War_in_D
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Are they reliable, and accurate?
I’ve had mine for almost 10 years without issue. I haven’t had them recalibrated. Keep in mind I rested a shit load of tubes (300+) when I first got it, then have only needed to do random tests for used tubes as my amps get played. It’s not like I need to use them every day.
If it’s what i think it is. It’s just an external regulating power transformer. To have more steady readings. Depends on the moment of the day, your home voltage may slightly vary and give you different results.Thanks! I've got a line on one, and it looks like it's been used pretty heavily. I'll probably be doing about the same thing as you, testing a bunch right out of the gate, then sporadic use after that. The Maximatcher II stated that it added a stronger power supply and stabilized the measurement system. I just wasn't sure if the originals were prone to drift, etc..
If it’s what i think it is. It’s just an external regulating power transformer. To have more steady readings. Depends on the moment of the day, your home voltage may slightly vary and give you different results.
It’s not included.Wait.. So they're basically sending a ~$250 "power conditioner" with it in order to regulate power/voltage and give steadier results? I'm assuming this is included in the $829 price they are charging? I wonder if they would sell it without the Sola, and I could just use my Amprx Brown Box to regulate the voltage. I'd probably be all in to buy a new one if I didn't have to spend the extra $$$ to buy a voltage regulator that I didn't really need.
I use my brown box with my maxi matchers. Voltage in my house can be 118-126. That’s a big difference. My brown box allows me to select proper voltage for consistency. . I leave nothing to chance.
Congrats, you won’t regret it!Well, I picked up a used original Maximatcher (not the II), came with the socket savers already installed so that was a plus. Now I gotta keep my eye out for a used Maxi Preamp. lol
I use one of these to power up one of my pedals 9 volt wall warts.Rookie...
I just ordered both the maxi pre and power matcher. I have a jackson 648a but I want something with a little more in depth testing that will help me match. I will report back once I get it
I have the Maxi Preamp on solid recommendations from Wizard of Ozz and Dave.
Great unit!
What are the best quality 9 pin socket savers for it? (Best Quality!)