Mesa Subway D-800+

[Jeff Bonny]

Bergantino B|Amp-Power and Versatility (and cost-efficiency!)

Somebody makes an amp that controls your TV.

The Mesa controls my TV....I haven't turned the TV on since I got it.

(btw that Berg is not at all my personal cuppa tea but purely from a cool gizmo point of view it looks like it might be kinda awesome)

 

[Munjibunga]

Bergantino B|Amp-Power and Versatility (and cost-efficiency!)

Somebody makes an amp that controls your TV.

I said I wasn't going to mention that amp in this thread, so you spared me. Also, that amp will soon start your coffee maker in the morning.

 

[mmbongo]

I said I wasn't going to mention that amp in this thread, so you spared me. Also, that amp will soon start your coffee maker in the morning.

I like good old fashioned analog coffee. No digital for me, thanks!

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Bergantino B|Amp-Power and Versatility (and cost-efficiency!)

Somebody makes an amp that controls your TV.

Software preamp. For my preamp i still prefer analog, in a pedal effect software is fine...
For my amp front end I'll pass.
I dont need my amp "freezing" like an iphone or randomly rebooting for no reason.

 

[Munjibunga]

I like good old fashioned analog coffee. No digital for me, thanks!

But ... but ... it's gluten free!

 

[Joebone]

But ... but ... it's gluten free!

Hang on here…I've spent too much time with great musicians in Waffle Houses, IHOPS, and the like at 4 am to believe that gluten and great groove are not related...

 

[gregbackstrom]

I'm going to respond to this in the thread about another builder's amp.

You mean the builder who just lowered the retail price of his amps by $200? That might affect resale value too.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Back on the rail guys, please.

Money to burn and multiple amps, yet griping on one hand about an improved model coming to market while simultaneously crowing about the software updates for anither device that is tageted toward a completely different audience. And the silly commentary about it doing everything including making coffee.
This sort of swiss amy knife product just congers up in my memory visions of this:

To each their own.

 

[gregbackstrom]

Back on the rail guys, please.

Money to burn and multiple amps, yet griping on one hand about an improved model coming to market while simultaneously crowing about the software updates for anither device that is tageted toward a completely different audience. And the silly commentary about it doing everything including making coffee.
This sort of swiss amy knife product just congers up in my memory visions of this:

To each their own.

Agreed! My D-800+ should arrive this week. I'm excited!

 

[Ewo]

Actually, that DDofS attack this past Friday has me doubting the wisdom of the _Internet of Things_. An article in Popular Mechanics said the attack was probably carried out by hijacking smart appliances.

So I'm pretty glad my D-800 _won't_ start my coffee pot.


Added: Here's the article.

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[MyMusic]

As good as my D-800 sounds, I'll make my own coffee.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

They're not "bargain" or "low priced". Mesa never is, and that's OK.

They're priced in line with competitor offerings while coming very late to the Class D party. That's also OK.

The 5 year transferable warranty, is part of the value equation.
build quality, and reputation of reliability also bring value to the table.
These additional items make it a comparative bargain when measured against other products in it's price bracket.

 

[StayLow]

Note to Mesa, from an owner of 8 amps/cabs with your logo on it and who is highly computer literate with an IT-related diploma and typing this on my phone (so don't mistake me for Luddite); if you ever make an amp with a screen, menus, USB, etc, I won't buy or play it if it's the last amp on earth.

And I'll probably ditch the Mesa gear I already have.

Class D is going plenty far enough. Stick to your guns.

 

[Jeff Bonny]

Note to Mesa, from an owner of 8 amps/cabs with your logo on it and who is highly computer literate with an IT-related diploma and typing this on my phone (so don't mistake me for luddite); if you ever make an amp with a screen, menus, USB, etc, I won't buy or play it if it's the last amp on earth.

And I'll probably ditch the Mesa gear I already have.

Class D is going plenty far enough. Stick to your guns.

I like sports cars and would rather bite down on a file and rip it outta my mouth than own an SUV. The Porsche GT3 RS is a truly great modern sports car but would I pass on it just because Porsche also makes that stupid ****ing Cayenne? Not a chance.

 

[gregbackstrom]

Note to Mesa, from an owner of 8 amps/cabs with your logo on it and who is highly computer literate with an IT-related diploma and typing this on my phone (so don't mistake me for luddite); if you ever make an amp with a screen, menus, USB, etc, I won't buy or play it if it's the last amp on earth.

And I'll probably ditch the Mesa gear I already have.

Class D is going plenty far enough. Stick to your guns.

Boy, you sound just like a Luddite to me! "Send all those fancy new spinning frames and power looms straight to Hell! The old way is the right way!"
But for me, keep bringing on this great 21st Century technology!!

 

[Munjibunga]

You mean the builder who just lowered the retail price of his amps by $200? That might affect resale value too.

True, but on the other hand I don't have to sell that amp to buy Amp+. I get Amp+ for free.

 

[gregbackstrom]

I like sports cars and would rather bite down on a file and rip it outta my mouth than own an SUV. The Porsche GT3 RS is a truly great modern sports car but would I pass on it just because Porsche also makes that stupid ****ing Cayenne? Not a chance.

I have trouble fitting all my gear in a GT3 RS! But I can get it all in my Toyota Highlander.

 

[Jeff Bonny]

I have trouble fitting all my gear in a GT3 RS! But I can get it all in my Toyota Highlander.

To each his own. I get everything I need to in an Abarth.

 

[Munjibunga]

I'd hate to be misunderstood, so here's where I stand on this.

1. I think Mesa builds very high-quality amps. That is their well-deserved reputation.

2. I own two of their amps and like them.

3. I'm not in such a snit that I'm going to pull the old, "I'll never buy Mesa again" thing. The contrary is more likely.

4. I'm a capitalist - I understand the profit motive. So from that perspective I don't blame Mesa management for doing what they think will serve their shareholders best.

5. I have no ill will toward Andy or Mesa.

6. Bottom line, I said what I said, and I am disappointed that both amps weren't released at the same time so we could choose between the two. I would've been thrilled to pay the extra $100 for the additional features.

 

[StayLow]

I like sports cars and would rather bite down on a file and rip it outta my mouth than own an SUV. The Porsche GT3 RS is a truly great modern sports car but would I pass on it just because Porsche also makes that stupid ****ing Cayenne? Not a chance.

Admitted hyperbole on my part... I wouldn't ditch any gear.

As a (former) Porche owner too, I can definitely empathize!