NAD: Templo Devices Nomad 50 (Battery Powered!)

p_wats

p_wats

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I rarely ever buy gear brand new and haven't bought a new amp in years, but a friend turned me on to this and I couldn't resist.

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The Nomad 50 is a new lithium battery-powered amp by a Canadian company called Templo devices. Apparently Gorva had a hand in the manufacturing as well, which I took as a good sign. I only got it yesterday and have been putting it through its paces.

Not cheap (pre-order price I paid was cheaper), but ticked a few boxes for me and allowed me to sell a few others.

Some specs:

  • 50 watts RMS (can get quite loud) via a 10" speaker
  • Spring reverb with footswitch option
  • 2 1/4" inputs and an XLR with a separate volume control
  • Effects loop (send doubles as a line out)
  • Very long battery life (can also use it plugged into the adapter)
  • 9v output to power pedals and other gear via the battery

To fund this I sold my ZT Lunchbox, which was smaller and had a bit better bass response, but this sounds more Iike a guitar amp, if that makes sense, and is plenty loud enough, with the battery making it extra portable.

Also sold a battery powered Traynor busking amp (still have another), as they seem to go through SLA batteries more often than I'd like and don't sound as good (or as loud).

So far I wish the tone control was a bit more useful, as it neuters the bass quickly if you want to add some chime. I'll likely build an overdrive with EQ options to go in front of it.

Looking forward to giving it some sessions and seeing how it holds up!
 
Been playing around more with it and do think it would benefit with some more tone shaping options, as it can sound boxy (makes sense given the small cab). I was thinking an OD with tone controls for my pedal board, but maybe also an EQ for the effects loop (which affects the mic input too).

I've got a Benson preamp half finished, but curious about other suggestions for either an OD with EQ or just an EQ for the loop. Thoughts?
 
Harry Klippton said:
I'd be interested in hearing a clip of this amp. There are hardly any demos on YouTube
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Yeah, it was a gamble, as all the current videos are old while he worked on the new version. Stock just came in, so I expect more clips.

Youtube is tough for sound, as there are so many variables. Which mic, how is the room, Youtube compression, etc. For me I mostly cared about the other features and hoped for the best.

Might use it in some videos if I can figure out the right way to get it across.
 
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