Grateful Dead Music Forum

Since both have been selling on eBay for about the same price ($500-$600), other than weight, why would one choose one over the other?

tnx,
mk

I think the theory is that you could "breakup" the 50W amp at a lower volume than the 100W amp. I don't know because I've never tested the theory.

More clean headroom with the 2100. Easier to clip with the 250 (plus you could always bridge the 250 for 100W).

Depends on what you need a power amp for. I'd love for someone to post clips of how the 50W amp sounds when the Sentry Monitor is limiting.

Jim

I'm actually considering trying one as a Weir amp where clean is key. I don't play 'big' places, but I do play out and I have (2) 1x12 cabs with EVM-12L speakers.

mk

That's what I was thinking. I think you'd want the MC2100 for the extra power. I know another "Weir" guitarist that has my old MC2100 and it sounds great. Plus you'd have a spare channel in case something happens to one. Then again, if weight is a factor, you could bridge the 250 together and still get 100W.

Jim

If I bridge, can I still connect two separate speaker cabs, each with one 8-ohm 12" speaker?

mk

If you bridge, it's like having a mono amp. But instead of having 4, 8, and 16 ohm connections, you'll have 2, 4, and 8 ohm taps. 2 x 8 ohm speakers in parallel is 4 ohms so you'd need to use the 4 ohm tap and connect both 8 ohm speakers to it. The speakers don't need to be wired "together" away from the amp. They can be wired "together" right at the amp.

You'd probably never use one channel alone if you get the 250 unless you're just playing for yourself at home or a real quiet gig (no drums?). You need the headroom that only a 100W (or higher) can give. Weight is 57 lbs. for the 2100 vs. 35 lbs. for the 250.