tube amps

Are you looking for a tube power amp or a tube head? The Aguilar DB359 is an all tube head, the DB728 is their tube power amp. I just bought a DB728, so I'll let you know what I think of it when it comes.

 

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As for your question about the VHT amps, I'm not sure...I don't have any experience with them.

 

well, this is a dilemma. i have the db359 and think it's the best sounding amp ever. just amazing clarity with punch and warmth--brightness without harshness--and a fast bottom end that i have found to be unparalleled. it's still heavy--but worth every pound. i've had no reliability problems. it's also quite versatile. don't let the simple looks (good ones i might add) fool you--a little nudge on an eq knob makes for a big difference. top rate quality--i could just go on and on. as to the vht. i own a vht pittbull guitar combo and think it sounds great. i bought the amp from an endorsee (pedal steel player) for vht, and he couldn't say enough good things about them. my buddy, however, bought an older, used vht combo, and has had basically no response from stevie at vht after repeated emails and phone calls. now, each side of the two-ninety-two is about half the power of the db359. it's power comes from 2 kt-88's on each side (stereo amp--interchangeable with 6550's--the same power tubes as db359). therefore, i'd guess it's about the same power (using both channels), as the db359 has 4 6550's. i'm sure it's a fantastic ~200 watt tube power amp--if you want a separate 200 watt tube power section, i can't think of a better choice. if you go with the 2-90-2, let me know how you like it. as to the two-fifty-two, it's a great amp also, but is only 50w per side, and uses el34 tubes--nice clear sounding power; i just don't know if they can pack the same bottom end punch. happy shopping.