NAD: VHT Sig:X

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Putting together a board for the band.
Peterson
535q
Zuul+
Standout
Waza CE-2

DM-101 in the loop.

Spent last few days dialing in the clean channel. Using more midrange for a more forward sound.

I also prefer the Sig X and Deliverance over the UL or any of the other Pittbull amps. Completely subjective. It's about the feel as much as the sound. The UL is stiffer. Tight and focused for rhythm playing. A bit unforgiving for single note stuff. The Sig X Dynamic Sensing Technology has a lot effect on the feel and note behavior.
 
stephen sawall said:
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Putting together a board for the band.
Peterson
535q
Zuul+
Standout
Waza CE-2

DM-101 in the loop.

Spent last few days dialing in the clean channel. Using more midrange for a more forward sound.

I also prefer the Sig X and Deliverance over the UL or any of the other Pittbull amps. Completely subjective. It's about the feel as much as the sound. The UL is stiffer. Tight and focused for rhythm playing. A bit unforgiving for single note stuff. The Sig X Dynamic Sensing Technology has a lot effect on the feel and note behavior.
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Nice board.

The GP3 I have has this weird knob that adjusts dynamics. You can adjust the amount of dynamics using a knob from minimum to maximum. Very interesting, though I haven't really got much into how it affects the tone.
 
nightlight said:
Nice board.

The GP3 I have has this weird knob that adjusts dynamics. You can adjust the amount of dynamics using a knob from minimum to maximum. Very interesting, though I haven't really got much into how it affects the tone.
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That is the same circuit that is in the Sig X. The Sig X obviously is not adjustable. Steve said it was in the middle range.

The preamp in the UL, Sig X and GP3 are all very similar. The Sig X has the 3way voice switches that come from the different eras of the UL and some other voicing control. The big difference in these amps is the power amp. The Sig X power amp comes from the 2902 and the UL power amp comes from the 2150.

The clean channel in the Sig X is very different from the other two.
 
@stephen sawall How about that DM-101. Such a great pedal.

I've had the Siggy a few times. I found the rhythm channel to be great, but the gain channels to be rather dry and difficult to dial in.
A THD Hot Plate remedied that. Cranking the volume on the gain channels puts them where they wanna be. And I actually liked the slight attenuation of the deep lows and high presence.
 
LPMojoGL said:
@stephen sawall How about that DM-101. Such a great pedal.

I've had the Siggy a few times. I found the rhythm channel to be great, but the gain channels to be rather dry and difficult to dial in.
A THD Hot Plate remedied that. Cranking the volume on the gain channels puts them where they wanna be. And I actually liked the slight attenuation of the deep lows and high presence.
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I find that with all the Fryette amps. They need to be turned up to get the right sound and feel.
I feel the same about all amps. But more obvious with the Fryette stuff.

The DM-101 is nothing short of amazing. Takes analog delay to places it has never been. The sound is huge and thick.
 
LPMojoGL said:
stephen sawall said:
That is the same circuit that is in the Sig X. The Sig X obviously is not adjustable. Steve said it was in the middle range.

The preamp in the UL, Sig X and GP3 are all very similar. The Sig X has the 3way voice switches that come from the different eras of the UL and some other voicing control. The big difference in these amps is the power amp. The Sig X power amp comes from the 2902 and the UL power amp comes from the 2150.

The clean channel in the Sig X is very different from the other two.
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Interesting to know that the power amp is from the 2902. I might try running my GP3 into it and seeing what it sounds like.

Any idea what setting the dynamic control is on the Ultra Lead? I'd imagine it would be either minimum or maximum.

LPMojoGL said:

@stephen sawall How about that DM-101. Such a great pedal.

I've had the Siggy a few times. I found the rhythm channel to be great, but the gain channels to be rather dry and difficult to dial in.
A THD Hot Plate remedied that. Cranking the volume on the gain channels puts them where they wanna be. And I actually liked the slight attenuation of the deep lows and high presence.
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Yup, it really needs volume, but I think that's true of all amps to a certain extent. Got to get the power tubes working, or the tone is anaemic.

I do wish the Sig:X had a control for channel volume and also master volume, that would have really been great, since it would have been one way of getting the power tubes cooking without bringing the police down on my head.
 
FRYETTE DO NOT MAKE SIG:XS
FRYETTE DO NOT MAKE PITTBULLS
FRYETTE MAKE POWER STATIONS!
YOU WANT AMP? NO AMP FOR YOU!
YOU GET POWER STATION!!!!
 
nightlight said:
Interesting to know that the power amp is from the 2902. I might try running my GP3 into it and seeing what it sounds like.

Any idea what setting the dynamic control is on the Ultra Lead? I'd imagine it would be either minimum or maximum.



Yup, it really needs volume, but I think that's true of all amps to a certain extent. Got to get the power tubes working, or the tone is anaemic.

I do wish the Sig:X had a control for channel volume and also master volume, that would have really been great, since it would have been one way of getting the power tubes cooking without bringing the police down on my head.
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There is no dynamic sensing technology circuit in the UL.

There is no master for the entire amp because the clean channel sounded way better without one.

You need actual volume in the room to get the power amp working.
Cranking channel masters does not do that. This is a common false belief many have.

Steve sold only the name. Not the brand. That was twenty years ago.
 
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