Solid state poweramp for Soldano X88R ?

[Astral-sky]

Hi

I have been offered a Soldano X88R Preamp from a friend of a friend.

Haven't had a chance to try it out , but from what I have read there pretty good.

 

With the idea of keeping a smaller light weight rack.

Im wondering if ther is a one/two space solid state Power Amp

that would sound good with the Soldano X88R ?

 

One other thing , are there any sound clips of the unit around ?

I can't seem to find any good clips .

 

Thanks

[grrrunge]

the x88r rocks! i'm planning on building a clone of it, once i get into knowing this whole amp-building thing a little better I tried it once with a VHT 2150 and an engl cab - sounded absolutely awesome!!

 

i'd go with a tube slave for it - ss is a shame with such a fine preamp

[Astral-sky]

Yeah I have read the Custon Audio preamp is bassed on the X88R.

I have played them, & liked them .

I hope it has the sounds im looking for !

[chrisaxeman]

Hey,

 

I was surprised how well my Marshall 8008 (bought for now defunct WDW rig) sounded when I killed off the centre cab with a Hotplate(load),and mixed the dry signal in with the wet cabinets.

 

Plenty of power(80 RMS a side,at least as loud as a 50watt head),reasonably warm(especially for SS)and the option to use only one side for lower volume.

 

TBH,after warming to a 76 JMP 2204 bought 12 months ago-and not wanting to smash an effects loop into it for sentimental reasons-considering loading it down(via the HP) and combining it with the Egnator IE4 I have,if indeed the Egnator sounds ok with it.

 

An 8008 is worth a try,just my opinion.

 

Chris.....

[Astral-sky]

Hi Chris

so you say the marshall is pretty loud.

Ill have to look into them, how's the WASP going ?