Electric Amp Power Unit Workalike?

[Bassboar]

I've always been intrigued by the Electric Power amp.
But with all the stigma and general bad vibes swirling around EA, I can't in good faith put my money out there.
Are there any similar amps?
Like:
High power (~200w)
Simple controls ( like less than 5 knobs)

[chillerthanmost]

The power units are just a power amp. Right? Still need a pre-amp. There's the Science Amps Mother, which is kind of mixture of a Hiwatt/Matamp 200. Then there's actual Matamp UK that can do a power amp unit. And/Or go custom. But I don't think there would be much of a price difference to justify getting a power amp custom built when you can get the pre-amp with it for a little more. Idk though.

[Bassboar]

I could have been a bit more clear.
The power unit is a full fledged amp.

I'll have to check out Science Amps.

[mc_muench]

Interested in this well.

Simple amps, control wise, are the best.

Gain, Vol, Tone, Verb (massive spring tank), 200w from kt88, 2 ohm stable, purple power light, big knobs, black and silver...that's what I want.

[chillerthanmost]

Keep in mind EA has anywhere between 1-3 year wait/build period.

I like simple amps as well. My Sunn is awesome because it's just volume, bass, and treble. My Traynor and Sound City are also super simple non master volume amps. I wonder if these Power Units have a similar circuit to their standard models. Even those vary between the master and non master volume models. There's a Matamp/Electric thread going on right below or above this one. Nick was posting there too, he might know.

[Chankgeez]

... purple power light...

You know it.

[whiskey_face]

electrics @ 9 months of wait as of last time I chatted to them. . .

[D.o.S.]

electrics @ 9 months of wait as of last time I chatted to them. . .

I think that's always been their quoted wait time.

[chillerthanmost]

"Quoted"

[D.o.S.]

"Exactly."

[new05002]

the power unit I dont know the scheme. It could be truly more of a power amp thing or just a really stripped down Volume unit. I have not seen gut shots of decent quality so I cant tell. As far as does anyone make something like this, not really in the commercial sector. Its more of a custom unit thing. And EAs ~ wait time right now is 23-24 months from people in forums who are still waiting on their amps.

Or you could scour the earth for something like this

[chillerthanmost]

Or if you want something stupid simple without the need of a preamp just look out for a Sunn 2000s, upgrade the tubes to KT88's, and replace the tube rectifier for a solid state. Should pull around 150 clean and loud tube watts with nothing but a volume, treble, and bass knob. I think there might be a contour knob too, but can't remember.

[Bassboar]

I think the Hulked out 2000s is my best bet.

[apewizard]

Just get on the hunt for a good slave amp. They pop up semi-frequently.