OT: VOX AC30CC2X

[Arrow]

...just slightly off topic since Rics and VOXes go well together :)

..anyways, i'm hearing mixed reviews of VOXs new line
of AC30s ...a store near me has a AC30CC2X (2 blue
celestions) ....before i go try it out, any opinions on this
model...they're made in China, i know they've added some
extra circuitry from the original AC30s ...how close to the
classic great AC30 sound do these new models have ?
quality/ reliability ? ...thanks

[D. Rusnak]

You'll have to do more research on the net but from I know:
1) NCM burns them in for hours before they ship them because of a slight
failure rate.
2) The AC30 is too loud for clubs. Musicians are going for the AC15
with 1 12" instead.
3) There is no way a new China AC30 is going to sound as good as an old
AC30 but they are somewhat close.
4) You get a master volume and reverb on the new ones.

Post by Arrow
...just slightly off topic since Rics and VOXes go well together :)
..anyways, i'm hearing mixed reviews of VOXs new line
of AC30s ...a store near me has a AC30CC2X (2 blue
celestions) ....before i go try it out, any opinions on this
model...they're made in China, i know they've added some
extra circuitry from the original AC30s ...how close to the
classic great AC30 sound do these new models have ?
quality/ reliability ? ...thanks

[HKC]

2) The AC30 is too loud for clubs. Musicians are going for the AC15 with 1
12" instead.


What clubs are you playing in, sure the AC 30 is loud but the volume is very
controlable unlike Fender amps where you go from silent to loud between 0
and 1.
BTW I am a musician although my choice of amp apparently sends the wrong
signals.

[D. Rusnak]

To hit the sweet spot or to get "the sound" out of an amp you usually
have to tune it up somewhat and there's a difference between turning up
an AC30 and an AC15.
Of course, I think bands are too loud (this might depend on the style of
music you play and your age) and I don't play as loud as I use to.
And , the AC15 isn't as heavy! LOL!

Post by HKC
2) The AC30 is too loud for clubs. Musicians are going for the AC15 with 1
12" instead.
What clubs are you playing in, sure the AC 30 is loud but the volume is very
controlable unlike Fender amps where you go from silent to loud between 0
and 1.
BTW I am a musician although my choice of amp apparently sends the wrong
signals.

[Smak!]

Post by D. Rusnak
2) The AC30 is too loud for clubs. Musicians are going for the AC15
with 1 12" instead.

The AC-30cc with the master volume isn't too loud for clubs but can be
very easily. The new Brian May AC-30BM is the amp that's too loud for
clubs. One knob and one foot switch for volume, volume and more volume.

I compared a new AC30cc 2-12" with an AC15cc with 1-12 and liked the
sound of the AC15 better, but both amps are cool sounding.

Jeff

[HKC]

Now all the complaints over the years start to make sense, I guess IŽm
playing too loud.