Members keithb Posted January 20, 2005 Members Share Posted January 20, 2005 I've decided to update my rig, so I'm looking for a new amp. I was originally going to go with a Mesa Nomad combo, but then I realized I could get a Triaxis for about the same price. Does anyone run a Triaxis through a solid state power amp? I have a Mosvalve 1160 that I'd like to use, since a Mesa 2:90 is a bit over budget right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members simeon Posted January 21, 2005 Members Share Posted January 21, 2005 i have a triaxis and you couldn't pay me enough to use it through a solid state power amp. have a look at the mesa 20/20 - much cheaper and lighter than the 2/90, sounds amazing and much much louder than you think it would be! sim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldmanriver Posted January 21, 2005 Members Share Posted January 21, 2005 It would be a complete waste to run it through a solid state amp IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sapphireskiss Posted January 21, 2005 Members Share Posted January 21, 2005 The only problem that I see being an issue is the TriAxis likes to have fairly low output levels (around 2-3 ), so getting your overall volume up the poweramp will need to be driven abit more and typically SS amps when driven to their peak levels start to sound trashy where a tube amp will compress and sound warmer. If you can get it to sound good at the levels you need to have then -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members El Grinder Posted January 21, 2005 Members Share Posted January 21, 2005 Honestly, if I were at that point again, I'd consider the Nomad combo more. I have a Triaxis setup and have been happy with the overall sound. However, noise problems and the overall weight of a rack system SUCK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robotechnology Posted January 22, 2005 Members Share Posted January 22, 2005 I've run my TriAxis into a Rocktron Velocity 120 for over 9 mos now for gigs and have had no complaints. I just bought a 2:90 and will use it on my next gig in Feb. I did NOT buy the 2:90 because I thought my SS amp was lacking but, because the GC by me had the Mesa on clearance so I bought it new for a used price. Otherwise, I'd still be using the Rocktron. You'll be fine with the MosValve IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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