Looking for 200 watts (max) alltube amp

[gillento]

Hi,

After years of SS and hybrid amps, I am ready to take the plunge into the ALLTUBE amps world.

So I am looking for an alltube amp with 200 watts max.
(I don't like the sound of the SVT, but really like the V4)

What can i find on the used market?

Ampeg V4
Trace Elliot ?
Koch
?
?

 

[maevinj]

traynor yba200-2

 

[brandau]

Aguilar made a 200w tube head-DB 359? They're nice if you come across one. I love my Ampeg v4b- its plenty loud

 

[RickenBoogie]

The new Peavey's have been out long enough for some to start showing up used. 225Watts, though.

 

[fitbass3p]

http://www.orangeamps.com/products.asp?Action=View&ID=79

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[i_got_a_mohawk]

Why 200 max?

There isnt a great deal of difference volume wise between 200 and 400, let alone 200 and 300.

And if you want lower power, you can always mod it with a cathode ground switch to knock out some pairs

 

[gillento]

I'd like to have the power amp breaking up growl at low volumes.

 

[Willem]

weber amps mywatt200 (or even mywat100 cause they are supposed to be plenty loud and if you want overdrive at low volumes, maybe the 200 is even too loud...) Not super expensive either...

 

[bkbirge]

Pignose b100v is a 100 watt all tube amp, it's what I use, sounds great.
The Ampeg B15 fliptop reissue (there's one for sale in the classifieds) is also 100 watts I believe and supposedly sounds good.
The Mesa Boogie Buster series of combos sound good at 200 watts too, very heavy though.
Old Fender Bassman amps will fit the bill as well.

 

[JMX]

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Reussenzehn www.reussenzehn.de

Not sure about the mywatt but you can get Reussenzehns used.

 

[mikeswals]

I don't like the sound of the SVT

Me neither, that's why I play Mesa's.

Look for either a D180 or old 400, with 6L6's they're a little under 200w, but extremely loud. And only weigh 46 lbs.

 

[Gnosticbass]

I am going with the Traynor YBA 200 soon. IMO I think its the best bang for the buck and despite the price the amp sounds great. I would even go so far as to say the Traynor sounds better the more expensive amps in the same wattage range. I would like to try the Peavey VB-2 just to compare the two. Although I will still go with the Traynor because I like single channel amps.

 

[gillento]

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Reussenzehn www.reussenzehn.de

Not sure about the mywatt but you can get Reussenzehns used.

What are the prices on the Weber amps. I could not find anything on their website.

 

[Willem]

You have to email to get a price...

the 200 is 1100 euro, the 100 is 800 (without shipment) last time I asked.

 

[OneWayPunk]

There are also the Sound City L/B200's, the Hiwatt DR-201, the Trace Elliot V6

 

[anderbass]

The Orange AD200 should be on your list.

 

[El Kabong]

Ampeg SVT100 (not the t version it was SS)

 

[lowend1]

V4B or even just the V4 (essentially the same amp)
Both sound like God, and are still sorta affordable.

 

[gillento]

V4B or even just the V4 (essentially the same amp)
Both sound like God, and are still sorta affordable.

What is the difference anyway between the V4, V4B, V4H, .....?

 

[Fealach]

There have been some awesome amps mentioned already. I don't doubt that are a bunch I've never heard of. You can spend anywhere from $100 to several thousand on a tube amp <200 watts. Sometimes your best buys are the ones you just stumble on, and have never heard of. Some to look out for:

Peavey Alphabass (not the greatest distortion IMO but a good amp and often super cheap)

Sound City - any Sound City is going to be 200 watts or less. I like liked the sound of the L120 - a guitar head - with bass, and own an X188, a super rare 200 watt bass amp. SC amps are hand wired, and great for the people that can't afford a Hiwatt or Marshall.

Marshall Super Bass or Super Lead - my 100 watt Super Lead was a wicked bass amp, though probably too much distortion at high volumes for some people.

I don't think anyone's mentioned the Sadowsky tube amp - never heard one, but they're supposed to be fantastic if you can afford one.

How low a volume do want to hear breakup? 200 watts might be too much. My x188 breaks up nicely, but it's deadly loud. Same with the Mesa 400 I owned.