Recent content by Raw N Low

No, the SVT-300 is only a power amp. The SGT is acting as the preamp, and the DI is icing on the cake.

Clean and warm for the most part. As for my favorites, it would be the Max because it has a unique grit when pushed. The Bassist would be a close second because it's warm and the compressor is surprisingly good.

That's fair. I'll return under my bridge to snatch and eat unsuspecting children.

Me. This is a case of the left hand sharing with the right. I'm not saying the move isn't beneficial for new buyers but it leaves very little for those that have already invested. I'm not trying to come off as a butt-hole but I do have skin in the game. I'm ticked because I would've pocketed...

I get it. However, we're talking about a company that has excellent modeling tech and hit a home run with the PF-20 and 50 -- which few if any can match at the price point. Having an amp that can model the every popular flip top, lead sled, guitar, and hybrid would've been easy to pull off. I'm...

I understand parts bin manufacturing. In my opinion, Ampeg should've released the amps first followed by the preamp. The price gap between the V3 and the SGT-DI makes you wonder if they had their ducks in a row before they planned to release these in the wild. I'm not sure what you mean by...

1. Don't attempt the work on it yourself. 2. Take it to a professional tech and share this information. 3. Internet forums are breeding grounds for armchair QB's = conjecture. Note: Make sure to let the tech know it's an early Ampeg SVT. I wouldn't use the 'SVT-300' nomenclature since there...

Very mixed on this release. You could call me an Ampeg shill so please take my post with a grain of salt. This is just plain lazy on Ampeg/Yamaha's part. Although I have and love the SGT DI, I don't see the merit of releasing a class D pairing when the premap is designed to work with most power...

Apologies for the duplicate thread. Mods, please feel free to delete unless the topic in the OP warrants new discussion points.

Looks like Ampeg Yamaha is rolling out new amps based on the previously released SGT circuit; and they're releasing new portable cabs to compliment them. I have mixed feelings about this new release. I don't know if I would've taken a $400 jump on the preamp if the heads were around the...

Well played. :laugh:

I could see a class D amp (Mesa or otherwise) meeting my needs down the road when prices become more reasonable. Hopefully my reply ages like wine. :) I am aware of hidden costs back when I used to work for an electronics wholesaler (TVs, stereos, home amps, speakers, etc.), and my mind was...

I've got 36 of 250. Killer amp for grit and crunch with the drive/gain dialed in.

I do and I hate it. :) Ever buy something that was cutting edge and expensive just for it to end up dirt cheap and widely available down the road? I automatically think of diminishing returns when the thought of spending money comes up. Some things are primed for planned obsolescence and I'll...

You're correct -- I don't. I prefer to let others eat the cost until I can justify the need/cost of owning one. I still got a little juice in the tank and don't mind hauling gear. It doesn't change the fact that Class D amps are expensive for what they are. Will the price drop once they become...