Substitute for Ampeg Micro-VR

LowKee · #1 02-17-2011, 09:02 PM

My Micro VR just went out on me and I need to replace it asap. I'm shopping around before I buy another though, to see if there is anything I want more (I like to shop). Has anyone tried any other heads through the Ampeg SVT 210? I need to keep it under 300$ I play mostly jazz and some U2-ish rock. I don't need something to take on a stadium but the micro-VR stack is at the very edge of being inadequate in terms of volume. Just wondering what your thoughts on this are.
Thanks!

jamzcl · #2 02-17-2011, 09:12 PM

New Ampeg PF350 for $299?

stiles72 · #3 02-17-2011, 09:31 PM

What do you mean the Micro "went out on you"? I would think you'd get it looked at or do some troubleshooting first before you fork out $$$$ for a new head.

LowKee · #4 02-17-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stiles72

What do you mean the Micro "went out on you"? I would think you'd get it looked at or do some troubleshooting first before you fork out $$$$ for new head.

I had it in the shop already and it is beyond fixing according to them. (I trust their opinion)

LowKee · #5 02-17-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jamzcl

New Ampeg PF350 for $299?

Would I be able to run 350 watts @ 4 ohms through a 200 Watt 8 ohm cab?

JimmyM · #6 02-17-2011, 11:50 PM

isn't it still under warranty? i didn't think they've been out long enough to run out of warranty.

madmatt · #7 02-18-2011, 12:05 AM

Esay.
VT Bass.

jamzcl · #8 02-18-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LowKee

Would I be able to run 350 watts @ 4 ohms through a 200 Watt 8 ohm cab?

It's rated at 250 watts @ 8 ohms or 350 watts @ 4 ohms

I would think it would be fine - and then you could add another 2x10" later too

tdub0199 · #9 02-18-2011, 07:28 AM

GK MB200???

prd004 · #10 02-18-2011, 07:31 AM

I'd be curious to know exactly what happened to your VR?

Volume4 · #11 02-20-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by prd004

I'd be curious to know exactly what happened to your VR?

Me too, I love mine and you're scaring me.

NortyFiner · #12 02-21-2011, 08:52 PM

If I had to guess what happened, the OP's posts sound to me like he probably was pushing his little Micro VR to its limits trying to be heard through the rest of his band, and he pushed it too hard.

Based on the OP's stated need for more volume, and my theory of pushing too small an amp too hard, my honest recommendation would be to step up to something with more power, like the Ampeg PF350. The GK MB200 fits the price, but might not be enough of an improvement. It could also be possible to find a used GK Backline 600 or Markbass Little Mark head in that price range.

Hope that helps.

JimmyM · #13 02-21-2011, 10:48 PM

the cab does only take 200w, don't forget. as far as i can tell, it takes a legit 200w, but trying to put more than that into it is only going to cause the cab to blow.