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Hi all!
I've been praying for - and hinting at - a pedal-size amp with on-board reverb. Well, Quilter Labs was supposed to launch their SuperBlock on April 26, but you'll already find it, and a couple of demo videos, on their site. The US version has three Fendery voicings: tweed, brownface and blackface. The British version is voiced after Voxes and Marshalls. A good many bells and whistles in a compact and lightweight package: reverb, three-band eq, fx loop, cab simulation, FR and so on. Separate DC power unit, so this amp can also be street-fed from potent enough batteries.
I was told by informed sources that the output corresponds to 22W tube. Well, it's now rated at 25W @ 8 ohm. My lingering worry is about clean headroom, which is the Achille's Heel of the Interblock 45. The demo videos, predictably, don't dwell too much on cleans. Watts turn into decibels in so many ways that only testing will bring out the usability of this ultra-promising micro amp for straight-ahead jazz. If yes, here's another public transit compatible option for the urban warrior.
SuperBlock US Quilter Labshttps://www.quilterlabs.com › entry
Disclaimer: To quote a Finnish saying, I have my own cow in the ditch. This amp just might be the perfect companion to my TOOB and Metro cabs. All it takes is to catch one and find out.Last edited by Gitterbug; 04-21-2021 at 01:37 PM.
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04-21-2021 12:31 PM
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Very interesting. What kind of battery would power it?
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Oh my. With the 3 fender era voicings, that is something I will have to give serious consideration.
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This is gonna sell like hotcakes.
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This seems very nice! I love my 101R head.
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Hmmm... the Interblock 45 claimed 33W @ 8Ohms.
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Here could be a suitable up to 24V power bank.
Toutes nos excuses
According to specs, the SuperBlock can be run on even 9V DC for reduced power.
As for the 25W power rating, let's give the new product the benefit of the doubt. If the power is tube-like, it's adequate for much. For example, Mooer Baby Bomb (30W) and H & K Spirit of Vintage (25W) are seriously loud.
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I'm certainly interested in this - I just hope the 25 watts is a loud 25 watts.
It would be cool if they made a head version of the new Aviator - that might be more what I'm after as it'll have a bit more headroom.
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If nothing else, as a preamp unit this looks promising
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Originally Posted by christianm77
Looks like the news escaped prematurely and in an uncoordinated way. The product is and is not on the Quilterlabs website, and Thomann shows but does not find it. Quite a departure from the stylish Aviator Cub launch.
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I wonder -- in a class D amp, how expensive is it to up the output wattage? I see class D bass amps with -- well, the Quilter Bass Docks have 450W @ 8Ohms and that's not unusual. You can always turn down a SS amp, why are we worried that one wouldn't cut the mustard? Shouldn't they always be designed with more than enough on tap? I keep thinking that would not add a lot to the cost, but I have no idea.
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles
Quilter designs from scratch, I believe. If you want to pack as many features as possible into the least amount of space and keep it light, you have to avoid cooling fans, heat sinks and large toroid transformers. The outer dimensions of SuperBlocks indicate they've succeeded.
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If I didn't have a Tone Block 202 head already, I'd be tempted. Nice solution for a pedal board direct to front of house and monitors!
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This one is very similar to their new Fender-mimicking Aviator Cub combo amp. The Cub has double the output wattage, adds a really good Eminence speaker and weights only 22lbs. I got a Cub a month ago at MF with a 20% off coupon and I highly recommend it...best SS amp I have played.
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249 $? I want one.
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Originally Posted by docsteve
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Originally Posted by Gitterbug
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
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This thread has inspired me to dig out my Traynor QuarterHorse 25 Watt Microamp. This saves me some dough.
Whew! That was close!*
* I watched a couple of in-depth reviews and the Quilter is definitely top-shelf stuff. Budgetary issues aside, I'd really like to have one. However at present, a little fiscal discipline is in order.**
** Not that something might be worked out post-tax refund time....***
*** I'm beginning to think I have a devious mind.
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Originally Posted by Gitterbug
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Originally Posted by citizenk74
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I am not sure if I have missed something here. Does the Quilter mentioned here drive a speaker ie a passive speaker, or does it have to be coupled to a driven speaker cab?
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Originally Posted by 0zoro
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Is this more than just a tarted up InterBlock 45?
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