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**New SWR headlite™ Mini-Amp**

not really sure if the headlite's preamp is similar, but it does sound pretty darn good w/ my realist loaded upright.

and really dig the headlite w/ the MM cab. sheer authoritative punch city.

I have a friend who uses the Headlite with a Realist. He's very happy with it. I thought the Genz 9.0 sounded better, but my friend prefers the SWR. He uses it with an Epi UL112. Adds an Epi UL110 when needed.
 
I have a friend who uses the Headlite with a Realist. He's very happy with it. I thought the Genz 9.0 sounded better, but my friend prefers the SWR. He uses it with an Epi UL112. Adds an Epi UL110 when needed.

i have a shuttle 9.0, too, and it does sound good regardless of the cab.

but i like the darker thicker sounds i can dial up w/ the headlite. the shuttle is more open and clearer sounding for solos and arco, but i much prefer walking and just plain ol' digging with the headlite.