Ashdown confusion - overpowering cab

[AndyTheBassBison]

I'm sure this has been discussed a zillion times but I can't seem to find anything that answers my question (that I can understand!) and I don't really understand this stuff.

I'm in the process of buying a rig and the UK-built Ashdown MAG 600 tickles my fancy - [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ashdown-MAG-600-EVO-I-(Limited-Run)~ID~11199.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...n)~ID~11199.asp[/url]

I won't be able to afford 2 cabs straight away. Will I be able to run a single cab without destroying it if the output knob is turned down? I'm thinking of starting with an Ashdown ABM compact 210/115 or mini 115 depending on what I can hold of 2nd hand (all 300W @ 8 ohms).

Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers.

[stevie]

The simple answer is yes.

[Shire]

The mini 48 cab is 600w and the mini 115 is 300w (as you pointed out) see if you can treat yourself to both. I have the pair and love them. Great size but the 48 is significantly heavier

[bassmansky]

i have a abm 1x15 compact,its the older uk made cab and it sounds v good.would go well with the mag head,you can pick them up for around £130.Add another cab to it when funds permit.in my experience the uk made abm cabs are better than the new ones for some reason.

[AndyTheBassBison]

Thanks for your responses. I will buy the head (a UK made head seems to good to miss) and continue to scour the internet to get hold of the 1st cab. Bring on the rig!