Power Amp VS Bass Head

[TimboZ]

My current setup is a
Aguilar Tone Hammer - Punch Factory - EB Volume Pedal...Backup setup is with a Sans Amp PBDI.

I am use to playing DI with no amp and like the tone I achieve with the Tone Hammer or PBDI. If I use an amp with either one of of my setups I cannot get a tone I like unless I skip the pre on the amp and go in the FX Loop return.

So would I be better off with a Power Amp into my speaker setup instead of a Bass Head (Eden 2X10 and a 15)

Things have changed and I no longer am able to go DI.

[Mr. Foxen]

Power amp is definitely the way to go. Come up so cheap second hand. Could also gun for the fancy modern flat bass cabs with less colouration than trad ones.

[johnk_10]

IMO, if you're bypassing the preamp in your current amp and you like the way that it sounds, i think that you've answered your own question.

[Plstrns]

If those are 4 ohm cabs, a Peavey IPR 1600 would give you over 500W per cabinet at under $300 and seven pounds.

[TimboZ]

Originally Posted by Plstrns

a Peavey IPR 1600 would give you over 500W per cabinet at under $300 and seven pounds.

A bit more power than I want/need but the price is right.
Most of the time I only need my 2x10 cab.

Any other light power amps suggestions?
Any small form factor power amps?

[johnk_10]

i have a pretty small and lightweight (7lbs) one in the talkbass classifieds right now:
For Sale: Vestax VDA-1000 portable digital power amp 1000 watts

[TimboZ]

Tempting.......johnk

For now I am using my crown xls 202. If I can unload some gear I may go after a SWR amplite.

[thefruitfarmer]

Originally Posted by TimboZ

Tempting.......johnk

For now I am using my crown xls 202. If I can unload some gear I may go after a SWR amplite.

Is n't the Crown up to the task ?

[TimboZ]

Originally Posted by thefruitfarmer

Is n't the Crown up to the task ?

Yes it is...Just a bit on the heavy side and looking for something a bit smaller.