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power choices for the NV425

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Peg_legs, Dec 29, 2005.


  1. Dec 29, 2005 #1
    Peg_legs

    Peg_legs

    Nov 19, 2005
    Huntsville, AL
    My original plan was to power the NV425 with an RBI preamp and a Crest CA6 or some other similar Pa amp. Now I'm on the fence between using the RBI/PA amp setup or an all tube head like the Traynor YBA 200 or a used MESA. I've already got the RBI. My concern with the YBA is volume. Any suggestions?
     
  5. Dec 29, 2005 #2
    tombowlus

    tombowlus If it sounds good, it is good Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2003
    Fremont, Ohio
    Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
    I have not played through the YBA 200, but IME, the NV series just loves all-tube heads. If the budget allows, the Sadowsky SA200 is definitely top dog in the tone department (only my V8 comes close), but a Bass 400/400+ would make a nice match and not break the bank.

    Tom.
     
  10. Dec 29, 2005 #3
    cheezewiz

    cheezewiz Supporting Member

    Mar 27, 2002
    Ohio
    The 400/400+ would be a good solution in my book. I use a 400+ with a NV610 and think they work very well together.
     
  14. Dec 30, 2005 #4
    ZoomBoy

    ZoomBoy

    Jul 24, 2000
    Sutton, Massachusetts
    And I really dig my Peavey Classic 400 on mine. I've heard that the RBI and a power amp matches up pretty well if you can't go all tube.

    Jeff
     
  18. Dec 30, 2005 #5
    Fuzzbass

    Fuzzbass P5 with overdrive Supporting Member

    Dec 13, 2001
    Maryland, between Bawlmer & DC
    All-tube would probably be the bomb, but I can say that RBI + NV610 is a fantastic match.

    Perhaps you tube amp owners can comment on this: my only concern about a 200W all-tube amp is that the amount of warmth/overdrive might change drastically depending on the situation: e.g. small rehearsal/jam versus loud rock gig. I'm probably more concerned than most, because my bass rarely goes thru the PA.