Seems Roland Microcube is being mentioned quite frequently lately in this forum. Very interesting practise amp. A worthy opponent is the Vox DA5 or DA15.

Maybe any kind soul can post their views, or those in KL area can audition and compare the amps and post their opinions. Im in KK and no shops that I know possess any (to the best of my knowledge) and would very much like to read your opinions.

thank you kindly

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Added on March 9, 2007, 1:57 amLink to ROLAND Microcube
http://www.roland.com/products/en/Micro-CUBE/index.html

Link to VOX DAxx series
http://www.voxamps.co.uk/daseries/

Price: ??? <--

This post has been edited by Banzai_san: Mar 9 2007, 01:57 AM

I bought my microcube for RM400.

Vox DA5 lists for RM200 more than the Microcube.
that should help make your mind up

soundwise, you have to try and see.

portability sake, Microcube wins.
its obviously smaller, and uses AA batteries.
DA5 uses C sized.

bought Micro Cube at Bentley for RM380

p/s: darn can't wait for my lil bro to bring that thing back to miri

I really like the Roland Microcube. I plug in my acoustic guitar and it sounds nice. Of course it couldn't beat those really high end amps but the sound is pretty decent.

I tested the DA-5 today at CK Music. Sticker price? Rm650.

But WOW! I'm DAMN Impressed by the quality!

The Microcube's distortion channels..... as good as they are.... still sounds quite digital. The DA-5 has a much more "Natural" sounding tone.... and is able to get quite a high level of gain. Has lots of amp settings to play with and you can play a wide array of music too.
The rest of the effects are pretty standard.... but the flange is quite nice.

Yes.... with that amount of cash... you CAN buy a much bigger and powerful amp. BUT.... the portability and quality of sound cannot be ignored.

If I were to choose between the Microcube and DA-5 if I had the cash? I'd go for the DA-5!

Interesting observation blacktrix, thanks.

Update on price:
Vox DA5 : rm615/- (before discount), after discount ~ rm530.00 ++
Vox DA15: rm690/- (before discount), after discount ~ rm590.00 ++

huge discount!

Eh? How come the price difference between DA5 and DA15 is so small?

This post has been edited by panty69: Mar 12 2007, 09:39 PM

If i m not mistaken, DA-5 is portable, while DA-15 doesnt have the portability --> uses only adapter..

I ve got the DA-5...

wat i can say is... killer tone for the price... its very loud for bedroom practice too... Even after selling my AD30 vt, i still find myself going back to a Vox amp by getting th DA-5..

my only gripe would be usage of C batteries.. as u know those little twerps are very expensive...

To help ur decision of DA-5 vs Microcube:

- Microcube (?) ---> compromise tone, maximum portability
- Roland DA-5 (?) ---> Killer tone, compromise abit of portability

If u are bringing it to places with plug point, the battery thing shudnt be a problem..

i noticed one thing about the microcube.
its better using guitars with single coils.

i think its also partly due to all my guitars being equipped with hot humbuckers.

for the microcube i wouldnt say tone is compromised, as it is being limited by its 5" speaker.
the DA-5 of cos has a 6.5" speaker.
plug it in direct and the microcube will be very decent.
its R-Fier sound thru the speaker also is pretty decent, again cant comment on the clean sounds much cos of my hot humbuckers

Microcube works better with single coil?
I m lusting for a humbucker..
Maybe we shud bring out our amps and give it a test run hehehe



This post has been edited by Mr. Z: Mar 29 2007, 10:21 PM

i posted this before.
its a popular hendrix imitator from UK, using his strat and microcube busking in the street.

tell me that sounds bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSImMlrCXIo

whoah that guy sure is good...

Point taken, took back my words... however, he seems to be using only clean.. I didnt quite like the distortion when i tested it though...

I was really blown away by the tone of DA-5 when i tested it and immediately take one home with me...

Microcube is ROLAND. DA5 is VOX ... slight correction to avoid confusion

I have a white microcube bought from bentley last year at RM380. Very impressed with the build and tones. Excellent choice as a practise amp. You can save up a bit more for something else.

ooops....

must ve been typing mindlessly...

Micro Cube's R-Fier distortion is t3h r0x0r!!!!!! From thrash metal to death metal to grindcore.... anything....

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Added on March 31, 2007, 7:25 pmwhat kind of cable to use if want to connect the MC directly into soundcard LINE-IN?

This post has been edited by soulfly: Mar 31 2007, 07:25 PM

Just get a converter..

CK music doesnt have vox da5 in stock. just called today. anybody know where else that has it?

i live in johor. but i can stop by kl.


its driving me nuts already

Fuahlamak, 2007 thread
Try Bentley, guitar collection or PM " Satchman" from this forum, he sells VOX amps.

thanks very much. i;ll do that.