Ampeg SVT AV, worth changing for Aguilar DB751

[jembullo]

Hi Folks
I currently own an Ampeg SVT AV valve head but really fancy swapping for something like the Aguilar DB751 head on the grounds it seems to have a nice warm sound but half the weight of the SVT , wondered if anyone had any opinions or experience with the Aggy head or both. Much appreciated. Jem

[Mr. Foxen]

Do you like the specifically Ampeg thing?

[jembullo]

I do like the Ampeg sound a lot, but shifting the thing from gig to gig is starting to take its toll on me, listened to the Aguilar the other day but the brand new asking price is out the question.

[Mr. Foxen]

Once you are wanting a different sound to the Ampeg, that opens the field right up. Being light and price are the limiting factors. I generally go for get an amp that does the sound and weight you want, and add cabs until loud enough, because can get lightweight loud cabs now. Maybe a 100w valve head will be enough and those are bunches lighter than 2 or 300w ones.

[ashevans09]

Just personally, from side by siding my Mesa with an Aguilar DB750, they're completely different beasts. I realise this isn't exactly like for like but I found while it was a lovely amp, it just didn't have the same warmth as the all tube head.

That said, loads of people who I used to see use ampeg habitually seem to have made the shift to aguilar, so what would I know?