I'm in the market for a new head. I've narrowed it down to either the SVT 3Pro or SVT 7Pro. The SVT 3Pro seems to be the standard in most rehearsal studios in New York. I love the tone, but I have to crank the thing really high to be heard in the band mix. It farts pretty easily too. I've heard stories of the head crapping out easily, farting, low wattage, etc. I have no experience with the SVT 7Pro, but the wattage and reviews caught my attention. I know the 7Pro is a class D, and to my understanding those things are more prone to break easier than other amps. Is that true? I also noticed the thing has a built in compressor, which would be nice if I can make my pedal board smaller and use the onboard compressor instead of my EBS. What are you opinions on these two heads?
SVT 3Pro
http://www.ampeg.com/products/pro/svt3pro/index.html
RMS Power Output (8 Ohms): 275-Watts
RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 450-Watts
Preamp: Tubes (3 x 12AX7)
Driver Tubes: 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7
Power Amp: Solid-State
Tone Controls: 3-Band
Mid Tone Control: 5-Position
Graphic EQ: Yes, 9-Band
Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes
Balanced Line Out: Yes, Pre/Post with Ground Lift and Level
Effects Loop: Yes
Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 19 x 3.5 x 15.5
Weight: 26 Pounds
SVT 7Pro
http://www.ampeg.com/products/pro/svt7pro/
• RMS power output:
• 1000 watts @ 4 ohms
• 600 watts @ 8 ohms
• Preamp: Tube ( 1 × JJ 12AX7)
• Power amp: Class D
• Tone controls: Bass, mid, treble
• Mid-tone control: 5-position
• Ultra low/high boosts
• Onboard variable compressor
• Transformer balanced line out
• Includes removable rack ears
• Power supply: Switching
• Weight: 15.5 lbs / 7 kg
Thanks!
