SVT2PRO or SVP1600???

[Capoeira.tom]

Right guys and gals...stoopid question time!

 

I am currently running an SansAmp PSA-1 (pre amp) through the poweramp section of an Ampeg SVT2Pro (Don't ask why, it just sounds sweet!).

 

Should I get rid of the SVT2Pro and get a dedicated Poweramp (the new Ampeg SVP 1600)

 

or do you think I should keep the current SVT2Pro and live with it?

 

All other ideas about good tube poweramps for bass would be much apprieciated!

 

Thanks in advance

 

Tom

[Jazz Ad]

If you don't use the preamp there's no business in keeping the SVT-2.

[Capoeira.tom]

Thats exactly what I'm thinking!

 

Just wondering what other people thought on the new power amp by Ampeg?

[Jazz Ad]

I think bass tube power amps are overrated.

Ridiculously expensive and heayy. They bring a little plus to the tone but not enough to bother about them IMO.

For this kind of price you should be able to get a killer solid state PA amp.

[melancholy mechanic]

i had an old svp1600. it was loud as hell but really heavy.

[willsellout]

 

Originally posted by Jazz Ad If you don't use the preamp there's no business in keeping the SVT-2.

 

 

a huge +1

 

Same with the tube power amps..useless

Dan

[Craig Vecchione]

If what you have sounds sweet, why would you {censored} with it at all????

[der oxenrig]

Tube poweramps aren't worthless if you're using a tube preamp. But since you aren't, why get a boat anchor that a lighter (and probably cheaper) power amp can do?