F]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

How hard/easy is it to turn the Level knob?

That's the one thing that gives me pause about the 170 vs., say, the ISP Stealth Ultra-Lite. Some person/stage diver wandering by (or oneself) accidentally spinning the big-and-easy-to-reach knob, and suddenly one's speakers are toast.

That's such a non issue for 99% of potential buyers IMO.

 

[Mincer]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

Actually, when I tried it...I never turned that knob. So maybe boomer can answer that....

 

[JimmyAhovalli]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

So when is the 700 being released? First I heard march, then may..

 

[marcboomer]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

The volume knob rolls smoothly, with just enough resistance to easily control it. No worries. The 700 should be shipping next week, woo hoo!

 

[stratguy23]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

Power:170 W at 4 Ohms

What's the power at 8 and 16 ohms? Is it linear - 85w @ 8 ohms and 42.5 watts @ 16 ohms?

 

[marcboomer]

Re: PowerStage 170 is Shipping Today!

Affirmative