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Mesa Boogie Subway series

Do you feel a difference between the two power sections? Is the difference between 350 and 800w really noticable?
Tone wise, are they the same?
I'll put it this way -- the only time I ever found the D-350 inadequate power-wise was at an outdoor gig where I really should have brought the D-800. Tone-wise, they're similar enough. I never felt that the D-800 is dark like some people say -- it's certainly bright enough for me, anyway, and I'm someone who likes a fairly bright sound.
 
I'll put it this way -- the only time I ever found the D-350 inadequate power-wise was at an outdoor gig where I really should have brought the D-800. Tone-wise, they're similar enough. I never felt that the D-800 is dark like some people say -- it's certainly bright enough for me, anyway, and I'm someone who likes a fairly bright sound.
Thanks. May I ask you to take a picture of both amps to have an idea of the different sizes of both amps?
Actually really interested in the d-350. It looks like the amp is almost as big as a DI.
And this amp is not available in Europe yet.
 
Thanks. May I ask you to take a picture of both amps to have an idea of the different sizes of both amps?
Actually really interested in the d-350. It looks like the amp is almost as big as a DI.
Sure, here ya go. It's bigger than a DI, but it's small (and light!) for an amp.
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