Positive grid spark amp

kaypeejay

RaymondLin said:

Speaking of the devil, just got a dispatched email!

Mines in Germany woohoo

Sparky

After some searching around on Youtube I found a video whereby a chap in the UK was complaining about excessive hum through the different presets. I didn't give it any consideration originally as I thought this was how they were intended to sound. Turns out I was wrong and by connecting a USB lead to a powered laptop, it eradicates all hum and makes the noise gate useful again. After an email to PG, they have advised that they will be sending out a grounded PSU to replace the one it was supplied with. Anyone else experienced these issues? I would urge anyone in the UK to check this out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZXuqPiA2lk

Not a massive deal for me to have another PSU sent out as it is still worth every penny and props to PG for the no quibble replacement.

grungebob

I’m pretty sure they legally have to provide a grounded PSU for EU markets don’t they?

ftumch

Mine has shipped from Germany! Yeah!

Sparky

grungebob said:

I’m pretty sure they legally have to provide a grounded PSU for EU markets don’t they?

No idea. Mine is a three pin UK plug one end and a two pin into the power brick which, I'm led to believe is not a grounded PSU but I'm sure there are others on this forum that could offer better knowledge. The fact that they have just agreed to send me a grounded one suggests the original isn't

LuttiS

And someone has built a Bluetooth footswitch for the Spark.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/241616417119881/permalink/288674815747374/ ;

DiscoStu

LuttiS said:

And someone has built a Bluetooth footswitch for the Spark.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/241616417119881/permalink/288674815747374/ ;

Page not available?

LuttiS

DiscoStu said:

LuttiS said:

And someone has built a Bluetooth footswitch for the Spark.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/241616417119881/permalink/288674815747374/ ;

Page not available?

Hmm, maybe it's because it's a post from a closed group...

If you're interested search on Facebook for a group called "Spark Amp Mods"

Cano

My order status changed to shipped yesterday too. Currently tracking in Germany somewhere

DiscoStu

Got a shipping update today even though my amp hasn't been shipped yet.
They reckon they've sent out 19,795 units this week alone. If that's true (I'm going pinch of salt here) then that's great going.

RaymondLin

Mine is now in the UK! Might be here tomorrow?

Sparky

48 hours at worst I reckon. Good luck!

RaymondLin

OMG ! 

rossi

Got my wifes approval .I was just trying out a rock backing track for the first time and my wife complete with phone talking to my daughter stuck her head round and said thats good ,didnt know you could play stuff like that .Money well spent .

RaymondLin

It's here! Went home to get it from my neighbour, only had time to unbox it.  Similar size to the THR10 but it's deeper.  It feels nice and weighty, knobs feels good quality.  £299 street price would be worth it so £220 is very good value.  p.s. no customs!

RaymondLin

Just had a quick go before dinner.  Brilliant. It’s like a THR but better.  I love the app integration and intuitive of it. Turning on pedals is easy, changing amp too is easy.  If you don’t want you can just turn the amp selection knob on the Spark and that also changes the amp in the app too!

i also had a quick go on the backing track, works brilliantly. Set tempo, play a bit and it’ll generate something for you.  

I have spent about the same money on Marshall Acton and this makes that look over price.  Sounds great as a Bluetooth speaker too.

DiscoStu

Result, @RaymondLin !

kaypeejay

Excellent. Nice Strat too. 

Schmo

So what’s the all-in purchase price for one of these?

Sparky

Schmo said:

So what’s the all-in purchase price for one of these?

$224 + US sales tax converted into GBP (if that's where you live). I and others have paid no UK import duty or Royal Fail 'handling fees' as the units appear to have come from a fulfillment centre in Germany.