So far the TC-50 has been a joy to play. It is a bit more refined than the RA100 but yet has similar tones if I install the proper mix of preamp tubes in the RA.
For a while now I have been paring up the TC-50 with the RA100 and running stereo. TC-50 is driving a Vertical 212 and the RA100 is driving a slanted OS Recto 412. I am in debate if I shout jump on another OS Recto 412 bit in the straight format for a complete stack but I doubt I will ever lift the slanted 412 by myself to stack it on top. Since I have two Vertical 212 cabs I may opt for a traditional sized slant front 412 cab. Why you may ask? My plan is simple but yet not. Since I am planning on getting the TC-100 and keeping the TC-50 I can daisy chain the two with midi out/in and use on footswitch to control both. Thankfully the same midi commands are used (had to check the manual on the TC-100 and compare it to the TC-50). The next step if the TC-100 pans out would be to get another TC-50. The TC-50(s) each driving the Vertical 212 will become the left and right channels and the TC-100 driving a 412 would be the center channel. Since I have two RA100's I can test out the rig idea with the one TC-50 and all I would need is another Lehle P-split 2 to separate the guitar signal into three paths vs two. Since the isolated channel can shift phase, the two isolated channels will feed left and right side will be in phase with each other and the center cannel will be out of phase. So far this may sound like there would be some cancellation of the signal. So far just running a pair in parallel with one out of phase just sounds awesome. It does get louder when they are in phase so perhaps there is some cancellation (depends on how close the cabinets are to each other). At least with three amps I can possibly use the center with delay or the outer to with delay. Still need to work out some details but I think having two TC-50 and one TC-100 would do the trick. Also the rig could be scalable down to just two TC-50 running in stereo, a single TC-100 or a single TC-50.
What do I like better, the TC-50 or the JP-2C..... That is a tough question. At the moment I would have to side with the TC-50, but then again the JP-2C is still on the top pedestal especially if I am in the Metal mood. I also have the Roadster to blend with it if I so desire or the Mark V.
I think the TC-50 x 2 would be awesome and added TC-100 would top it off. So the next step is to get the TC-100 once Mesa starts shipping them. I may be able to get a deal on the other TC-50 if I look for used or just get a new one. I do like the TC-50 on its own but when paired with the RA100 everything just opens up and perfectly. The only issue is channel switching, since the RA lacks midi control it would make better sense to get the TC-100. Since there is no limit on how many amps you can daisy chain, adding another TC-50 feasible.
I am part way there anyways. I have the two vertical 212 cabs, all I need is two more triple crown amps and possibly another 412 (I must be nuts). Yes I am nuts. I think the straight version of the traditional 412 cab may be a better choice than the slanted front. Also, when pairing up the TC-50 with the RA, the heavy stuff definitely kills me on CH3 (TC) with vintage hi gain on the RA. So metal is definitely in. I will soon find out what the TC-100 does to the mix when paired up with its sibling. If it is anything like what I am hearing with the TC and RA it is a win.
For a while now I have been paring up the TC-50 with the RA100 and running stereo. TC-50 is driving a Vertical 212 and the RA100 is driving a slanted OS Recto 412. I am in debate if I shout jump on another OS Recto 412 bit in the straight format for a complete stack but I doubt I will ever lift the slanted 412 by myself to stack it on top. Since I have two Vertical 212 cabs I may opt for a traditional sized slant front 412 cab. Why you may ask? My plan is simple but yet not. Since I am planning on getting the TC-100 and keeping the TC-50 I can daisy chain the two with midi out/in and use on footswitch to control both. Thankfully the same midi commands are used (had to check the manual on the TC-100 and compare it to the TC-50). The next step if the TC-100 pans out would be to get another TC-50. The TC-50(s) each driving the Vertical 212 will become the left and right channels and the TC-100 driving a 412 would be the center channel. Since I have two RA100's I can test out the rig idea with the one TC-50 and all I would need is another Lehle P-split 2 to separate the guitar signal into three paths vs two. Since the isolated channel can shift phase, the two isolated channels will feed left and right side will be in phase with each other and the center cannel will be out of phase. So far this may sound like there would be some cancellation of the signal. So far just running a pair in parallel with one out of phase just sounds awesome. It does get louder when they are in phase so perhaps there is some cancellation (depends on how close the cabinets are to each other). At least with three amps I can possibly use the center with delay or the outer to with delay. Still need to work out some details but I think having two TC-50 and one TC-100 would do the trick. Also the rig could be scalable down to just two TC-50 running in stereo, a single TC-100 or a single TC-50.
What do I like better, the TC-50 or the JP-2C..... That is a tough question. At the moment I would have to side with the TC-50, but then again the JP-2C is still on the top pedestal especially if I am in the Metal mood. I also have the Roadster to blend with it if I so desire or the Mark V.
I think the TC-50 x 2 would be awesome and added TC-100 would top it off. So the next step is to get the TC-100 once Mesa starts shipping them. I may be able to get a deal on the other TC-50 if I look for used or just get a new one. I do like the TC-50 on its own but when paired with the RA100 everything just opens up and perfectly. The only issue is channel switching, since the RA lacks midi control it would make better sense to get the TC-100. Since there is no limit on how many amps you can daisy chain, adding another TC-50 feasible.
I am part way there anyways. I have the two vertical 212 cabs, all I need is two more triple crown amps and possibly another 412 (I must be nuts). Yes I am nuts. I think the straight version of the traditional 412 cab may be a better choice than the slanted front. Also, when pairing up the TC-50 with the RA, the heavy stuff definitely kills me on CH3 (TC) with vintage hi gain on the RA. So metal is definitely in. I will soon find out what the TC-100 does to the mix when paired up with its sibling. If it is anything like what I am hearing with the TC and RA it is a win.