Poweramp reuse

outoftune

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I really hope my question is not too stupid, but who knows ;)

I'm thinking about getting a new preamp, but I do not own any guitaramp rack equipment, therefore I don't have a separate poweramp. All I have is my good old ENGL Special Edition.

Is it possible for me to use the ENGL's poweramp with a different preamp?! Maybe via the FX return?! What about impendance issues?!

this is the backside of the amp :guh:
http://www.houseofenglamps.com/jpg/HiRes/E_670_back.jpg

Thanks guys :)
 
Yes, you could run any kind of preamp into the return of your amp...
But what other preamp do you need when you have an SE :D
 
Totally OT (but your question has been answered anyway), but the impedance test on the back of the SE is such a handy tool!
 
btw an on-topic question. If I have a processor with amp modeling like a POD or a V-amp, It would do the same function as a preamp right? I can plug it into the return of the fx loop of a combo amp/head amp. But wouldn't there be any volume issues? I plug my v-amp into the CD in of my small 15w amp and it works fine but the volume is controlled directly on the v-amp, the volume of the amp doesn't affect it, and I fear it could go higher in volume than it does with the master volume on the v-amp. Anyone ever had any trouble with that, or am I just delusional?