As of today, the Tone King Iron Man II 100 Watt attenuator is ~ $795 and the Power Station 50 Watt version is ~ $799 (USD). Seeing as the Power Station does everything the Iron Man II does and also has a very solid power amp, it seems like a no-brainer to me.
It's admittedly subjective... but as an *attenuator*, I prefer the Tone King Ironman II (I have that and the Fryette PS-2 and PS-100). The Fryette is much more useful as a power amp/effects loop though.
You never have to retube and bias an Ironman. Tubes degrade over time too. They are both very good units, just having some different pluses and minuses.
I have the PS2 and using it with my kemper. Went down the ss power amp/frfr speaker rabbithole. The fryette takes the kemper to a different level. Looking at the lxii rack mount since it's stereo. Awesome video
Thanks for the vid. I just got a PS100 and am intending to run a Quad Cortex through it so this was great info. Also what pickup is in your red strat? Sounded great. Thanks.
So i got a PS100 to use with a way too loud 40W 5f61 tweed amp this EE student I know built… It’s AWESOME at that… actually sounds better than amp cranked and the addition of the effects loop is brilliant!!! With that said, I also have a couple of the Victory V4 preamp pedals and I want to try the V4 Countess + the PS100 as a stand-alone rig… Before I screw something up… how do I connect the two? Can I just use the speaker cab from my Tweed?
Great video! One question, you mentioned that you can run Randall Blackface straight into the PowerSration, but can you also plug Synergy Bogner directly into the PowerStation or do you need to also buy a Synergy docking station like the Syn 1?
Hi Don, thanks for checking out the video. The blackface module is running through an old Randall rm4 (which powers the module). The synergy modules woukd require a Syn 1/Syn 2 to work. You can use the old RM4 but only one channel would work on the module. The synergy stuff is amazing. I hope that helps.
Nice one! Thanks man. Can you tell me if its possible with the Fryette Power Station to record the raw line signal output (without frequency compensation) simultaneously with the cab turned on? And if so, is it also possible to mute the cab while recording the line out? Because in the daytime I like to hear the sound through the cab and in the night time I like to listen to headphones while recording through the Line output. And do you know if its possible to send STEREO line signals through the Power Sation (through the Powertubes)? Thanks!
Hi mate, thanks for checking the video out. I do not have a Helix. I do have an old Line 6 hd500x. Might be interesting to hear how the PS2 handles that.
I just picked up a PS2.. very nice to control my Plexi and Splawn Quickrod.. I did not realize you could input a preamp module.. very cool.. I also dug out my old ART SGX express.. perhaps I will run that through the PS2 also.. do those modules need to be plugged in to the Randall or synergy heads to work or stand alone with power cable?..also.. how best to use IR loader with the PS2.. best and lowest cost?..I'm new to the digital world.. cheers..!!
@@Jackson-zh2xc Hi Mate, I don't see why that would be a problem at all. I've been using my PS2 with a synergy rig lately and it sounds amazing. You don't get that driven power amp tone that you can get with some power sections as the PS2 is very clean. It sounds amazing though!
I had one briefly as a power amp, I thought it was “too clean”…..I ended up getting a Russian hand made 2204 rack mount power amp (Myasnikov). Has line out, volume, presence, depth and negative feedback knobs. I just needed a power amp that gave me more “color” on my tone….
Hi mate, thanks for checking the video out. I am curious as to how you found the differences between the PS2 and the Myasnikov? I was looking at a Myasnikov power amp but there's not a lot of videos demoing it the tone.
@@chasingtone2022 I simply took a chance on it. I had a sold another SP-77 preamp and needed a power amp. The PS-2 just seemed too clean, no color. I knew that I loved the sound of the preamp when running it into the effects loop return of my monotone 2204 and the return of the loop of my ‘89 Marshall 2210. On the power amp, I run t he presence at zero, depth at zero and negative feedback right in the middle. Myasnikov has a small site listing what he makes, he can also build anything literally with any options (a sold amp preamp with a fender clean channel or a multi channel preamp with the preamps of anything that’s made)….we messaged and I told him exactly what I wanted. It took him a bit of time to build it and of course shipping to America took more time. Zero complaints.
Great video! So what made you choose this over the Waza tube expander? I’m leaning towards the fryette and it would be nice to hear what you have to say since you had them both. Thanks!
@@SilencioEfimero I'm really sorry for the delay. I didn't see this message. I did buy a Waza to use with my Bogner 3534 however I felt that it sucked the tone out of the amp whilst the PS2 facilitates an amazing sound out of the amp.
Hi, thanks for checking the video out. My unit has been completely solid and I haven't had any issue with it aside from the tubes dying after 1 year and needed replaceming. This of course is normal with tube equipment and wouldn't have been a surprise if I had changed them first (my unit did have many hours on it in that year). It's a great unit and I actually really like the sound of it as a power amp. I hope that helps.
Sir I hope you can shed some light on this: I am interested in using the PS-100's tube power amp with a AxeFX II and through a Marshall 4X12 greenback loaded cab. Now the AxeFX has several adjustments/options one can make if you are using a Solid state power amp or a tube power amp. Now the difficulty is (as you remarked in your video) is that the fryette's tube power amp is more "clean" or "neutral" so as to not add much "color/personality)....BUT it still is a "Tube amp and I would guess that you would not make the AxeFX "settings adjustment that you would pick for "when using a solid state power amp" For instance for solid state power amp you might want to leave the AxeFX "power amp emulation on (because the solid state power amp is too "sterile" but is the Fryette ENOUGH of a "Tube power amp that you/I should leave the power amp emulation "Off". There are also other settings that are easier to guess (since I'm using a "Real" cab I should turn the "cab sim block off. So I guess I'm asking you: When using the fryette "tube power amp" even though it is actually a "Tube amp"...but still it is so "flat/neutral" as a power amp one should still leave "power amp simulation "ON".....YOUR THOUGHTS????
Chasing Tone you have any ideas of how to hook up the Power Station to a KHE amp switcher where you can have 6 amps, Kemper and quad cortex. I am trying to sort this all out so I can do it correctly.
I have never owned a KHE amp switcher so do not take what I say as gospel. However, I believe you would connect your valve amps to the KHE and take the speaker out from the KHE into the Fryette speaker in. I'm not to sure how it works with the kemper/quad cortex though. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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As of today, the Tone King Iron Man II 100 Watt attenuator is ~ $795 and the Power Station 50 Watt version is ~ $799 (USD). Seeing as the Power Station does everything the Iron Man II does and also has a very solid power amp, it seems like a no-brainer to me.
It's admittedly subjective... but as an *attenuator*, I prefer the Tone King Ironman II (I have that and the Fryette PS-2 and PS-100). The Fryette is much more useful as a power amp/effects loop though.
You never have to retube and bias an Ironman. Tubes degrade over time too. They are both very good units, just having some different pluses and minuses.
reviewer with some serious chops ! Subscribing
Thanks for the support and kind words, much appreciated.
So good to see a review done by a good player. Instant credibility. Congrats man!
really appraicfte that Miguel, thank you.
Finally a clear and intelligent review if the Fryette functionality. Why don't you have more subscribers?
Great tones there ❤ i use it also as a power amp with the UAfx Lion 68, such a great tone
Sounds great. I have one of these and it does really sound great in any situation. Nice review.
You got really good feeling when you play man, you got that sweetness in the fingers..
That is very kind man, thank you.
I have the PS2 and using it with my kemper. Went down the ss power amp/frfr speaker rabbithole. The fryette takes the kemper to a different level. Looking at the lxii rack mount since it's stereo. Awesome video
Recently got a Kemper, running with my recording equipment. Looking for a speaker solution and seriously considering the PS2
@@richardyates9452 real cab/guitar speakers. The Power Station is the secret sauce for the kemper imho. If you can find the ps1 even cheaper.
Chasing Tone, Thank you for your encouragement. I enjoyed your video. I look forward to seeing more.
Thanks for your kind words 😎.
Was thinking about selling a couple of my MTS modules to buy the PS2. Was pleasantly surprised when you started using your RM4.
Thanks mate. I love my RM4/RM100.
I just finally got one for my home studio. My amps are too damn loud lol. I’m beyond stoked.
Haha yeah, I know that one man! Constantly in the dog house haha!
Nice wah technique. Very Satriani like! Kudos
Hey man, thank you for the compliment, it is much appreciated. I do love Satch, which I think you could tell : P.
Thanks for the vid. I just got a PS100 and am intending to run a Quad Cortex through it so this was great info. Also what pickup is in your red strat? Sounded great. Thanks.
So i got a PS100 to use with a way too loud 40W 5f61 tweed amp this EE student I know built… It’s AWESOME at that… actually sounds better than amp cranked and the addition of the effects loop is brilliant!!! With that said, I also have a couple of the Victory V4 preamp pedals and I want to try the V4 Countess + the PS100 as a stand-alone rig… Before I screw something up… how do I connect the two? Can I just use the speaker cab from my Tweed?
Good review - yes fully agree with all
Thanks Peter, I really appreciate that.
Great video! One question, you mentioned that you can run Randall Blackface straight into the PowerSration, but can you also plug Synergy Bogner directly into the PowerStation or do you need to also buy a Synergy docking station like the Syn 1?
Hi Don, thanks for checking out the video. The blackface module is running through an old Randall rm4 (which powers the module). The synergy modules woukd require a Syn 1/Syn 2 to work. You can use the old RM4 but only one channel would work on the module. The synergy stuff is amazing. I hope that helps.
Nice one! Thanks man. Can you tell me if its possible with the Fryette Power Station to record the raw line signal output (without frequency compensation) simultaneously with the cab turned on? And if so, is it also possible to mute the cab while recording the line out? Because in the daytime I like to hear the sound through the cab and in the night time I like to listen to headphones while recording through the Line output.
And do you know if its possible to send STEREO line signals through the Power Sation (through the Powertubes)?
Thanks!
@@B__Mer Yes thank you for that super important answer!
Really useful this video. Any chance of hooking up a line 6 helix and doing a demo? Really great playing, thanks M
Hi mate, thanks for checking the video out. I do not have a Helix. I do have an old Line 6 hd500x. Might be interesting to hear how the PS2 handles that.
Just wanted to follow up… yep it works brilliant with tonex, helix….
I just picked up a PS2.. very nice to control my Plexi and Splawn Quickrod.. I did not realize you could input a preamp module.. very cool.. I also dug out my old ART SGX express.. perhaps I will run that through the PS2 also.. do those modules need to be plugged in to the Randall or synergy heads to work or stand alone with power cable?..also.. how best to use IR loader with the PS2.. best and lowest cost?..I'm new to the digital world.. cheers..!!
Could I use a head rushfx MX5 with the Fryette ps100 direct into a cab with no amp?if yes how to plug it?
I’d think you would plug directly in . That configuration is definitely in the manual which is online to download
I have the MX5 also and this is the power amp I’m looking to buy .
Hey mate! I’ve recently picked up an SNK VHD preamp pedal and a Master Effects Martyr, could I run these into the power station as a power amp?
@@Jackson-zh2xc Hi Mate, I don't see why that would be a problem at all. I've been using my PS2 with a synergy rig lately and it sounds amazing. You don't get that driven power amp tone that you can get with some power sections as the PS2 is very clean. It sounds amazing though!
I had one briefly as a power amp, I thought it was “too clean”…..I ended up getting a Russian hand made 2204 rack mount power amp (Myasnikov). Has line out, volume, presence, depth and negative feedback knobs. I just needed a power amp that gave me more “color” on my tone….
Hi mate, thanks for checking the video out. I am curious as to how you found the differences between the PS2 and the Myasnikov? I was looking at a Myasnikov power amp but there's not a lot of videos demoing it the tone.
@@chasingtone2022 I simply took a chance on it. I had a sold another SP-77 preamp and needed a power amp. The PS-2 just seemed too clean, no color. I knew that I loved the sound of the preamp when running it into the effects loop return of my monotone 2204 and the return of the loop of my ‘89 Marshall 2210. On the power amp, I run t he presence at zero, depth at zero and negative feedback right in the middle. Myasnikov has a small site listing what he makes, he can also build anything literally with any options (a sold amp preamp with a fender clean channel or a multi channel preamp with the preamps of anything that’s made)….we messaged and I told him exactly what I wanted. It took him a bit of time to build it and of course shipping to America took more time. Zero complaints.
Great video!
So what made you choose this over the Waza tube expander? I’m leaning towards the fryette and it would be nice to hear what you have to say since you had them both. Thanks!
Honestly, the power state is almost half the price and has less of a noticeable tone suck.
@@SilencioEfimero I'm really sorry for the delay. I didn't see this message. I did buy a Waza to use with my Bogner 3534 however I felt that it sucked the tone out of the amp whilst the PS2 facilitates an amazing sound out of the amp.
How does it work just with overdrive pedals?
I really wonder what this would sound like with a Two Notes preamp. Could a LeClean sound more like a Twin Reverb with this?
Awesome video! How do you connect the Synergy modules to the Fryette?
I wish someone would do a comparison of all the sculpting options on these vs a stereo 2:90
Sounds like a great video. I would do one if I had a 2:90.
Do you think it would be a reliable power amp for regular gigging just using it and a preamp?
Hi, thanks for checking the video out. My unit has been completely solid and I haven't had any issue with it aside from the tubes dying after 1 year and needed replaceming. This of course is normal with tube equipment and wouldn't have been a surprise if I had changed them first (my unit did have many hours on it in that year). It's a great unit and I actually really like the sound of it as a power amp. I hope that helps.
@@chasingtone2022 Cool! Thank you for replying.
Sir I hope you can shed some light on this: I am interested in using the PS-100's tube power amp with a AxeFX II and through a Marshall 4X12 greenback loaded cab. Now the AxeFX has several adjustments/options one can make if you are using a Solid state power amp or a tube power amp. Now the difficulty is (as you remarked in your video) is that the fryette's tube power amp is more "clean" or "neutral" so as to not add much "color/personality)....BUT it still is a "Tube amp and I would guess that you would not make the AxeFX "settings adjustment that you would pick for "when using a solid state power amp" For instance for solid state power amp you might want to leave the AxeFX "power amp emulation on (because the solid state power amp is too "sterile" but is the Fryette ENOUGH of a "Tube power amp that you/I should leave the power amp emulation "Off". There are also other settings that are easier to guess (since I'm using a "Real" cab I should turn the "cab sim block off. So I guess I'm asking you: When using the fryette "tube power amp" even though it is actually a "Tube amp"...but still it is so "flat/neutral" as a power amp one should still leave "power amp simulation "ON".....YOUR THOUGHTS????
Why are so many guitarists so utterly incompetent?
Chasing Tone you have any ideas of how to hook up the Power Station to a KHE amp switcher where you can have 6 amps, Kemper and quad cortex. I am trying to sort this all out so I can do it correctly.
I have never owned a KHE amp switcher so do not take what I say as gospel. However, I believe you would connect your valve amps to the KHE and take the speaker out from the KHE into the Fryette speaker in. I'm not to sure how it works with the kemper/quad cortex though. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
nice solo. minimal repitition.
would i be able to power my kemper stage for band practice on this fryette
Hi there, yes you will be able to power the Kemper using the line in on the Fryette. I hope that helps.
Can you do a how to plug in video for the dummies as myself? Would be very helpful. Thank you!
Hi, yes of course. I remember my dodgy days of not really knowing what to do and blowing things up :). I'll see what I can do.
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Awesome. Thx!! I fried a couple amps one time, I didn’t use a load box. I’m traumatized 😂
You have to know a lot about this subject, or this is a waste of time because he assumes you know a lot to start and I dont.