Freddie75 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi guys, Basically, the only thing putting me off getting an Aguilar DB750 is the weight, so I'm wondering just how close the DB659 preamp with Genz Benz Streamliner 900 as the power amp will get me to it soundwise? I currently have the tonehammer pedal through the Streamliner ' so would it be a pointless task to get rid of the pedal and replace with the db659??? I have tried the th500 but prefer the tubey sound of the genz. I'm not convinced.that the th500 is in the same tonal park as the db750 (not sure whether its even meant to be - that could just be my.lack of kmowledge!). Thanks in advance Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I've heard both the DB750 and the DB659 preamp and they are definetly diferent creatures. I don't know how much this was due to the power amp used with the preamp but IMO if you're aiming for the sound of a DB750 then only a DB750 will satisfy you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie75 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1415717159' post='2602981'] I've heard both the DB750 and the DB659 preamp and they are definetly diferent creatures. I don't know how much this was due to the power amp used with the preamp but IMO if you're aiming for the sound of a DB750 then only a DB750 will satisfy you [/quote] Thanks for your input - I might just have to bite the bullet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I think a TH500 can get close-ish but it lacks the heft of the DB750. I find both amps plug'n'play and the TH is very pleasing soundwise but the DB750 has something else. It has BALLS and this is what you get in a big block that you just can't get otherwise..and certainly not class D. So, the TH500 maybe a pretty close cigar but it isn't the DB750. But.......... depending where you get to play, the DB750 may be overkill and this is why class D may be a valid alternative...and why I also have a TH500 as well as a DB750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Sadly, there is no substitute for massive power supplies which deliver grunt with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 TH500 is about as close as you can get to the DB750 but it'll never have the sheer heft of the transformer in the big head. Using DB cabs helps a little with the TH to get the signature Aguilar tone that most people are familiar with (although my personal favourite Aggie sound is a DB751 with a pair of GS410's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Owen speaketh the truth. I use a DB680 preamp, into a QSC PLX 3102 power amp. Bass end is truly something to hear an feel. As my drummer once pointed out, it made him feel nauseous, in need of the toilet and made his eye balls rattle in their sockets...job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I have owned the DB750 and two DB659's. In my opinion going for D659 is a better option as the DB750 is a beast to carry and there are a lot of components to cause a problem.. The 659 is a simple layout and you can mix and match your poweramps for the desired tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I know it's not a DB750 but I have a DB751 and had a TH500 at the same time and can say that they are very different. I found the TH500 to be a bit 'lightweight' (no pun intended) in comparison. The 751 definitely has all the heft and headroom you'd ever want. Having had a DB751 before, I contacted Aguilar when I was buying the TH500, as I was wanting the DB751 sound, and they said that the sound of the TH500 would be different. I assumed it would be close enough but I couldn't get there with it so I ended up buying a DB751 and let the TH500 go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Agreed, The Tone Hammer sounds nothing like the DB amps or pre's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Still sounds nice though, am loving mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 how heavy is it? I looked it up a while back and the DB750 didn't seem that crazy heavy to my mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 well its basically the same as the db751 so its about 42lbs, i never had a massive issue moving my 750 in a road case, plus when you turn it on! its worth it! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 As previous posters have mentioned, that lump of iron is responsible for more than just weight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 My DB750 has their road case, and I'd be shocked if it was anywhere near 43lbs... but if you said it was closer to 60lbs, then I wouldn't be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildmanofrock Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have a DB751 with your old Tonehammer 500 as back up, Freddie. Buggered if I can tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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