$harkToootth wrote: ILF User Ibarakishi plays similar music to what you're describing. He rocks this pedal size power amp, and is very happy with it. It's an ISP STEALTH 180 POWER AMP. Might be a path worth exploring. He got his on a really good deal.
You can read his post here.
yeah i use the ISP STEALTH 180 power amp for my setup with a tube preamp pedal in front. it does exactly what i want it to do for both recording and playing live at this point in my life. from reading through your thread here though it sounds like
1.) you don't really know what each amp you have listed sounds like in person or how it plays with pedals (also in relation to other amps)
2.) you already have opinions about what certain amps do
3.) you are not positive about how all these amp options work with different cab options and pairing as well
this will make purchasing an amp really difficult for you. going into my purchase i had a list of exact things that had to be met and i knew exactly how to get those results with other equipment prior as a reference point through either owning them, playing friends equipment, or trying them out in shops. I'm guessing until you just go into a shop and try stuff out, or actually sit in a room with the gear you are curious about it it isn't going to really do a whole lot of good. Otherwise its going to take a long time to figure out.
I mean this not in a condescending or negative way, im just simply saying that you can save a lot of headache and time if you can at least sit with some options and use them firsthand if you can. I bring this up because with the ISP power amp, it could be a great option for you if it fits your needs. but it comes with the additional step of matching it with a preamp pedal that you enjoy and also needing to know what preamp styles you do and don't like before taking that plunge.
The ISP for me is basically my 'end of the road' power amp solution at this point to address all the things i live with. There are some similar solutions out there to it, but for small details those didn't work for me or what i do/ where i live. if you want to talk to me personally about it or ask more questions about the ISP or my preamp setup here in your thread or through a PM, feel free to reach out. There is little to no info about it online at this point to my knowledge. I use my amp setup with guitar, bowed instruments, and traditional instruments as well if that matters.
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