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Post by karlito on Apr 7, 2020 19:52:26 GMT
Im just looking for a cheap bedroom amp. So I was looking which one of these is better ?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2020 21:30:54 GMT
I think either would do what you've tasked of them. Both are well regarded in class.
"Better" is an ambiguously subjective frame of reference.
Looking for recommendations as will become apparent will generally result in people either recommending what they have themselves through either misplaced ownership pride or confidence in recommending what they have experience with -as in my own case. I can't really comment on Roland other than from perception in using the same research resources as available to you. So other than to say Roland kit has a well established reputation of excellence with gobs of status hype behind it, apart from watching YT vids which you can do yourself, I'm first hand unfamiliar with how heavily they segment market their lower tier entry segments on price vs actual performance. I don't own any of their stuff as on performance:price value basis, it's generally too rich for me. I don't ever pay for brand/label 'kudos'.
That said, without placing them on the pedestal of unrealistically perfect, I'm definitely in awe of Blackstar generally. Can't go past them when it comes to bang for your buck. They're the new kid on the block eager to prove themselves. I currently own and use five of their amps ranging from their Fly 3 to Artist 30 Valve and ID Series 260TVP 2 x 12"combos.
Of course in the 10W, it's Cube's mono 8" vs Core's 2 x 3" stereo. Which do you want? Don't underestimate Super Wide Stereo in a bedroom environment in small wattage amps. It's genuinely effective in how it adds energy and projection to the sound.
If considering the ID:Core 10, think about it in the 20W. 2 x 5" + more grunt. YMMV, but in my neck of the woods it's pennies more than Roland's 10W Cube, and whilst either 10W is ample for bedroom practice, before long you will want more noise. Remember, it's solid state digital, so you can always turn it down without the impact on tone that has on a tube amp. Now one of my smaller amps, I have a 40W Blackstar ID:Core among my practice arsenal FWIW. For what you want, a Fly 3 will do the job on a super budget and has its own advantages. In working on stuff in learning and practice, mine undoubtedly gets more hours logged than any of the others individually.
Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with either the Cube or ID:Core, and neither will break the bank. Remember though, the grass will always seem greener on the other side of the fence for most people once they've made their purchase. That's just an aspect of human nature. All the best whichever you go with.
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