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Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:26 am
by Maggieo
So, I've had a 10" THD speaker lying about for a few years and finally decided to have an all-pine, with spruce baffle cab made for it.
The question is, what amp do I use with it?
Zhivago's Nano has me lusting for one, but the THD Univalve is, by all accounts, a pretty great amp. Used, they both cost about the same the the THD being just a bit more expensive. Loudness isn't really a factor, as this is going to be a studio amp, AFAIK.
So gang, what do you think? Pros and cons for each?
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:25 am
by Embenny
The univalve is a tube aficionado and tweaker's dream. If you're at all inclined that way, as I am, I'd go with the THD. You'll have to much fun exploring tube options.
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:10 pm
by Maggieo
The gang at the music shop said to stick with the Z Vex. Zhivago can't go wrong, they said.
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:02 pm
by zhivago
Heheh been rocking mine pretty hard!!
I have no experience with the THD, but the Nano is definitely awesome!
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:29 pm
by andy_tchp
I had a THD UniValve for a few years. It's a bit picky with speakers IME; the sound was fairly fatiguing/'hif'i with the speaker set up I had (2x12 Vintage 30s which I grew to despise). This seems to be a type of sound the 'boutique amp' guys love though so YMMV
Much better sound (and far less practical) plugged into a 4x12 with '70s era Greenbacks, but EVERYTHING sounded magical through that particular cab.
No experience with the ZVex Nano; on the surface these two offerings seem to be two very different beasts?
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:53 pm
by Maggieo
Hummmm, I think, based on Andy's comment, that I wouldn't like the Univalve with the THD speaker. I think the little rocking Z Vex is winning.
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:20 am
by SAVEStheDAY
Maybe try the Jet City PicoValve instead. It's really just a smaller, more affordable 5 watt Univalve. You can snag one for under $200.
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:03 am
by Maggieo
SAVEStheDAY wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:20 am
Maybe try the Jet City PicoValve instead. It's really just a smaller, more affordable 5 watt Univalve. You can snag one for under $200.
I did a deep dive on them, and the consensus is that they're disappointing at best.
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:24 am
by zhivago
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:52 am
by SAVEStheDAY
H&K Tubemeister 5 is worth a look too.
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:14 am
by Maggieo
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 12:16 am
by zhivago
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 3:23 am
by StevenO
Just curious... How much did you get yours for, Maggie? I've been thinking about selling a couple of things and trying to get one for my apartment as well. I wonder how it'd sound through my spare JBL D130F?
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 3:26 am
by sessylU
I've always lusted after anything THD. I'd love the Uni, the Bi-Valve or the Flexi. I know they're all different amps, but they all look great.
Re: Z Vex Nano or THD Univalve?
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:17 am
by Maggieo
StevenO wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 3:23 am
Just curious... How much did you get yours for, Maggie? I've been thinking about selling a couple of things and trying to get one for my apartment as well. I wonder how it'd sound through my spare JBL D130F?
I nabbed it for $280.00US. They've been going for $400.00US used and Right at $500.00US new.
