Anybody ever built a Marwatt?

[pinkphiloyd]

I'm intrigued, but I'd like to hear one before I set off down that path, and I can't find any clips anywhere...

[Structo]

Nope, not familiar with that amp.

[Phil_S]

It's an 18W variant, fully documented at 18watt.com. You'd probably get better input over there on your questions.

[pinkphiloyd]

It's an 18W variant, fully documented at 18watt.com. You'd probably get better input over there on your questions.

I asked over there earlier yesterday. Lack of response was what led me to inquire here. So it goes...

[M Fowler]

https://tubeamparchive.com/viewtopic.ph ... b4a98192cb

[Phil_S]

I expect it sounds a lot like the other 18W amps. If you like that sort of thing, you'll probably like this one, too. Sorry you can't find a sound clip.

[gktamps]

I haven't updated the thread of my build, but I still haven't put this chassis into a cab (not a standard size, need to have one built to fit). That's given me a chance to play with voicing and gain a little bit, so it does not follow the exact schematic or layout of the original on 18Watt.com.

I don't like the Marshall side of the amp compared to the HiWatt side; not enough volume and gain in comparision. The HiWatt side is fantastic - really tight, ballsy, great grit. Sounds good going through all of my different cabinets, which is not something I can say about all of my other amps.

Build one, or just build the HiWatt side and enjoy!

Greg

[pinkphiloyd]

I haven't updated the thread of my build, but I still haven't put this chassis into a cab (not a standard size, need to have one built to fit). That's given me a chance to play with voicing and gain a little bit, so it does not follow the exact schematic or layout of the original on 18Watt.com.

I don't like the Marshall side of the amp compared to the HiWatt side; not enough volume and gain in comparision. The HiWatt side is fantastic - really tight, ballsy, great grit. Sounds good going through all of my different cabinets, which is not something I can say about all of my other amps.

Build one, or just build the HiWatt side and enjoy!

Greg

Yea, what I'm considering is just doing the Hiwatt side. Maybe in a Lightning chassis.