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Originally Posted by robgrow  Great reply from edbass. +1 for everything, especially about the 2000S being big, heavy, and 40 years old! This is definitely not a 300T, and could be a big surprise to someone used to a modern solid state amp. The 2000S could also get considerably expensive if it needs any significant maintenance.
Personally I'd keep your current amp if you like it and only buy the 2000S if you can afford to have it as a 2nd amp.
These were great amps in their day, but I wouldn't want to move one around now or have to deal with its upkeep.
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There is no arguing about the bulk, even
without the massive cabs the 30" wide head by itself is an awkward size and maybe 60 lbs. or so.
However, the maintenance and upkeep is so minimal that it's nearly insignificant. My SMPS power amps and current generation high end SR gear need more upkeep than my old 2000S's do.
The only
really expensive components are the transformers and that old Dynaco iron is pretty much bulletproof.
Even the power tubes last a long time; most likely a side effect of using four KT88's to only produce 120-150 watts, filter caps are cheap and last a decade or two.
The 2000S rig I pictured had output tubes in 1999-2000, I grounded the chassis and did a cap job
maybe 5 yrs ago, and everything else is 40 years old.
She's dead silent with no signal, strong as a mule, and sounds freekin' fantastic; particularly through a pair of behemoth, JBL loaded 2000S cabs.
Granted I only gig her a handful of times a year, but I'm not shy when it comes to cranking her up and I'll betcha it will be many years before I spend another
dime on her!
Most importantly is that the eyelet board/PTP construction is easy to work on. You can repair these amps forever; the dumpster is
never the best option after failure as it can be with some modern transistor PCB amps.
Even though it’s substantially lighter than the 300T, a 2000S is most certainly is a bear to lug around though!
