New lightweight power amp needed.

[musashi]

If you can find a Walter Woods with some oomph (more than 100 watts), I think you might like it.

[jazzyvee]

Is the walter woods a stereo amp? or two channel Mono amp?
All the ones I've seen on line look like a head rather than power amp only.
 
Jazzyvee

[edwin]

While this is just my experience, I have found Walter Woods amps to be great for upright and some electric playing, but for funk and reggae they seem to run out of steam a little quicker than getting a good PA amp, especially when you factor in the cost.
 
If I were gigging in NYC and needed to take the subway or cabs to a lot of gigs, it would be the perfect amp.
 
YMMV.

[afrobeat_fool]

The one for sale is a stereo 800 watt model. VERY RARE!!!!  I wish I could afford it as it would be mine as soon as I saw it. I have been looking for this very amp for 15 years. Figures.
 
 
Nick

[jazzyvee]

I've just been reading Dave's post on the out of phase situation using a single F1-x to bi amp and the need to reverse the polarity of one of the speakers.  
http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/16378.html?1107728217
 
Is this likely to be an issue with using one F1-x  per pickup if I'm using the full range out on both?
 
Jazzyvee

[jon_jackson]

I use the one F1-X per pickup setup and haven't found it to be a problem. I have used a phase reversing cable when using one F1-X and the internal crossover, but have not done so since going to the two F1-X setup.
Jon

[jazzyvee]

Great, the new F1-x arrived this afternoon so hopefully soon I will get to do some experimenting.

[keith_h]

Running opposite polarity for a sub is the typical way of running. My Bag End ELF system is the same. Some people can notice a gap in sound around the crossover frequency when they are run opposite polarities. Whether it is a problem or not is related to where you crossover, the cabinets and the notes you play. For those that are bothered by the loss the solution is to reverse polarity and run in phase. This however can cause frequencies around the crossover point to be reinforced or have interference.
 
Since I assume you are not using the crossover in either F1-X none of this will apply to you. In your case you will need to use the separate F1-X and amplifier controls to balance the speakers to the sound you want to hear. I would also think trying to run out of phase will make things sound worse since you really want both pickups to be in-phase.  
 
Keith

[jazzyvee]

The new F1-x has a red light whereas my previous one has a green light. Does that give any indication to it's age. It's in excellent condition. I've not used it yet but when I turned it on with nothing but the mains connected I could hear a hum from the transformer. Not sure how significant that is though. I will most likely leave it turned on for a while tomorrow and see if it overheats before I start plugging anything into the audio side. Is there an easy way to get the valve out without it breaking and me getting glass into my fingers?
Jazzyvee