Re: [Harp-L] Re: Keyboard / Monitor Amps / Mackie SRM-150

[Mike Fugazzi <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx>]

If I was going expensive, I would buy a HG50 1210 and skip over the keyboard amp, etc. all together.  Expensive is relative to the situation anyways.  Regarding most pieces of gear, there are affordable options that are often hard to sort out on your own.  There are a slew of new/used keyboard amp options out there.  In my specific inquiry, something small is important.  Smaller amps tend to run less money than larger ones.

While I agree about Behringer, there are several options within Peavey alone to look at.  Quite overwhelming for someone with no knowledge base.  In an old YouTube, Billy Branch talks about using the Peavey 130 - a keyboard amp.  It is quite large, but can be found used for uner $200.  I am sure it was roadworthy for him.

Another thought is that the more expensive keyboard amps end up having all sorts of options that are not needed in this example.  Simpler amps tend to run less money as well.


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From: "IcemanLE@xxxxxxx" <IcemanLE@xxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, March 18, 2010 11:23:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Keyboard / Monitor Amps / Mackie SRM-150

Reading these posts, it seems that we want the best and/or high  quality 
results and then ask for an inexpensive solution. 

Cheap doesn't really resonate with best high quality results.

Roland makes excellent keyboard monitor/speaker systems. I've been happy  
with Mackie products, too.

Behringer entered the market with lower priced systems. They seem to sound  
pretty good, but they do not have the solid stability and road worthy  
construction that you find in a little higher price range.

You get what you pay for.