Amp opinions

[klejst]

Hey everyone. I have been thinking about upgrading my amp from the Acoustic B200h. I did some light searching and came across a Peavey MiniMAX 500 and a Mesa M-Pulse 360. My cab is a Mesa Powerhouse 2x12. I like the power and small size of the Peavey as well as it seems to be built well and put out decent tone/options. A complete Mesa rig is something I'd strive for however never been one personally to dive into something just because without doing some homework. I like it is a hybrid tube-ss amp, built well and gives out good tone as well. Both are under $300 too with the Peavey being a little cheaper. Just looking for opinions on the two amps from people who may of owned or used one and which may seem like the better option.

 

[Kirk Bryant]

If you are thinking about the Peavey, I would step up to the Minimega 1000.
It’s more full featured and the added headroom equals more “ Slam, Heft, Punch,” etc.
For me, once I used the amp I haven’t gone back to my other rather great amps, Genz Benz 6.0 and 12.0. Full disclosure, i was an early adopter and I had mine in for service once. It has between 200-300 gigs on it. Had it back in ten days. No charge on warrantee. And I use mine frequently loud and hard. You can find a lightly used one for around $400.

 

[mariopepper]

I recommend Peavey MiniMAX 500

 

[klejst]

Thanks guys for the insight and opinions. I was slightly leaning towards the Peavey before too, has more options from what I have seen too and more watts to feed.