How to choose the right Micro Amp

[Ronronsola]

Hey guys, I want to buy a micro amp, but don't know which one.
Could you help me out?

I am looking for a balanced combination for power and fidelity. I tend to like more a gritty sound than a fat bass sound. With 400w is more than enough for my rig.

Here are my options so far:

Taurus Qube 450
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500
Gallien-Krueger MB800
Genz-Benz Shuttle 9.2 / 6.2

[Ben Clarke]

The GK MB-Fusion would probably be better than the MB800 if you want gritty over fat.

[MysticMichael]

The MB800 is twice the maximum wattage you specified as well...not that there's anything wrong with having more headroom. Unless you meant 400 watts @ 8 ohms, rather than @ 4 ohms (you didn't specify... )

FWIW, at least by reputation the Tone Hammer is the grittiest amp I know on that list.

MM

[darren1970]

I'd consider the Streamliner 600 rather than the shuttle 6.2. A much nicer sounding overdrive and loads of low end grunt.

I was gonna buy the Shuttle, but was blow away by the streamliner

[SteveC]

Genz Benz. Fantastic amps.

[Ronronsola]

thanks for the replies. I tested today a little mark III. Nice gritty and punchy sound. Have any of you tested it?

[jlepre]

What cab(s) are you pairing this with?

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by jlepre

What cab(s) are you pairing this with?

+1

This is more important than the amp IMHO.

Originally Posted by Ronronsola

thanks for the replies. I tested today a little mark III. Nice gritty and punchy sound. Have any of you tested it?

I find littlemark amps too clean for my tastes.

[lomo]

I would not describe the LMark as "gritty" at all. If you dig it, buy it :-)

[darren1970]

I've always associated Markbass amps with a very clean focussed tone?