Need help on purchasing amp

[Mohikanas]

So I saw one model that interests me a lot. It's VOX VT15. Here's the link www.thomann.de/gb/vox_vt15.htm
Talk to me

[gasman]

I've never tried one, but I was looking at them and they look good. You should check out some of the YouTube videos on them to get a better idea if it will meet your needs. The only Vox product I have is an AC30 AmpPlug and I love it. The VT15 looks like a larger version of the Vox DA5. There is a Vox DA5 on my local Craigslist that I am planning on getting for $100. I've e-mailed the guy selling it and he is not in the area right now, so I have to wait until early June to try and get it. If I get the DA5 before you decide to get the Vox VT15, I'll let you know my impressions of it. Bottom line: I would definately trust a VOX product (just ask Les)!

[colchar]

I've just ordered an Orange Crush PiX CR20LDX (Crush PiX is the new Orange Crush range of amps) and cannot wait until it arrives. From what I've seen of them, they are great and you might want to consider something from that series.

[kevina]

Be interesting to hear how you find the Vox and the Crush

I quite like Vox and Orange amps but I ended up going for the Blackstar HT5 which is nice.

[colchar]

My Orange won't be in for 2-3 weeks but, once I get it and try it out, I'll post something here.

Here is a link to the one I ordered (they also come in black tolex and look amazing but I wasn't willing to wait any extra time just to get a black one - plus the orange colour looks unique!):

www.thomann.de/gb/orange_cr20ldx.htm

[lesblues]

I have the Vox valvetronix AD15VT, It is a great amp. I liked the vox sound so much that I persuaded Lady Ann to buy me a Vox valve amp for my Christmas. Vox are just great imho.

[Happy Jack]

Can't go wrong with a Vox VT series - I had the previous model AD30VT and it was excellent - the new VT series is supposed to be even better. Pity you aren't in the UK Mohi because I am selling mine.

You may see some remarks about reliability but I think all the problems are long ironed out

I would still check out Fender Superchamp and Fender Vibrochamp though - I found the cleans were much nicer

The Blackstar is a fantastic amp but possibly a little pricey for you

Never tried an Orange Crush Pix - got a so-so three star review in this months guitarist magazine - not that that means much

[colchar]

May 29, 2010 13:01:10 GMT -5 Happy Jack said:

Never tried an Orange Crush Pix - got a so-so three star review in this months guitarist magazine - not that that means much

Could you post a link to that review? I've tried to find it but haven't been able to thus far. I've read some other reviews that were very complimentary but would still like to see the one you mentioned.

[Happy Jack]

Jun 9, 2010 11:02:19 GMT -5 colchar said:

May 29, 2010 13:01:10 GMT -5 Happy Jack said:

Never tried an Orange Crush Pix - got a so-so three star review in this months guitarist magazine - not that that means much

Could you post a link to that review? I've tried to find it but haven't been able to thus far. I've read some other reviews that were very complimentary but would still like to see the one you mentioned.

Colchar,

it was reviewed in Guitarist magazine so it isn't online yet. They don't tend to be available online for a month or so after the magazine is issued.

When I get chance I will scan it and send it to you but I am really busy at the moment / away from home at the moment blah blah hence why I am not on the forum taking the piss out off Les as usual ;D ;D

Music Radar is the online arm of Guitarist magazine and usually a good source of reviews etc - although possibly biased to the big boys that pay their advertising revenue

If you look here -

www.musicradar.com/gearfinder/categories?category=16706&filterid=Orange

It should appear at somepoint

[colchar]

Thanks. I'll keep my eyes open for that review. Then again, by the time they post it mine will probably have arrived!