Suggested Amp For Pod Xt

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and if you go solid state make sure your getting a really CLEAN power amp. Not all SS power amps are made equal!
 
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I use a powered JBL EON with a 15 and a horn...works great. Definately no guitar amps or cabs.
 
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for the cab i had can u suggest a power amp that would be good and clean that wouldnt blow my cab
 
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I would look into a good PA power amp like crown, Carvin etc.... just make sure it's close to the same wattage and ohms your cab is running.
 
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9finger said:
I would look into a good PA power amp like crown, Carvin etc.... just make sure it's close to the same wattage and ohms your cab is running.
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Yep. I used to have a PODxt Pro in a rack setup and used a Peavey solid state power amp. 120 watts per side stereo @ 8 ohms, worked like a charm.
 
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I'd also just go with a rack mounted power amp, maybe a QSC 1810, which puts out about 50 watts/side at 8 ohms. That'll power up to two 412 cabs efficiently.
 
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The only way the POD sounds good through an electric guitar amp and cabinet is if you turn off the amp/cab sims. Then it becomes a high priced effects unit.

Keyboard and bass combos work best (after a PA, of course).
 
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LesStrat said:
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The only way the POD sounds good through an electric guitar amp and cabinet is if you turn off the amp/cab sims. Then it becomes a high priced effects unit.

Keyboard and bass combos work best (after a PA, of course).
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A keyboard amp is pretty much just a self-contained PA. If you already have a cab, go find a good clean PA power amp. Same thing.
 
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Well, if you don't have the cab yet, go for a real PA. A separate amplifier and cabinets or an active cabinet + maybe one extra passive for stereo effect. That's what I'd do.

If you already have the Marshall, buy some good quality tube poweramp, like Mesa 50:50 or VHT 2:50. Then, when you decide you've had enough of the pod, you can just buy a nice preamp.
 
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definitely go Atomic...they're CREATE expressly for modelers..

The Atomic Reacter is the greatest idea ever

A buddy of mine got a Behringer V-Amp...and plugged it into a Peavey Classic 120 Power Amp ....all tube power amp with one of those modelers actually producers a pretty greakin good tone! I was impressed...not gonna go out and buy a modeler or anything, but I was definitely impressed
 
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I wouldn't mind an Atomic if I was gigging or playing somewhere loud... but for bedroom stuff, my SS Fender does nicely :)
 
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Xeromus said:
The Crate powerblock seems to work GREAT for that purpose.
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+1 on the Crate Powerblock.

Inexpensive, portable, & I'm hearing really good things about them.
 
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Jimbojsr said:
I wouldn't mind an Atomic if I was gigging or playing somewhere loud... but for bedroom stuff, my SS Fender does nicely :)
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See, this is EXACTLY why I need an Atomic. In my bedroom the PODxt goes through the studio monitors and sounds great. I need something big and loud for rehearsing and gigs (I know it's "only" 18 watts, but that is just right IMO).

I just called L&M. They had four of them in the store a couple weeks ago, and they all sold within two days :banghead:. I have my name on one of the 1x12's that is on order, and they're supposed to call me when it comes in. If and when that happens, I will be sure to post a review here.
 
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