Simul Class 395 Vs 2:90 power amp

[Kanga Blue]

Hi sadly my 395 power amp has been stolen, 240v version in Australia... will be hard to replace have never seen another over here.... what am I going to miss with a Simul 2:90 Power Amplifier?

For lead I usually when class A 30 watt only ... I cannot go class A only on Mesa Boogie Simul 2:90 Power Amplifier correct?

Half drive on a 2:90 is still AB correct?

What else will I miss?

It's hard to believe what must be a much cheaper unit can sound as good as a 395.... I never AB them has anyone else?

 

[ando]

I've never played a 395, but the 2:90 is a freaking beast of an amp. It kicks serious ***. I think you'll learn to like it.

 

[stav92]

half drive sucks. Use the regular 90 watt mode, with Modern mode (for high gain), Or deep mode for ultra clean. The 2:90 is an AMAZING power amp. You have nothing to worry about !