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Peavey MiniMega 1000

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/\/\3phist0 said:
Yet all the while Mesa & Gallien Krueger---> still made in Northern California.
Northern California where wages and the cost of living is ridiculously high.
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Not arguing buying American but as a comparison:
GK MB800 800watts - $700
Mesa Subway 800watts - $700
Peavey Minimega 1000watts - $600

So overseas manufacturing obviously makes a difference in price.

Again, not stating an opinion, just making a point about being competitive in a shrinking market.
 
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BurningSkies said:
Yeah, as someone who's using Dave's cabs too, this one looks like a great fit. I'd be all over this if I wasn't using one of Bobby's other amps already, the IPR2-3000-DSP. Although there could be one in the future just as an alternative or backup. I know that there's been general interest in these units from the GB/fF camp since announced for these. After moving to 'big power-no headroom ceiling' all other amps have left me underwhelmed, so this one could be gold.
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I'm using the IPR2's in my PA system, but I'm using 7500's to drive my subs, and 5000's to drive my mid/high cabs. I was very skeptical of going the lightweight route with the amps for my PA, as I'm used to lead sled amps. But, I figured, what the heck, I'll give these a try, since it would be nice to have a power amp rack that doesn't weigh over 200lbs for a change. And damn, these IPR2's really deliver!! 2 of the 7500's make my 4 EV MTL-1X dual 18's really hammer, and we have yet to get them to clip, even when *really* pushing things at outdoor shows.

I can only imagine how great the 3000 must work in a bass rig. If I ever go the pre/power route, there's no doubt in my mind there'll be an IPR2 in the power section of the setup.
 
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Ryan L. said:
I'm using the IPR2's in my PA system, but I'm using 7500's to drive my subs, and 5000's to drive my mid/high cabs. I was very skeptical of going the lightweight route with the amps for my PA, as I'm used to lead sled amps. But, I figured, what the heck, I'll give these a try, since it would be nice to have a power amp rack that doesn't weigh over 200lbs for a change. And damn, these IPR2's really deliver!! 2 of the 7500's make my 4 EV MTL-1X dual 18's really hammer, and we have yet to get them to clip, even when *really* pushing things at outdoor shows.

I can only imagine how great the 3000 must work in a bass rig. If I ever go the pre/power route, there's no doubt in my mind there'll be an IPR2 in the power section of the setup.
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Yeah. They're great amps I think. Have you ever had anyone say to you "those amps sound like lightweight class D amps" when you used them? ;)
 
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QUOTE="Got2SadowskyNYC, post: 17993265, member: 233299"]My first bass was a Peavey. I still have it. My first amp was an old Peavey KB100 that my parents had. My first real bass amp was a Peavey Combo 115. I've played for artists that endorsed Peavey. Peavey asked me to endorse their basses. I passed but not because it was Peavey.

I was a Peavey fan and user.

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After watching the "Undercover Boss" featuring Peavey I can not, in good conscience, purchase Peavey. If you haven't seen it you need to. Hartley should change his name to Heartless.[/QUOTE]

My first amp was also a Peavey and I've owned several of their amps and preamps over the last 30 years. I always considered them to be one of the most underrated bass amp manufactures around. I just watched the Undercover Boss episode I can honestly say I will never purchase one of their products again. In think it's obvious that the way they handled their employees in that show and the fact that they keep promising new products they can't deliver shows that their days are numbered. :rollno:
 
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Bobby seems to feel that what they are going to offer is still very relevant as the power section combined with the features it has make it so. It is frustrating with how the gun was jumped when it really wasn't at a point to be released.
 
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