Some are full solid state while others have a vacuum tube preamp making a big difference on the sound.
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What a clever idea !
If ever my main amp fails, I might get this pre/DI and feed a Yamaha pro amp. Versatility and peace of mind !
I had been gigging with a rack preamp/power amp setup for many years but wasn't very excited about the rack preamp options when I needed a change as that particular market seems pretty slow these days. So, the Mesa replaced the rack pre instead and had the side benefit of allowing me to drop down to a smaller rack with just the power amp in it since the Mesa is on my pedalboard.
I’ve owned the WD800 and the TT800 and really liked them both, but the 800D is just so great that I sold my WD800 and have my TT800 listed in the classifieds.
Just purchased a second 800D as a backup.
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So far, the 800D is on top of the list with almost 30%.
Super impressive considering it's the most recent model, and it has been out of stock most of the time since its introduction.
Super impressive considering it's the most recent model, and it has been out of stock most of the time since its introduction.
I've been using my Subway preamp-DI with QSC CP12 at one of the church campuses I play at regularly. Works great!
The only I've played a bit is the WD-800. Made me decide to finally get rid of Mesa Boogie Bass 400 all tube amp and was going to use the proceeds to get me one but life happened. I am sure any of these are good. Some people even think that the tubeless D800 and D800+ is the way to go.
I'm still honeymooning with the BD800 and love the sound and feel, to me, the most powerful sounding of the lineup. But I'm extra lucky to have the TT and WD, plus the DI Plus for my fly rig. They all sound different, they all sound great, and they each have unique features. I use them all.
Started with the D-800..because that was the only one that came out.
Next D-800+ came out...Doh!....so I had to have one for the extra features
Tried the WD-800 and TT-800 and chose the D-800+, Just great sounds amplifying my bass guitars.
Matches so great with my Epifani UL410 and 310 cabs
Actually could have just stayed with the D-800...Sounds great and I am never selling!
Next D-800+ came out...Doh!....so I had to have one for the extra features
Tried the WD-800 and TT-800 and chose the D-800+, Just great sounds amplifying my bass guitars.
Matches so great with my Epifani UL410 and 310 cabs
Actually could have just stayed with the D-800...Sounds great and I am never selling!
If anyone is looking for a Mesa 800D, I’m pretty sure Sweetwater still has some left but they won’t last long.
I've had my D-800+ for about 6 months, and it is awesome. It really allows you to bring out the best tone from each instrument, as you can tweak the controls to suit each different bass (at least that's what I do). And it has power and headroom for days.
I pair it with a RevSound RS212, and I honestly can't think of anything I need in a rig that this pair doesn't cover.
I pair it with a RevSound RS212, and I honestly can't think of anything I need in a rig that this pair doesn't cover.
Towards the end of this month will make 5 years using the D800+ paired with my Genz cabs. This set up does everything I want or need.
Please read my response to @Cheezmo.
LOL, I have no doubt the 800D is an incredible amp. (the entire Subway line is great imho) But, I'll stick with the 800+ thank you very much.Please read my response to @Cheezmo.
I understand and agree that the entire Mesa Subway line is “the best of the best”.LOL, I have no doubt the 800D is an incredible amp. (the entire Subway line is great imho) But, I'll stick with the 800+ thank you very much.
but please trust me. You DO NOT want to play through an 800D because one of two things will happen. You’ll either want to replace the 800+ or you’ll want both.
Love both my D800 and 800D.
Both are are simple to operate and each has their own voice.
Both are are simple to operate and each has their own voice.
I have the D800+ and WD800. The WD is my normal stage amp. It's usually paired with the Subway 215.
Had a D800 for a little while but sold it. Now run TT800 w/ 2x15 and D800+ w/2x12 Subway cabinets
I can't speak to the differences between all the Subways, but the D-350 and D-800 are the most similar, mainly differing in wattage and all the nuance that contains, but the others have different characteristics that make them unique. I find the D-350 does pretty much everything I need, even volume, but I'm mostly playing folk rock, gospel, and jazz type things.
