This was something I have not done before but after measuring the Send levels on three amps and in light of the past issue I had with the TC-50, I figured I would try to see what would happen if I slaved the JP-2C. At least I had much better control of things using the JP-2C than I did when I tried this with the RA100. The RA100 when slaved, the only control on volume is the preamp of the TC-50. You are basically hitting the phase inverter with the return signal. That in itself was okay and there was not much of a tonal difference between the TC-50 power section and the RA100.
Now for the JP-2C, the channel volume controls appear to be following the loop. I used a Lehle P-split-2 in the loop of the TC-50 which basically acted as a jumper but with an isolation transformer output that I connected to the return of the JP-2C. Also plugged in a dummy cable into the Send of the JP just as a precaution as I am uncertain if it has an integrated switch in the send jack. Normally it is part of the return jack.
Ch2 and CH3, it made no difference since the tone of the JP-2C seemed to be there. The TC-50 preamp did not change the JP-2C character all that much as it still sounded like I was playing the JP-2C. Also the post EQ was effective if I wanted to use it, and I did. I actually prefer the preamp of the JP-2C with the power section of the JP-2C much better. Not much to say about it. Nothing to write home about either and why am I posting this..... I guess I am wondering what the TC-50 preamp would sound like with a 100W+ power section (I just cannot wait to get the TC-100).
That only lasted a short while but I did spend the rest of the evening running both amps in parallel. Moved the Lehle P-split to the front end and balanced out the volume levels. That was fun. Had to adjust the phase when switching between CH2 and CH3. Both amps sound great together, almost too good. I am getting more ideas for my next project. I did try running the cleans in parallel, that was a bit overwhelming (very loud). The blend of the JP-2C and TC-50 was just as rewarding as the blend of the TC-50 and the Roadster, or TC-50 with the RA100 (actually like that the best).
Now the question is: Do I hit submit or cancel ?
Now for the JP-2C, the channel volume controls appear to be following the loop. I used a Lehle P-split-2 in the loop of the TC-50 which basically acted as a jumper but with an isolation transformer output that I connected to the return of the JP-2C. Also plugged in a dummy cable into the Send of the JP just as a precaution as I am uncertain if it has an integrated switch in the send jack. Normally it is part of the return jack.
Ch2 and CH3, it made no difference since the tone of the JP-2C seemed to be there. The TC-50 preamp did not change the JP-2C character all that much as it still sounded like I was playing the JP-2C. Also the post EQ was effective if I wanted to use it, and I did. I actually prefer the preamp of the JP-2C with the power section of the JP-2C much better. Not much to say about it. Nothing to write home about either and why am I posting this..... I guess I am wondering what the TC-50 preamp would sound like with a 100W+ power section (I just cannot wait to get the TC-100).
That only lasted a short while but I did spend the rest of the evening running both amps in parallel. Moved the Lehle P-split to the front end and balanced out the volume levels. That was fun. Had to adjust the phase when switching between CH2 and CH3. Both amps sound great together, almost too good. I am getting more ideas for my next project. I did try running the cleans in parallel, that was a bit overwhelming (very loud). The blend of the JP-2C and TC-50 was just as rewarding as the blend of the TC-50 and the Roadster, or TC-50 with the RA100 (actually like that the best).
Now the question is: Do I hit submit or cancel ?