Members agedhorse Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 The "problem" w/ Austalia is that there is so much 240 volt distribution still in use and coupled with poor transmission and feeder regulation the variations can exceed +10% of the nominal voltage. For a normal 230 volt grid, the high line condition we would commonly design for is about 255 volts. For 240 volts grids it's 265 volts. In Australia, it's appearantly not uncommon to see 270-275 volt peaks depending on the loading of the grid/feeders and the location... how far away from the distribution substation you are located. It's a BIG and not very densely populated country! A voltage regulator would work except that many do not perform very well under dynamic loads, like a large power amp. They tend to hunt while trying to regulate on a spongey source and may fail themselves. Not a very good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 So I wanna hear some clips of ye 'ol amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Aussie Posted August 6, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2007 D Assie, Is it my imagination or could you fly to the US and buy your GB 600 here cheaper than buying the amp down under and air fare?Probably.When I finally do fly to the US.I will be loading up on gear before I head home.However.. the power supply issues now scare me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Markee Posted August 6, 2007 Members Share Posted August 6, 2007 yeah but 1200 watts seems like overkill. Phase Linear used to advertise their 200 watt amp by powering an entire Who concert with it. They also arc welded with it somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted August 7, 2007 Members Share Posted August 7, 2007 1200 is never overkill then again, im playing through a 4x10 with a band that has two peavey 100W tube heads and 4x12 cabs and a loud ass drummer... 1200 is overkill when paired with a solid amount of speakers, but through a 4x10 its nothin to write home about...sits in the mix fine but not overpowering...its not just the wattage that dictates loudness, its the number and quality of the speakers too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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