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how does the svt 4-10 hlf rate ?

I used lots of SVT111 pros as backline at a lotta festivals, even a couple in Europe..there was a B2 or something in Ingolstadt Germany that was an Ampeg combo that was beeeeeeeeeeeyouu ti ful!
When I got back to Canada I was heartbroken to find out it was a discontinued model..but I am a TOTAL Ampeg girl..I love them...I use a V-9 head now, and my main combo for years was a G412 combo that was a transistor head with 4-12 inch Altecs..still wish I had it..I kept the cab, I need to recone 2 of the 12s..I usually wire 2 12's in parallel on 2 lines and run each four ohm line into the 2 4 ohm outs on the V-9..

i didn't get to check what the svt 4-10 impedance is and was wondering if could be 8 & 4 ohms in the same enclosure.

The SVT410HLF is a 4 ohm cab.

far out man ! thanks very much.

I have the Ampeg BSE410HLF. It pretty much kicks a*s.

I have the SVT410HLF. It may be heavy, but it does kick a**!

can't wait to get this rig home. it's now in lay a way. i expect to get it you in two months.

Jeff, better than a SVT3 Pro?

Well, I'll answer that one, even if I'm not Jeff.

I think the SVT3 Pro is the better amp. I had the chance to test it in our rehearsal room once. But the B2-RE comes very close, at least as for practical usefulness. Perhaps there is a little (or not so little) difference in sound because of the preamp tube, but when playing live I think it's of minor importance, the B2-R(E) sounds Ampeg enough.

So, if you've got the money go for the SVT, if not the B2-R(E) will fit the bill.

Gruesse, Pablo

Another vote for the B2RE here. I use mine with Ampeg 2X12 and 1X15 cabs.

Pablo - the B2RE is the solid state version of the 3 Pro, which is why I was curious. I know Jeff plays out a lot and has used both. The 3 Pro has 5 tubes (3 input, 2 driver). It has the same MOSFET output stage the B2RE has. I was curious how close they are to each other. I have the 2 Pro and the 3 Pro. I played a B2RE into an 810E at an Erie, PA store with a Tobias Growler. The amp was great; the Tobias (Gibson) was less than steller, for me.

OMG!..2 12 cab!..whats it loaded with and how many ohms and whats the power rating?..blushes ..sorry for sounding so excited lol

stupid question on the topic of daisy-chaining cabs.

i have a SVT2x10 and a SVT1x15, the cabs are each rated at 4 ohms. my traynor head has a switch for 4 or 8ohms. if i link the cabs, are they 4ohms total, or 8?

Actually, Bryce, those cabs are both 8 ohm cabs so linking them (putting them in parallel) would be 4 ohms and there you have it.

To figure cabs in parallel, use this link:
http://www.1728.com/resistrs.htm

Close enough for how we'd use it - the 4 and 8 ohm readings are nominal so even though the formula is for resistance and not reactance, it will work good enough.

resistance is

futile...