Which amp should I keep? Help me decide.

TC.65 · #1 03-03-2013, 07:49 PM

I have a dilemma I need to sell an amp to help fund a new cab. I have only two amps they are a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 and a Traynor YBA200-2. So with weight aside and only going on tone and volume. which one would you keep? Also the Traynor is all tube and the GB has an all tube preamp. Right now I'm leaning towards keeping the Traynor, but I really like both amps. Help me decide please.

B-string · #2 03-03-2013, 07:50 PM

Nope you're on your own

truecanadian04 · #3 03-03-2013, 07:51 PM

JDLowEnd · #4 03-03-2013, 07:52 PM

I would go by tone, whichever sounds better. If you don't mind the weight then go with your ear!

TC.65 · #5 03-03-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by B-string

Nope you're on your own

Thanks B-string that was a big help lol.

rodl2005 · #6 03-03-2013, 08:23 PM

Woops! I've had a late night & an early:what:
Sadly, coz I like all tube amps, if going with just one amp, outta these 2, I'd go with the Shuttle.
More power, VERY versatile, great eq, small, light, well designed..etc..

Scrap that, you said "Streamliner"

Now I'd go with the Yba200 in an instant! But, I didn't gel with the STL
That's my 2c, if it's worth that.

redhed · #7 03-03-2013, 08:29 PM

Really I would keep the Traynor. The Traynor you can keep for ever......
But I am partial to tube amps.

musicman666 · #8 03-03-2013, 08:34 PM

What's a Traynor? Is that some sorta Canadian thing?
*You fellers up North are kinda strange*

B-string · #9 03-03-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TC.65

Thanks B-string that was a big help lol.

Sorry bro

The GB might be easier to replace later but the GB is more capable. You are in a tough spot. If you like them equally I would have to keep both and save somewhere else.

Jim C · #10 03-03-2013, 08:42 PM

I really like the sound of tube amps, but no 200 watt amp is going to take care of my need for headroom and loud; the SVT is the only tuber for me anymore.

Hopkins · #11 03-03-2013, 08:46 PM

It wouldn't even be contest for me, I'm rolling with the tube amp.

TC.65 · #12 03-03-2013, 09:05 PM

Yeah I've been comparing these amps all day and will continue to do so. If there is any way possible I will keep them both, but I'm not so sure I'll be able to do that.

ngh · #13 03-03-2013, 09:09 PM

get a buddy to help you set up a blind ab test where they switch the amps while you play. whichever one gets your cahones tingling most is the one you keep.

ngh · #14 03-03-2013, 09:09 PM

that being said.... i'd keep the traynor

Nephilymbass · #15 03-03-2013, 10:16 PM

I like his idea^^^^

::::BASSIST:::: · #16 03-04-2013, 01:41 AM

Streamliner and an eq pedal to give it a bit more versatility and you are good to go. Amps with alot of power in a compact, light package will always win me over anything else.

superjesus · #17 03-04-2013, 06:29 AM

I'd keep the STM because I'm not into lugging all tube heads around.

mpdd · #18 03-04-2013, 09:26 AM

my friend's band uses the traynor, which can get pretty nasty in a metal setting when turned all the way up, consider that it might not have the hi volume clean you may need

rodl2005 · #19 03-04-2013, 10:40 AM

As always, give it enough cab & it'll have a lotta volume.
I've done outdoor gigs without PA support using the Yba200 into a 6 or 8x10" :thumbup:

bertbass666 · #20 03-04-2013, 11:02 AM

Keep the Traynor.