I currently use a markbass 102P (2x10 4ohm) cab with an ashdown LG1000 head, therefore 500w into the cab at 4ohm. However I have always felt that the head is quiet and i have both input and output gain up almost full!!! I used to have an ashdown MAG300 head and marshall 4x10 cab and the input/output gains set at just over half!!!! why is this???
anyway, ive sold my rig and i'm looking at replacements. I do have an ashdown MAG15 cab (8ohm) and cant afford to replace both head and cab so looking for a good LOUD head to use with the mag15.
I really like the look of the GK MB2-500 but wonder if i'd have similar problems as i had with the LG100 in that it would seem quiet due to digital technologies!? I'm also looking at the ashdown MAG600 head as i liked my Mag300, but dont really want to run two cabs.
Any advice on a good head to buy??? I have a budget of about £450 - £500 so what do you guys use/recommend?
I really only play small/medium size venues BTW