FX loop. Advice

HoraceB

This is an ongoing issue for me but any advice much appreciated. I have a Bad Cat Black Cat and when I use the fx loop the old signal/tone loss issue occurs. Is there a buffer pedal or  booster available (that won't break the bank)? Hard to believe that high end amps have this issue, Friedman put buffered FX loops as standard why other high end boutiques don't is beyond me.

ICBM

Boss LS-2.

Fully buffered, two separate loops (you only need to use one if that's all you need) with level controls.

For the best result you will need to put it right next to the amp with short cables to the send and return, and long cables to the pedals you're using.

HoraceB

@ICBM ohh thanks, I'll definitely give that a go. I'll start with a classifieds search

exocet

Here's another option. It's optimised for Valve impedance and signal level. 
http://www.ceriatone.com/klein-ulator/

HoraceB

@exocet Cheers, I have looked at these in the past but struggled to get in UK

exocet

HoraceB said:

@exocet Cheers, I have looked at these in the past but struggled to get in UK

You have to order direct from Ceriatone. They turn orders around very quickly.

HoraceB

@exocet Cheers, I have dropped him a line.