I Said that hand built tube amps, you can probably get cheaper.... and yes. I remembered about the guy in Sarawak.

But don't forget, he's buying it FROM the US and bringing back. But as mentioned, by the time you modify the voltage and all, it's going to come back to the same price as getting it in Malaysia.

And the Vox AD15VTXL is going for around Rm915.

ooo, ic. so in the end, i have no other choice other than buying amp at bentley...... i heard bentley is expensive, right? is there any good n cheaper place?

Not to mention TAX going through the customs.

hello guys i wonder wats the different between tube amp preamp and amp

tube amp so good?

The vox valvetronix series DOES use a tube in the power-amp section, but it's usually the 12AX7 tube, which is a pre-amp tube. It's used to re-create the response like how a full tube amp would perform, but it still sounds, for lack of a better word, synthetic. Same goes with the Marshall Valvestate, except that's in the pre-amp stage. These hybrids just try to re-create the tube tone via circuitry (aka, solid state), but then adds a little response and color to the tone. But once cranked up to it's full volume, you can instantly tell the diff.

Alot of people argue that a Full-Tube (Meaning the amplifier uses tubes in both the pre-amp and power amp stages) produces much warmer and "rounder" tones, which is noticeable in classic rock tones where the "crunch" or overdrive has a more natural sound.

But that doesn't mean that tube amps are the best. Alot of artists still use Solid state amps for their unique tones. Dimebag Darrell, god rest his soul, used Randall solid state amps before switching to Krank shortly before he passed away. His most recognizable tone was always solid state amps, especially the Randall Warhead. BB King also uses solid state amps for his tone and he seems happy with it.

nice info now pls go back to my second guitar thread and answer some question ^^

First of all, you hijacked this thread.
I answered it because I thought it would be helpful to others.

Now you're just being rude.

just like his avatar.

btw, I found an all tube amp, Peavey ValveKing Royal, for USD199. Is this model available in Malaysia? if so, at what price?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pea...-Amp?sku=481661

Nope. can't find Peavey amps here unless you special order it in, which will raise the value again.

yo blacktrix.. u r using tsl combo right?
have you tried the 100W head version?
got big different in terms of sound ah???

btw, ts if you want a good clean tube amp with a cheap sold state price,
try that guy from sarawak. worth your money! but dont expect it to sound like a 5k tube amp LOL. I`m using it and loving it until today. heheh.

Wow, 100W TSL, would it be too loud to use at home

I'm also curious to look for smallish tube amps which can be used at home. Preferaby within 5 to 15W and with 8 or 10 inch speakers.
One clean channel would be sufficient and must be able to take pedals well.

The peavey valveking looks good. Where can you get it in Malaysia?

Any suggestions?

This post has been edited by supercolossal: Apr 30 2008, 10:15 AM

Well, the TSL 100W was in use in Akarkarya. It definitely had more oomph, but for my smaller room, my 60w suits me fine.
I tried cranking it up quite loud one time, my whole house LITERALLY shook. But it was G-O-O-D.

Can't get it here, unless its ordered in.

Bugera amps will have road show in Central market this Saturday if I recall correctly.
Full tube amps which copies Peavey 5150 circuitry made by Behringer.

Hopefully it's well priced, it's bout time we had affordable fulltubes.

hi all,
just want to give opinion

1. if buy from US, just get a step down trabsformer..malaysia is 240V..and US is 110V (if not mistaken)..step down TF can get at elctrical store
2. not sure if kene tax if handcarry..some say need tax..some say will not..once again..not sure...

ahfm
here's some more small tube amps

http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-Valve-Jr-Valv...1QQcmdZViewItem
Epiphone Valve Jr combo

http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-Valve-Jr-Valv...1QQcmdZViewItem
Fender Champion

just my 2cents

That is correct.
You'll need to do research for a well known brand for the transformer, don't risk your amp getting fried =)

these tube amps u can get from singapore swee lee rite.......

Can you recommend me some of good transformer too? thanks. I have been using Rm50 cheap one at home, but I feel a little bit skeptical..

the bugera amp seems sweet. dunno bout its reliability yet, but been listening to vid clips in youtube.
the amp sounds quite nice.

any1 going to the roadshow this sat? plz give some reviews on those amps ar...

yeah, and let us know the price range too

btw, here is the review for Peavey ValveKing Royal 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEu0NzSZ7RE&feature=related