Peavey Supreme Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)
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100-watt, feature-packed head.
Overview
You can really hear Peavey's TransTube difference in this 100-watt head, feature-packed head. Our special Closeout price makes owning a versatile, powerful head more affordable than ever! This is a 2-channel amp with Peavey's T-Dynamics and Presence controls. Peavey's exclusive and patented TransTube technology really does create the sound, warmth, and "feel" of a great tube amp, utilizing solid-state amplification. The TransTube preamp section tailors the gain to meet the need for any amount of drive, from crystal clear to thick, smooth sustain.
The power amp reacts just like tubes by responding to the preamp with natural compression that increases as the amp gets louder. T-Dynamics control lets you dial the actual output of the amp, selecting any output level from full output down to 10% of full rated power. This lets you dial in a sound and maintain it at any volume level. Other features include 3-band EQ on each channel; a footswitchable effects loop so you can sconnect all your favorite stomp boxes or rack effects; built-in reverb; and more.
Features
100 Watts @ 4, 8 or 16 Ohms, selectable impedance
T-Dynamic® and presence controls
Two footswitchable channels
Footswitchable effects loop
External speaker jack
Resonance switch
High and low gain inputs
Reverb with level control
Footswitch included
3-band EQ on each channel
The power amp reacts just like tubes by responding to the preamp with natural compression that increases as the amp gets louder. T-Dynamics control lets you dial the actual output of the amp, selecting any output level from full output down to 10% of full rated power. This lets you dial in a sound and maintain it at any volume level. Other features include 3-band EQ on each channel; a footswitchable effects loop so you can sconnect all your favorite stomp boxes or rack effects; built-in reverb; and more.
Features
100 Watts @ 4, 8 or 16 Ohms, selectable impedance
T-Dynamic® and presence controls
Two footswitchable channels
Footswitchable effects loop
External speaker jack
Resonance switch
High and low gain inputs
Reverb with level control
Footswitch included
3-band EQ on each channel
Specs
Specifications
Rated Power & Load
(Power specs measured with T. Dynamics @ 10%): 100 Watts RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms Power @ Clipping: (typically) (5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC line): 100 Watts RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms
Frequency Response: +0, 3 dB, 60 Hz to 20 kHz, @80WRMS
Hum & Noise: Greater than 86 dB below rated power
Power Consumption: 300 W @ 60 Hz, 120 VAC
Preamp Section
The following specs are measured @ 1kHz with the controls preset as follows:
Push Bright, Off (out)
Channel Select Normal (out)
Mid @ 0
Presence @ 0 dB
Pre & Post Gain @ 10
Gain & Thrash, Off (out)
Normal Levels are with normal volume @ 5
Minimum Levels are with normal volume @ 10 Preamp High Gain Input: Impedance: High-Z, 1 M ohm
Nominal Input Level: -14 dBV, 200 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -24 dBV, 60 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 VRMS
Preamp Low Gain Input: Impedance: High-Z, 44 K ohms
Nominal Input Level: -8 dBV, 400 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -18 dBV, 120 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 6 dBV, 2VRMS
Effects Send: Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or greater
Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV, 0.3 V RMS or 0 dBV, 1 V RMS if Effects Level is in
Effects Return: Impedance: High-Z, 22 K ohms
Designed Input Level: -10 dBV, 0.3 V RMS or 0 dBV, 1 V RMS if Effects Level is in (Switching jack provides Effects Send to Effects Return connection when not used)
Preamp Output: Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or greater
Nominal Output Level: 0 dBV, 1 VRMS
Power Amp Input: Impedance: High-Z, 30 K ohms
Designed Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 VRMS (Switching jack provides preamp output to power amp input connection when not used)
Other
System Hum & Noise @ Nominal Input Level (20 Hz to 20 kHz un weighted): 72 dB below rated power
Equalization: Special low, mid, & high passive type EQ
- Presence: +6 dB @ 5 kHz
- Push Bright: +6 dB @ 2 kHz
- Push Thrash: -20 dB notch @ 1kHz in Lead channel
- Push Gain: Increases Lead gain
- Push Resonance: +6 dB @ cabinet resonance
External Footswitch Functions: Lead Channel Defeat (when selected with button); Effects Loop Bypass
Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.25 x 24.375 x 11.25 in.
Weight: 35.7 Ibs.
Rated Power & Load
(Power specs measured with T. Dynamics @ 10%): 100 Watts RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms Power @ Clipping: (typically) (5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC line): 100 Watts RMS into 16, 8, or 4 ohms
Frequency Response: +0, 3 dB, 60 Hz to 20 kHz, @80WRMS
Hum & Noise: Greater than 86 dB below rated power
Power Consumption: 300 W @ 60 Hz, 120 VAC
Preamp Section
The following specs are measured @ 1kHz with the controls preset as follows:
Push Bright, Off (out)
Channel Select Normal (out)
Mid @ 0
Presence @ 0 dB
Pre & Post Gain @ 10
Gain & Thrash, Off (out)
Normal Levels are with normal volume @ 5
Minimum Levels are with normal volume @ 10 Preamp High Gain Input: Impedance: High-Z, 1 M ohm
Nominal Input Level: -14 dBV, 200 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -24 dBV, 60 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 VRMS
Preamp Low Gain Input: Impedance: High-Z, 44 K ohms
Nominal Input Level: -8 dBV, 400 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -18 dBV, 120 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 6 dBV, 2VRMS
Effects Send: Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or greater
Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV, 0.3 V RMS or 0 dBV, 1 V RMS if Effects Level is in
Effects Return: Impedance: High-Z, 22 K ohms
Designed Input Level: -10 dBV, 0.3 V RMS or 0 dBV, 1 V RMS if Effects Level is in (Switching jack provides Effects Send to Effects Return connection when not used)
Preamp Output: Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or greater
Nominal Output Level: 0 dBV, 1 VRMS
Power Amp Input: Impedance: High-Z, 30 K ohms
Designed Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 VRMS (Switching jack provides preamp output to power amp input connection when not used)
Other
System Hum & Noise @ Nominal Input Level (20 Hz to 20 kHz un weighted): 72 dB below rated power
Equalization: Special low, mid, & high passive type EQ
- Presence: +6 dB @ 5 kHz
- Push Bright: +6 dB @ 2 kHz
- Push Thrash: -20 dB notch @ 1kHz in Lead channel
- Push Gain: Increases Lead gain
- Push Resonance: +6 dB @ cabinet resonance
External Footswitch Functions: Lead Channel Defeat (when selected with button); Effects Loop Bypass
Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.25 x 24.375 x 11.25 in.
Weight: 35.7 Ibs.
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-732-8391
Email: customerservice@peavey.com
Web: https://peavey.com/c/Contact-Us
Phone: 877-732-8391
Email: customerservice@peavey.com
Web: https://peavey.com/c/Contact-Us
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(15 ratings)
Submitted December 18, 2003 by a customer from ispwest.com
"Great value, good sound, USA made."
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I won't sell it unless I am incapacitated and can't use it anymore.
I will buy another brand next time just because I like differences.
Why sell an amp (unless you are starving), you won't get half of what you paid. Never know when it might come in handy as a backup.
If I lost it or it was stolen I would want another, but it probably won't be available as it is a closeout item. I will try a Randall, Carvin, Kustom, even a Crate; I like to see/hear for myself. I think it is bad luck to own two identical kinds of anything. That never works for me. One of them always goes bad.
I rated it a 9 because I am never happy with anything, ever!
I just put up with it! There is always something better somewhere.
Sound
It can make any sound you need. It sounds more like a Fender to me. I have a Marshall MG100DFX and it sounds different. The Marshall is smoother and easier to get the sounds. But they both have their place. The Peavey will do country Fender twang, to rock and heavy metal, and if you can't get the sound you want you probably won't be happy with any amp. Match the ohms switch to the cabinet and it'll be fine. It seems that those who complain all the time about bad sounding amps are amatuers anyway. I haven't tried a Crate yet, but I bet I could make it sound good. Work with the knobs a while before you give up and say it is bad.
Features
It included a dual footswith which adds to the value. Being that it was made for… read more this amp, it works, know what I mean. The amp IS NOT a master volume amp. Each channel must be set individually and I don't care too much for this kind of thing. But it is simple to reach back and turn two knobs, so what the heck. The T Dynamics do change the sound for the better.
Quality
I have owned five Peavey amps prior to this one and it seems to be just as well built as before, maybe even better as it doesn't get very warm like some of the mid 80's Peaveys used to do. I hadn't purchased a Peavey for over seven years prior and I am hoping this one will not give me any trouble. Two of the five prior Peaveys were lemons and one of them I had to put a big aluminum heat sink on the back to keep it cool otherwise it would go into thermal shutdown.
Value
This is a one time deal. Since this was a closeout item, Randall, Kustom, and Carvin would be a very good choice in the value department next time.
Manufacturer Support
I had three experiences with music store/Peavey repairs. One was a quick and permanent fix, the other I took to two different Peavey authorized repair shops and they said it was OK when it wasn't, and that one is the one I put the heat sink on and fixed it myself. I think I had to do some reading at the time and recall that transistors "shutdown" when they get too hot so I fixed it with a heat sink.
The Wow Factor
It looks good on top of my black vinyl 4/12 slant cab. Peavey has a good reputation with players.
Musical Style:
Guitar instrumentals, southern rock read less
Sound
It can make any sound you need. It sounds more like a Fender to me. I have a Marshall MG100DFX and it sounds different. The Marshall is smoother and easier to get the sounds. But they both have their place. The Peavey will do country Fender twang, to rock and heavy metal, and if you can't get the sound you want you probably won't be happy with any amp. Match the ohms switch to the cabinet and it'll be fine. It seems that those who complain all the time about bad sounding amps are amatuers anyway. I haven't tried a Crate yet, but I bet I could make it sound good. Work with the knobs a while before you give up and say it is bad.
Features
It included a dual footswith which adds to the value. Being that it was made for… read more this amp, it works, know what I mean. The amp IS NOT a master volume amp. Each channel must be set individually and I don't care too much for this kind of thing. But it is simple to reach back and turn two knobs, so what the heck. The T Dynamics do change the sound for the better.
Quality
I have owned five Peavey amps prior to this one and it seems to be just as well built as before, maybe even better as it doesn't get very warm like some of the mid 80's Peaveys used to do. I hadn't purchased a Peavey for over seven years prior and I am hoping this one will not give me any trouble. Two of the five prior Peaveys were lemons and one of them I had to put a big aluminum heat sink on the back to keep it cool otherwise it would go into thermal shutdown.
Value
This is a one time deal. Since this was a closeout item, Randall, Kustom, and Carvin would be a very good choice in the value department next time.
Manufacturer Support
I had three experiences with music store/Peavey repairs. One was a quick and permanent fix, the other I took to two different Peavey authorized repair shops and they said it was OK when it wasn't, and that one is the one I put the heat sink on and fixed it myself. I think I had to do some reading at the time and recall that transistors "shutdown" when they get too hot so I fixed it with a heat sink.
The Wow Factor
It looks good on top of my black vinyl 4/12 slant cab. Peavey has a good reputation with players.
Musical Style:
Guitar instrumentals, southern rock read less
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