Aero71 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Great review! I own a MiniMEGA and extremely happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldalziel Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Great review! I got my Minimax from GAK for £289 a while ago but they don't have them listed now, just the Minimega Edited May 30, 2016 by dieseldalziel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Just the kind of review I like to read. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Excellent review Marl. I love my rig so won't be doing anything about it. Tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Marl?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Nice review Boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464634603' post='3061028'] Marl?? [/quote] Yes. What is the matter with you boy, it's the Old Wiganish version of Mark, before it was bastardised by them Norman conqueror geezers. Does thar nay nowt lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1464636274' post='3061054'] ...it's the Old Wiganish version of Mark, before it was bastardised by them Norman conqueror geezers... [/quote] Nice recovery, Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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3below Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 [b]Marl[/b][font=arial, sans-serif][size=4] or marlstone is a calcium carbonate or lime-rich mud or mudstone which contains variable amounts of clays and silt. The dominant carbonate mineral in most [/size][/font][b]marls[/b][font=arial, sans-serif][size=4] is calcite, but other carbonate minerals such as aragonite, dolomite, and siderite may be present. Just sayin .......[/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1464642517' post='3061124'] [b]Marl[/b][font=arial, sans-serif][size=4] or marlstone is a calcium carbonate or lime-rich mud or mudstone which contains variable amounts of clays and silt. The dominant carbonate mineral in most [/size][/font][b]marls[/b][font=arial, sans-serif][size=4] is calcite, but other carbonate minerals such as aragonite, dolomite, and siderite may be present. Just sayin .......[/size][/font] [/quote] That's interesting... now what about Karl?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 [quote name='dieseldalziel' timestamp='1464627072' post='3060953'] Great review! I got my Minimax from GAK for £289 a while ago but they don't have them listed now, just the Minimega [/quote] Thomann UK currently listing them at £288. Just my luck to have bought one during a crap fluctuation in the exchange rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Great! And there was I, GAS free for 5 seconds. I hope your proud of yourself 🙄. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A TNT150 was my first giggable amp back in the early 90's and I upgraded it to a Trace AH250 and SWR Triad ASAP. Is the TNT160 standard setting quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Just noticed these are also £299 approx. on Amazon. Excellent price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464643985' post='3061145'] That's interesting... now what about Karl?? [/quote] [b]Marl pit[/b] [i]A pit dug to extract nutrient rich clay (marl), which was used as an agricultural fertilizer. Marl pits date to the post-medieval period and often their existence is evidenced through place names.[/i] I reckon I awwta mow in. Ahhhs roight, what we gawt in nawfuk unt'ut accordin-lie. Jollificearshuns. Just heffin' a mardle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dood' timestamp='1464681845' post='3061299'] I reckon I awwta mow in. Ahhhs roight, what we gawt in nawfuk unt'ut accordin-lie. Jollificearshuns. Just heffin' a mardle. [/quote] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][Dialect word(s) [b]Meaning[/b]. [b]Mardle[/b]. To gossip, or chat: Also, another name for a pond!][/font][/size] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The above quote may take me some time to translate, but I'll get there in the end. [/font] Edited May 31, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1464676013' post='3061237'] Great! And there was I, GAS free for 5 seconds. I hope your proud of yourself . [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 How does it compare with the GKMB200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1464683822' post='3061320'] How does it compare with the GKMB200? [/quote] It's louder, of course. But I'd say the MB200 is smoother-sounding and more 'modern' overall, though you can get what you would call a 'vintage' sound out of it. The MiniMax I would say is more vintage than modern, though it will do modern, with a bit of work - it gets there. Generally I feel that the MiniMax is more agricultural-sounding than the MB200, which for a little amp with limited facilities is actually quite sophisticated sonically. It [i]is[/i] a G-K after all. But having gigged both I prefer the MiniMax, which sounds better live in my opinion and has more extensive features and EQ options. Ultimately my favourite Class D amp would be the G-K MB500 Fusion, which is a beast. But it's twice the price of the MiniMax and doesn't seem to have that amp's tank-like build quality. I get the feeling that the MiniMax would be the better workhorse gigging amp over time, IF it turns out to be reliable. It [i]is[/i] a Peavey, after all... If it does an Ampeg PF500-type 'magic-smoke' job on us then all bets are off, obviously. Edited June 4, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 ....and how does it compare to the Fender Rumble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) [quote name='ColinB' timestamp='1464696182' post='3061484'] ...and how does it compare to the Fender Rumble? [/quote] The Rumble 500 V3 Combo? Favourably. They do a similar job imho, but of course how the MiniMax sounds is at least partly dependent on which cab you use with it, I imagine. I could happily have gigged the Rumble for the rest of time, but as a lazy git I wanted something physically smaller and lighter while retaining a broadly similar sound and volume level. I think the Rumble would go louder overall, but it's painful anywhere approaching maximum volume, so... The Rumble is light (16kg) but is an awkward shape and has a top handle when it could do with side handles. My MiniMax, One10, Compressor, cables, leads, stand and other gubbins all fit into a bag measuring 48 X 32 X 30cm and weighs 12kg. That 4kg makes a big difference over distance, as does the shape, which is far less awkward to carry and doesn't bark your shins as you walk along. First-world problems and their solutions, eh?? Edited June 4, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 [quote name='ColinB' timestamp='1464698845' post='3061520'] Thank you. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1464680264' post='3061284'] Is the TNT160 standard-setting quality? [/quote] It is if you're into Peavey. I'm assuming that Peavey people will be interested in the MiniMax, Peavey's first foray into the lightweight bass amp head market - and will want to know if it's a 'real' Peavey, or just a standard Class-D amp with 'Peavey' printed on the front of it. So for them I am not really comparing the Peavey MiniMax to the Class-D's of G-K and their ilk, I'm comparing it with the tried-and-trusted workhorse Peaveys of yore that are beloved by Peavey fans. In my view this Peavey would fit the bill nicely and endear itself to said Peavey fans, IF, as I say, it's got the legendary Peavey reliability - but there's no way of knowing that at this time. Peavey, Peavey, Peavey! Edited May 31, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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