Vox Valvetronix question

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

It's not that bad really. I figured with a scratch and dent, it was either damaged visually and worked fine, or someone returned it for the problems these Vox amps seem to have. I was prepared for the second option, and that's what I got. I gave it a shot and lost nothing but time. Now it gives me an excuse to go to the music store!

Are you guys dealing with the VTX series? The earlier Vox modeling amps were pretty dismal....I researched and waited before buying mine,but I have the revamped VTX series head...I stayed away from the combo so I wouldn't have to deal with vibration,rattling,and combo issues...

 

[75lespaul]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

No. This is the amp with the metal grill, not the blue cloth with diamond patterns. I was thinking of a VTX combo but I haven't seen a VTX head on MF or the Vox website. I see the VTH but not a VTX head.

These are the "new" line of amps from Vox in the 15, 30, 50 & 100 series. Then there is the AD60 and 120 series which are the higher end models. I can't however find out whether the quality of the models is the same or if the 60/120 series is better sounding. I haven't found a thing on the web to differetiate the two and believe me, I've spent a ton of time.

This amp was supposed to be my christmas present and I had to keep it around 3 bills. Otherwise I would have gotten the 120 or 60 combo.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

No. This is the amp with the metal grill, not the blue cloth with diamond patterns. I was thinking of a VTX combo but I haven't seen a VTX head on MF or the Vox website. I see the VTH but not a VTX head.

These are the "new" line of amps from Vox in the 15, 30, 50 & 100 series. Then there is the AD60 and 120 series which are the higher end models. I can't however find out whether the quality of the models is the same or if the 60/120 series is better sounding. I haven't found a thing on the web to differetiate the two and believe me, I've spent a ton of time.

This amp was supposed to be my christmas present and I had to keep it around 3 bills. Otherwise I would have gotten the 120 or 60 combo.

Oh I see.....I payed $600 for my VTX head and I Love this thing! I've gigged and practiced through it at full volumes and everything below that with 0 problems..The tone has been consistent as is the amp for over a year now...Don't listen to everything you hear about certain modeling amps...I play through this head more than my vintage tube amps..I own and can play through my tube stuff or this vox,but the Vox is very cool and very versatile and I Like the way it performs..

 

[75lespaul]

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Yeah, I really liked the Vox models, which is the only reason I got the amp anyway. I don't care what the others sound like but if they're good that's gravy for me. The only thing I didn't like is that it only had the AC15 and the AC30TB. I thought it had regular and top boost for both on this model. I've also heard that by changing the tube and putting the head through a good cab, this becomes a completely different amp as far as harshness, mids and overall quality of sound.

 

[LooseCannon]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

Can't you just crank the master and lower the channel volume on the ad15 and get the same effect of the variable wattage?

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Yeah, I really liked the Vox models, which is the only reason I got the amp anyway. I don't care what the others sound like but if they're good that's gravy for me. The only thing I didn't like is that it only had the AC15 and the AC30TB. I thought it had regular and top boost for both on this model. I've also heard that by changing the tube and putting the head through a good cab, this becomes a completely different amp as far as harshness, mids and overall quality of sound.

The VTX has the AC15,AC15TB,AC30,And AC30TB....I don't use the Marshall models and instead use some great sounding pedals with the BF 2x12 setting..The Soldano.59 Bassman,and Boutique models are really cool also..

 

[75lespaul]

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The VTX has the AC15,AC15TB,AC30,And AC30TB....I don't use the Marshall models and instead use some great sounding pedals with the BF 2x12 setting..The Soldano.59 Bassman,and Boutique models are really cool also..

I know--I drool thinking of having four classic amps in one package. Where did you get your VTX head? I've been going nuts looking for one but can only find the VTH model. In the VTX combo, the only difference seems to be that it has the neodogs instead of the basic speakers. So your head actually had a better quality sound than the VTH? Wow, that's great.

 

[75lespaul]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

Should have said four classic VOX amps.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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I know--I drool thinking of having four classic amps in one package. Where did you get your VTX head? I've been going nuts looking for one but can only find the VTH model. In the VTX combo, the only difference seems to be that it has the neodogs instead of the basic speakers. So your head actually had a better quality sound than the VTH? Wow, that's great.

Bought mine last year from Sam Ash Music over the phone...

 

[JumpMarine]

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John, are sure about that being a VTX. According to the Vox homesite the only Valvetronics heads that exist are the AD60/120H. And the VTX's come in combos only. From what I remember the only differences between the VT and VTX series was the fix to the cab vibration problem and the speaker upgrade to the neo's.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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John, are sure about that being a VTX. According to the Vox homesite the only Valvetronics heads that exist are the AD60/120H. And the VTX's come in combos only. From what I remember the only differences between the VT and VTX series was the fix to the cab vibration problem and the speaker upgrade to the neo's.

Yes...The VTX is the second series combo which replaced the VT series...The 60/120 watt heads are the "VTX Versions" of the VTX combo,but you're right,they don't use the VTX terms for the heads....I don't think there was a 120 watt stereo head available until the upgraded VTX combos were released.

 

[JumpMarine]

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LOL, I was starting to wonder about that. :beerchug:

Yes...The VTX is the second series combo which replaced the VT series...The 60/120 watt heads are the "VTX Versions" of the VTX combo,but you're right,they don't use the VTX terms for the heads....I don't think there was a 120 watt stereo head available until the upgraded VTX combos were released.

 

[75lespaul]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

Yes...The VTX is the second series combo which replaced the VT series...The 60/120 watt heads are the "VTX Versions" of the VTX combo,but you're right,they don't use the VTX terms for the heads....I don't think there was a 120 watt stereo head available until the upgraded VTX combos were released.

I'm starting to think I may get the AD120VTX or AD60VTX combo now instead of the AD30VT or AD50VT. I got a little $$$ coming my way in a few weeks, so I'll wait and of course, I'll have to up the limit my wife can spend on herself for christmas, LOL. This amp better be awesome because no matter what it costs me I'll be paying double. I'll probably get the AD60VTX so I can use it both in my bedroom and in the music room plugged into a cabinet.

Do you guys think these amps can handle a mismatched ohm load like a real tube amp or will it fry. I've currently got only 16 ohm cabs and replacement speakers.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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I'm starting to think I may get the AD120VTX or AD60VTX combo now instead of the AD30VT or AD50VT. I got a little $$$ coming my way in a few weeks, so I'll wait and of course, I'll have to up the limit my wife can spend on herself for christmas, LOL. This amp better be awesome because no matter what it costs me I'll be paying double. I'll probably get the AD60VTX so I can use it both in my bedroom and in the music room plugged into a cabinet.

Do you guys think these amps can handle a mismatched ohm load like a real tube amp or will it fry. I've currently got only 16 ohm cabs and replacement speakers.

Grasshopper....Always remember this...."You get what you pay for" :burnout:

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

I'm starting to think I may get the AD120VTX or AD60VTX combo now instead of the AD30VT or AD50VT. I got a little $$$ coming my way in a few weeks, so I'll wait and of course, I'll have to up the limit my wife can spend on herself for christmas, LOL. This amp better be awesome because no matter what it costs me I'll be paying double. I'll probably get the AD60VTX so I can use it both in my bedroom and in the music room plugged into a cabinet.

Do you guys think these amps can handle a mismatched ohm load like a real tube amp or will it fry. I've currently got only 16 ohm cabs and replacement speakers.

Why would you want to run your amp mis-matched? You'll lose power...The head version allows for alot of different impedence hookups...Not sure about the combo?

 

[mnbaseball91]

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I was under the impression that the only Difference between the 60VT and 120VT and the VTXs is the cab design and speaker...that would mean that the heads would be the same...someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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I was under the impression that the only Difference between the 60VT and 120VT and the VTXs is the cab design and speaker...that would mean that the heads would be the same...someone correct me if I'm wrong.

The 60 watter is mono and the 120 watter is 60 watts per channel in steretherwise they are the same..

The heads came out after the change from the VT series to the upgraded VTX series...Or at least the 120 watter came out later?

The stereo effect and added dimension of the 120 watter was worth the extra money I spent on the head....I run mine either through a Marshall 4x12 with V30s or the matching Vox AD 2x12 cab that I also just put a set of V30s in...

 

[75lespaul]

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Why would you want to run your amp mis-matched? You'll lose power...The head version allows for alot of different impedence hookups...Not sure about the combo?

Because I'm cheap.....hahahhahaha,

The combos are 8 or 16, but the sixteen can only be used as a series hookup with the internal speaker which is 8 so the cab would need to be 8 ohms as well. If I disconnect the internal speaker then I guess I could use a 16 ohm cab but Vox isn't clear about that. I think it would be easier for me to either sell my 16 ohms speakers and load my cab with 8 ohms or get an empty 2x12 and wire the speakers parallel. I like the 4x12 thing though.

In any case, I think my options will be better with the VTX combo so I can use it with the internal speaker at bedroom levels or in the music room cranking up. Plus it has a real wood cabinet, more models and lots more storage than the metal grill series amps.

I would sell my Vetta to pay for this since the combo is $800 for the 60 watter. I really do love the Vetta but its way more amp than I need.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Because I'm cheap.....hahahhahaha,

The combos are 8 or 16, but the sixteen can only be used as a series hookup with the internal speaker which is 8 so the cab would need to be 8 ohms as well. If I disconnect the internal speaker then I guess I could use a 16 ohm cab but Vox isn't clear about that. I think it would be easier for me to either sell my 16 ohms speakers and load my cab with 8 ohms or get an empty 2x12 and wire the speakers parallel. I like the 4x12 thing though.

In any case, I think my options will be better with the VTX combo so I can use it with the internal speaker at bedroom levels or in the music room cranking up. Plus it has a real wood cabinet, more models and lots more storage than the metal grill series amps.

I would sell my Vetta to pay for this since the combo is $800 for the 60 watter. I really do love the Vetta but its way more amp than I need.

I run my 120 head through 2 seperate 8 ohm sides in stereo....My AD 2x12 has 2 Vintage 30 8 ohms each....My Marshall 4x12 has 4 V30s wired for stereo/mono and again gives me 8 ohms per stereo side if I run the 4x12 set to stereo...The V30s really sound great with this head! At least I think so..:laugh2:

 

[JumpMarine]

Re: Vox Valvetronix question

I'm pretty sure that you are stuck with a fixed 8 ohm load on the combo, whilst the head gives you the option of 4/8/16 ohm load.

Why would you want to run your amp mis-matched? You'll lose power...The head version allows for alot of different impedence hookups...Not sure about the combo?