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mistermullens · June 16th, 2009, 12:09 AM

There is one for sale somewhat locally and I was wondering if anyone here had any opinions on the amp. Its $250 OBO and I'd have to drive about an hour or so to pick it up. It's one of those hybrid amps with a 12AX7 in the preamp and 10" speaker. Is it priced right? How does it compare to my Vox Pathfinder 15R? Thanks!

rangercaster · June 16th, 2009, 02:22 AM

they appear to be well regarded, but not too common ... i would assume it's a beefier Pathfinder 15, but somebody else knows more, i'm sure ... is this the one that's on Ebay right now ???

bluescube · June 16th, 2009, 12:11 PM

I liked the amp when they came out. I did hear they had reliability issues.....

Ben Harmless · June 16th, 2009, 01:01 PM

I had a Cambridge 15. Loved it. Wish I hadn't gotten rid of it - and I can't remember why I did. Good sounding. A little flubby in the lows when you crank up the gain, but totally workable.

I didn't have any problems with reliability, but I never see them around anymore, so I can only imagine there's a reason.

Chicago Slim · June 16th, 2009, 01:15 PM

They were known for problems with the optocoupler. Easily fixed, but you would be putting more money into the amp.

The Cambridge Twin, with 2 10", is more desirable, but has the same problem.

For $199.99 I bought an Orange Crush 30R, with a 10" speaker. It's a good amp with a different sound. I've run it in parallel, with my 15R. It's not much louder than the Pathfinder, but it has more bottom end. It's also cheaper (new), than the Cambridge.

Personally, I would buy another Pathfinder 15R. and run it parallel.

mistermullens · June 16th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Yeah, I've been talking about getting a 2nd Pathfinder forever. I'm thinking at the end of the month I'll finally put my money where my mouth is.

June 16th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 3,600 36 Photos	Vox Cambridge 30R There is one for sale somewhat locally and I was wondering if anyone here had any opinions on the amp. Its $250 OBO and I'd have to drive about an hour or so to pick it up. It's one of those hybrid amps with a 12AX7 in the preamp and 10" speaker. Is it priced right? How does it compare to my Vox Pathfinder 15R? Thanks! __________________ Jonathan ReverbNation Twitter Teles & Esquires

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rangercaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: portland, or Age: 52 Posts: 1,546	they appear to be well regarded, but not too common ... i would assume it's a beefier Pathfinder 15, but somebody else knows more, i'm sure ... is this the one that's on Ebay right now ??? __________________ "Work is the curse of the drinking classes." Oscar Wilde

June 16th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ben Harmless Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany, NY US of A Posts: 4,347 13 Photos	I had a Cambridge 15. Loved it. Wish I hadn't gotten rid of it - and I can't remember why I did. Good sounding. A little flubby in the lows when you crank up the gain, but totally workable. I didn't have any problems with reliability, but I never see them around anymore, so I can only imagine there's a reason. __________________ "I think I'll go for the life of sin, followed by the last-minute, presto-change-o, deathbed repentance." - B. Simpson "...Because we all expect the truth, we must be the best of fools." - Stiff Little Fingers

June 16th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 3,600 36 Photos	Yeah, I've been talking about getting a 2nd Pathfinder forever. I'm thinking at the end of the month I'll finally put my money where my mouth is. __________________ Jonathan ReverbNation Twitter Teles & Esquires

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Chicago Slim Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sebastion FL Posts: 444	They were known for problems with the optocoupler. Easily fixed, but you would be putting more money into the amp. The Cambridge Twin, with 2 10", is more desirable, but has the same problem. For $199.99 I bought an Orange Crush 30R, with a 10" speaker. It's a good amp with a different sound. I've run it in parallel, with my 15R. It's not much louder than the Pathfinder, but it has more bottom end. It's also cheaper (new), than the Cambridge. Personally, I would buy another Pathfinder 15R. and run it parallel.

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