Single rack space power amp for pedal steel

Bruce Blackburn · Post by **Bruce Blackburn** » 15 Jul 2023 9:34 am

Hello everyone. I recently got my Profex II out of moth balls and played through it. I had forgotten just how good they sound and how easy they are to use. Seem like nowadays the equipment is good but so very complicated to properly operate. I am looking for a one rack space power amp to use with the Profex. I used to have a DPC750. I loved the amp. The only thing I didn’t like was that it was so deep. It required a deeper than normal rack. So I am putting this out there to see what others may be using now and get some feedback on amps like this that you use, love and recommend.

Thanks I’m advance.

Bruce

Scott Denniston · Post by **Scott Denniston** » 15 Jul 2023 6:09 pm

I really like the Seymour Duncan Powerstage 700. It's small but comes with optional rack ears. Lots of clean stereo power. I think it's 2u though. I never mounted mine in a rack. Take a look here >>> https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-pr ... rstage-700

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 16 Jul 2023 2:35 pm

Im using the Telonics Stereo power amp in my rack, fabulous unit with tons of power !!

Bruce Blackburn · Post by **Bruce Blackburn** » 16 Jul 2023 3:24 pm

Paddy, what is the model number? I want to research that.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 16 Jul 2023 6:04 pm

Hi Bruce, here is the info you want !!!
https://www.telonics.com/products/proaudio/pa-4200.php

Scott Denniston · Post by **Scott Denniston** » 17 Jul 2023 6:36 am

When you have to "call for price" I figure it's too high for my pocket.

Bruce Blackburn · Post by **Bruce Blackburn** » 18 Jul 2023 3:29 am

Scott,

Those were my thoughts exactly. “If you have to ask, you probably can’t afford it.” That is where I will leave that.

Bruce Blackburn · Post by **Bruce Blackburn** » 18 Jul 2023 3:29 am

Paddy, what is the model number? I want to research that.

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 18 Jul 2023 5:08 am

Quilter Tone Block 202 may fit in 1/2 rack space. They are sweet, powerful and compact. The Aviator Mach 3 head looks like might take up 2 spaces-but it’s two channels. https://www.quilterlabs.com/collections ... +Amplifier

TRAP TRULY · Post by **TRAP TRULY** » 18 Jul 2023 2:49 pm

Bruce,
Years ago I made a lightweight amp / cabinet combo using a ART SLA 1 power amp. It was a single space and was about 9" deep and about 260 watts bridged @ 8ohms. I was very surprised at how good it sounded with my evans preamp, especially for the price range it`s in.

You can also be on the lookout for a Stewart world series single space Power amp. Those were very popular years back. Seem to remember John Hughey using those Stewart`s in his rack.

Scott Denniston · Post by **Scott Denniston** » 19 Jul 2023 8:26 am

I really liked my Stewart (Stewart 1000 I think it was) but although it was 1u the depth required a bigger rack box.

Bruce Blackburn · Post by **Bruce Blackburn** » 19 Jul 2023 9:52 am

I have a Tone Block 202. I plan to use it on my next gig out to see how it does with the Profex.

Michael Hartz · Post by **Michael Hartz** » 21 Jul 2023 10:04 am

Look for a used Stewart World 1.2. You can find em in the $200-$300 range and they have alot of clean power.

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 30 Jul 2023 7:14 pm

Bruce: Telonics PA_4200 Stereo Power amp

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 9 Aug 2023 6:56 am

So can anyone who has a Telonics 4200 power amp at least give us a ball park figure of cost? Or is everybody sworn to secrecy?

Over $500, under $1000? MSRP, something. You can PM me if posting a price is taboo.

I'm sort of looking around for a new rack stereo amp.

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Single rack space power amp for pedal steel

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