whats the best!

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whats the best tube amp in the $500 range , i want a small the most 30 watt amp! i had a 5150 i didnt like it, i have a mesa half stack its too much for my room! i want a small killer metal amp that i can crank and get to the sweet spot without hearing damage! thanks in advance!
 
Re: whats the best!

Sell the 4x12, get a 1x12 or 2x12, and get a power attenuator. Trust me.
 
Re: whats the best!

Normally I don't recommend power attenuators but for high-gain amps I'm with DSS3. 2x12 and a THD Hot Plate will do ya just fine.
 
Re: whats the best!

Forget about the tube/SS debate. The best thing you can do is to buy a Valvetronix head like an AD60VTH or AD120VTH, and just use it on the Mesa 4-12 you already have. It'll only cost you around $400, and you can get any type of tone you want. Trust me, it'll sound WAY better than trying to get metal out of some little combo. With the variable wattage on back, you can turn it very low and still have heavy tight gain, and if it's on full blast, it's just as loud as most tube amps. I'm a tube snob, but still advise you to use an amp like this in your bedroom.
 
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Hey, you should try a Traynor YBA-1 or YBA-1S

It's not for the bedroom but you could use Yellow Jackets

I almost went this route. These amps sound great, are cheap, and easily modded. I am up to my ears in amps, otherwise I might own one.
 
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