Hi,
What is the maximum power draw from the UK mains of this amplifier?:
Blackstar ID series ID:260TVP
http://www.blackstaramps.com/products/id260/
Also, is the ID:260TVP amplifier from Blackstar the most powerful amplifier in the ID series range?
What is the maximum power draw from the UK mains of this amplifier?:
Blackstar ID series ID:260TVP
http://www.blackstaramps.com/products/id260/
Also, is the ID:260TVP amplifier from Blackstar the most powerful amplifier in the ID series range?
Also, is the ID:260TVP amplifier from Blackstar the most powerful amplifier in the ID series range?
and do I winn if I can find the answer ?
its just that i dont know what "260" refers to.
Does it mean there are two identical class D amplifiers in there, each with a 60W maximum output.?
If it is that, then thats 120W total, .......but what is the actual Real power draw from the mains when its on absolute maximum power continuously?
Does it mean there are two identical class D amplifiers in there, each with a 60W maximum output.?
If it is that, then thats 120W total, .......but what is the actual Real power draw from the mains when its on absolute maximum power continuously?
if you can tell me what is the Real Power draw from the mains (220VAC) when this 260TVP product is running on continuous maximum power then i'd definetely buy you a pint if we are in the same pub together soon (i'll be in the Avery Pub in Cambridge, UK this coming Tuesday for the England soccer game).
And if you can tell me if this product can handle universal mains input (90-265VAC) then i'll buy you two pints. (or two of whatever you drink).
And if you can tell me why somebody would want a 2X60Watt guitar amplifier (instead of a 1x120W) then i'll buy you a 12 inch pizza to wash the beer down with.
...i.e. can you say why a guitarist would want a stereo amplifier, because the speakers are surely in the same cab(?), and so you dont get the stereo effect, because to get the stereo effect the speakers need to be at least 10 feet apart?
If you can answer the following question, ill buy you a 260TVP:-
Is it possible (without opening the enclosure with a screwdriver) for somebody to attach something to the guitar input of the amplifier, such that the amplifier would run at absolute maximum power continuously?
-I ask this because guitar amplifiers are known for running at average powers far less than there absolute maximum powers because of the "gappy" nature of guitar strumming/plucking........it is widely suspected that most guitar amplifiers are not actually capable of providing their absolute maximum power for more than 1 minute without blowing up.
And if you can tell me if this product can handle universal mains input (90-265VAC) then i'll buy you two pints. (or two of whatever you drink).
And if you can tell me why somebody would want a 2X60Watt guitar amplifier (instead of a 1x120W) then i'll buy you a 12 inch pizza to wash the beer down with.
...i.e. can you say why a guitarist would want a stereo amplifier, because the speakers are surely in the same cab(?), and so you dont get the stereo effect, because to get the stereo effect the speakers need to be at least 10 feet apart?
If you can answer the following question, ill buy you a 260TVP:-
Is it possible (without opening the enclosure with a screwdriver) for somebody to attach something to the guitar input of the amplifier, such that the amplifier would run at absolute maximum power continuously?
-I ask this because guitar amplifiers are known for running at average powers far less than there absolute maximum powers because of the "gappy" nature of guitar strumming/plucking........it is widely suspected that most guitar amplifiers are not actually capable of providing their absolute maximum power for more than 1 minute without blowing up.
Widely suspected by whom???it is widely suspected that most guitar amplifiers are not actually capable of providing their absolute maximum power for more than 1 minute without blowing up.
A guitarist customer of mine is in regular contact with the area sales rep for Blackstar. I'll ask him to attempt to find out for you.
...i.e. can you say why a guitarist would want a stereo amplifier, because the speakers are surely in the same cab(?), and so you dont get the stereo effect, because to get the stereo effect the speakers need to be at least 10 feet apart?
noone have said anything about stereo
I use "stereo" guitar amps, simply because even the small spacing between the speakers improves the sound when I'm using time-based effects such as stereo chorus, echo and so on.
And the spacing between the amp's speakers can be as wide as the entire sound stage when playing live, with each speaker miked separately and fed to the FOH PA.
And the spacing between the amp's speakers can be as wide as the entire sound stage when playing live, with each speaker miked separately and fed to the FOH PA.
pinkmouse i agree with you.
...thing is, when gigging in fields using a remote generator, you need to limit power consumption, so its nice to know the maximum power draw of the amplifier......as otherwise , we run out of power half way through the show, and out come the acoustic guitars.
...thing is, when gigging in fields using a remote generator, you need to limit power consumption, so its nice to know the maximum power draw of the amplifier......as otherwise , we run out of power half way through the show, and out come the acoustic guitars.
Hi,
What is the maximum power draw from the UK mains of this amplifier?:
Its one of those small electric generators which runs on petrol.
When the petrol runs out...thats it,....no more electricity.
The maximum power draw will have little to do with how long the petrol will last because your consumption will vary widely depending on how loud you play. Idle consumption is probably less than 20 watts but full blast thrashing could take you near 200 watts. YMMV
One 60W linear class AB power amp will consume about 90W when delivering a 60W sine wave into a resistive load. A class D power amp will be closer to 60W. The same class AB 60W power amp will consume about 120W when it is delivering a rail to rail square wave into a resistive load. The advertising copy from the manufacturer does not give any details about what circuitry they are employing. I assume they are using a couple of chip power amps like the LM3886.
A conventional power supply with no Power Factor correction is only about 50% effecient when comparing Watts delivered divided by VoltAmps consumed from the power line. A switchmode supply with PF correction will be around 90% effecient. Again, the manufacturer does not give us any clues however, some countries in Europe have restrictions on what kind of power supply is allowed. Ask the manufacturer about the amp's power consumption.
A conventional power supply with no Power Factor correction is only about 50% effecient when comparing Watts delivered divided by VoltAmps consumed from the power line. A switchmode supply with PF correction will be around 90% effecient. Again, the manufacturer does not give us any clues however, some countries in Europe have restrictions on what kind of power supply is allowed. Ask the manufacturer about the amp's power consumption.
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