Members mhenson42 Posted October 21, 2010 Members Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well after my wife missing the delivery yesterday, I went to Fed Ex and pick-up my new toy... This is my second go around with the Nitro. The first one had el34s/KT77s. This one has the KT88s. Initial impressions are good. I'm loving the tightness and thump of the low-end. I'll post more thoughts after I spend some time with it this weekend. For now, here's a pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xcml5 Posted October 21, 2010 Members Share Posted October 21, 2010 How long will it last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chobley Posted October 21, 2010 Members Share Posted October 21, 2010 I like the cosmetics on this one ..If it does'nt work out for ya hit me up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les-Zombie Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 try this setting with a boost, with your cab and speakers it should sound decent.i run mine in full power with the loop volume off.treb- 1:00mid- 12:00bass- 12:45pres- 1:30gain- 1:30res- 9:00 I know you love alot of bass and you might have to add some more but this is similar to what me and a few other guys run. i dont use as much bass as some people around here, i tend to like things that cut more and are tighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dimebag11 Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 I hear great things about the new KT88 Nitros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wizard of Ozz Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Initial impressions are good. Dontcha hate it when you leave the woman at home and she misses the delivery? My gf caught the FedEx ninja the other day trying to creep away from my place w/o knocking, ringing the bell or anything. She busted him on the spot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BradG Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 try this setting with a boost, with your cab and speakers it should sound decent. i run mine in full power with the loop volume off. treb- 1:00 mid- 12:00 bass- 12:45 pres- 1:30 gain- 1:30 res- 9:00 I know you love alot of bass and you might have to add some more but this is similar to what me and a few other guys run. i dont use as much bass as some people around here, i tend to like things that cut more and are tighter. I just got a new one w/ KT88's a few weeks ago and these settings are similar to what I use except I like a little more bass and I use the loop vol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slaymoar Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 What does it sound like with 10-0-10 settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Up for sale next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flyingrhoads Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 HNAD! Looks awesome, i'd love to try one some day I know this might be a dumb question, but my experience with splawn is very limited... How do the nitros with kt88's sound for stuff like In Flames or maybe even Black Dahlia murder? Also, does anyone know how it compares to a blackmore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les-Zombie Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Its a different beast than a blackmore, i sold a blackmore to buy the nitro. Its so much bigger and thicker sounding than the bm and more punchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flyingrhoads Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Its a different beast than a blackmore, i sold a blackmore to buy the nitro. Its so much bigger and thicker sounding than the bm and more punchy. Ah that's quite interesting actually, i love my BM but the one thing i want to change about is that i want it to be more punchy/thick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Erock503 Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 congrats man, HNAD! I dig the looks Matt, old school with something sinister about it. If I didn't have one already, I'd call dibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oryan Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Drool.....I've wanted a Splawn for a long time. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhenson42 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks guys. Dibs by any of you MFers is not necessary as the amp ain't goin' nowhere. It's hard to reconcile a new amp day that coincides with the same day as your 15 year wedding anniversary. Didn't get much time to play before having to put time in with the wife. I'd say I'm pretty pleased with this amp. Super tight with lots of punch and clarity. Has a nice snarl to it compared to my Bogners. Very aggressive sounding with tons of low-end which I love. For you settings guys, here's what I like.... T - 12:15 M - 11:00 B - 1:30 P - 12:00 G - 12:30 OD 1 Res - 10:30 BB Pre amp boost - Gain a zero, volume at 50% Near perfection IMO. Of course that's the honeymoon talking, but I'm getting along with alot better than the old Nitro I had. I'm gonna mess with some pre amp tubes this weekend and see what that does. Maybe try a different cab as well. I'm using my Mills with v30/GK100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Sweet. HNAD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhenson42 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 I like the cosmetics on this one . Not much different from my previous nitro, I like a basic look, nothing to crazy. Interesting from this old pics, it doesn't appear that the settings I like now are much different that what I used back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Erock503 Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 haha, that's pretty funny Matt. I do notice one glaring difference though, you have the volume up around 11:00 on the new one, I'm surprised you're still married, lol. Are you using the loop level on the new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slim Jim Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 How are the cleans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superflyinmonke Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Nice, I've always wanted to try one. I think I'd favour the QR though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LA-Ü-RA Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Nice. I love the new black control panel. I wanted that on my QR but they were not available yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastRedPonyCar Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 What does it sound like with 10-0-10 settings? Like a beast. Mids at 0 on the nitro is still massive. Bass at 10 though would be eye watering. Also, my nitro is for sale for you guys who are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 I wish Scott could like put the guts of my 400+ into one of his chassis. They look so damn clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhenson42 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Also, my nitro is for sale for you guys who are interested Why would you sell this amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stompboxfreak72 Posted October 22, 2010 Members Share Posted October 22, 2010 Why would you sell this amp? +1. Especially when you are the Nitro youtube guru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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