Kemper with stocked PowerAmp vs. external PowerAmp

netzocker · August 27, 2014 at 9:28 AM

Hi guys,

I'm running my Kemper (without power amp section) with a Mesa 295 power amp, which totally rocks!

Now i'm just curious if I could improve my tone by switching to a Kemper with internal Class D Poweramp.

On the one hand, this could give me more of a clear replica of the real amp. On the other hand the manual is advising to turn the Tube Shape to 9 to get more of a power amp distortion.
If the Kemper doesn't emulate the power amp distortion, the Mesa should be a good match.

Did anyone get the chance to compare these scenarios or has an opinion about this?

And to get your attention, here is a picture of my Kemper Rig:
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Thanks for your support

viabcroce · August 27, 2014 at 2:25 PM

Well, if you are satisfied with your sound, why change?

Anyway, the Profiler does emulate the power amp distortion: the parameter you mentioned is there to just define how much of it you want

Ingolf · August 27, 2014 at 3:43 PM

Exactly. There's no reason to change unless you're not satisfied with the sound you're getting out of your rig.

viabcroce · August 27, 2014 at 4:44 PM

... Dad, is this what they call GAS?

Michael_dk · August 27, 2014 at 5:17 PM

Quote from viabcroce

... Dad, is this what they call GAS?

This made me laugh!

We're all just victims here!

Anyway, I agree with the guys - if you're satisfied, don't change anything. Only consider new stuff when you damn well know there is a limitation to your sound, and you are sure what it is. That's what I always preach. Much easier to do than to follow through on it myself, but I'm getting there.....

Or at least only try it out if you have a good return policy. But gear purchases tend to be a one-way affair (for me at least - although I'm selling more than buying these days. It's actually a great feeling :D)

Ingolf · August 27, 2014 at 5:43 PM

Just tell yourself (at least once per day) that the grass is NOT always greener on the other side.