Old SVT 2???

[Mandril]

Hi guys! Looking for a new head, I was almost decided to get an Aggie AG500, but I've found an used 5-years-old SVT-2 pro (previous model) with new tubes, for the same price than the Aggie (but this one is new). What do you think? Does an used-old model SVT2 worth the money?

And would it match a Schroeder 21012 well? Or better another cab?

Thanks!!!

 

[The 0x]

I'd go for any all tube amp over any all-solid state amp.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

The old SVT-2 Pro is pretty much the exact same as the new SVT-2 Pro except for the athetics (and some older ones had dodgy protection circuits)

Id recommend looking for an old SVT-II, i find them to be much better

- Will

 

[Mandril]

I've found a better offer today! A SVP-PRO preamp with a SVP-1500 power amp and the flight case for 400 $ less than the SVT2 or the Aggie. What do you think about that?

And again with the cabs... does a Schroeder fit well with an ampeg head? or better an ampeg cab?

 

[Plain Old Me]

I've found a better offer today! A SVP-PRO preamp with a SVP-1500 power amp and the flight case for 400 $ less than the SVT2 or the Aggie. What do you think about that?

And again with the cabs... does a Schroeder fit well with an ampeg head? or better an ampeg cab?

I'd take the SVT-2, or the Aggie if you want a more modern sound.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

SS is no comparison to all valve IMO, so id say stick with the 2 if you want rock

Ive never tried a schroeder, but i know marshall cabs seem to work damned well

 

[fiveightandten]

Hi guys! Looking for a new head, I was almost decided to get an Aggie AG500, but I've found an used 5-years-old SVT-2 pro (previous model) with new tubes, for the same price than the Aggie (but this one is new). What do you think? Does an used-old model SVT2 worth the money?

And would it match a Schroeder 21012 well? Or better another cab?

Thanks!!!

SVT-2 Non-pro is basically an SVT with a few bells and whistles. A completely different sound from the Aggy AG500. Let your ears decide this one for you, not which type of semi-conductors are in the signal path.

Also, should weight be an issue, the SVT2 isn't any lighter than a regular SVT. They're just rackmountable. Great sounding amps though.

I'd personally take the SVT though. All tonal preferences aside, you're pitting what was Ampeg's flagship at one point up against an amp that Aguilar created as a budget model.

-Nick

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I dont think he is talking about the non pro, they stopped making that about 12 years ago

The only thing the non-pro had that the regular SVT didnt was the graphic EQ IIRC, the preamp tube compliment is also different, but its apparently the closest you get to vintage SVT's (excluding skunkwork SVTs and the New SVT-VR's (id imagine) )

They really arent that heavy, the SVT 2 Non Pro is only 85 lbs and the 2-Pro is lighter at 70lbs (not including any rack you put them in obviously)

 

[Mandril]

Yes, I'm talking about the SVT-2 pro. It's 5 years old, so it's the previous model, which I think is the same but with a different look. So I should forget about the SVP-PRO with the power amp? Is it too different from the SVT2?

 

[Plain Old Me]

Yes, I'm talking about the SVT-2 pro. It's 5 years old, so it's the previous model, which I think is the same but with a different look. So I should forget about the SVP-PRO with the power amp? Is it too different from the SVT2?

No tube pre can capture what a tube power amp can do. There will not be too much difference at lower volumes, but when you crank the 2-Pro there will be a world of difference between the two.

 

[Mandril]

No tube pre can capture what a tube power amp can do. There will not be too much difference at lower volumes, but when you crank the 2-Pro there will be a world of difference between the two.

With different sound you mean the tone? Or the difference would be only the distortion that you can get from the tubes?

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

The distortion is sweet tho, its more of a light overdrive just just sounds "mwah"

I still wouldnt say its a previous model as its the same thing tho

And id go for the SVT-2 PRo over the SVP+power amp, tho, there is a really nice setup on UK ebay right now

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7417529205

but you might not be able to get it sent, but damn, i want that, even tho it is just the pre+ power setup that i have in a single head unit

 

[Mandril]

It's a nice amp! Like the svt2 but in pre+power amp?
That's the bad thing about the svp1500, it's solid state... but it's 1450 w briged, in comparision to the 300 w of the svt2pro... would the svt2 be as loud as the other? Obviously not, but, is it too loud??? that's what i'm no t sure about, that eventhought everybody says the svt2 sounds better, the svpprp + power amp has 4 times more power! stills worths the svt2? (i don't think that i need so much power, tho...)

 

[Psycho Bass Guy]

It's a nice amp! Like the svt2 but in pre+power amp?
That's the bad thing about the svp1500, it's solid state... but it's 1450 w briged,

The power rating on that amp is inflated. It's good for less than 1000 watts bridged, IME.

in comparision to the 300 w of the svt2pro... would the svt2 be as loud as the other? Obviously not,

Don't be so quick to make that assumption. They're roughly equivalent to each other in volume. The SVP1500 isn't even any cleaner!

 

[Plain Old Me]

With different sound you mean the tone? Or the difference would be only the distortion that you can get from the tubes?

You turn it up and you will know what the difference is

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

It's a nice amp! Like the svt2 but in pre+power amp?
That's the bad thing about the svp1500, it's solid state... but it's 1450 w briged, in comparision to the 300 w of the svt2pro... would the svt2 be as loud as the other? Obviously not, but, is it too loud??? that's what i'm no t sure about, that eventhought everybody says the svt2 sounds better, the svpprp + power amp has 4 times more power! stills worths the svt2? (i don't think that i need so much power, tho...)

Like my SVT-2, not like a 2-pro

And trust me, 300 watt tube will probably be as loud as 1500 watt SS

 

[Mandril]

Allright, allright, I'll get the SVT-2!!! But only because you say it... Jejejeje! JK
When everybody is saying the same, it must be true...

Thank you guys for all your comments!