Mesa 2:90 and Mes 2:50 Differences

[ttosh]

What are the main differences in these two power amps? I assume the 2:90 would be best for the triaxis?

 

[rpdz]

If you're lookng for more power amp distortion go with the 2:50. The 2:90 is so loud you don't really need to turn it up all that much. The 2:90 also weighs a ton! However, it is designed to switch modes via midi with the Triaxis. Lastly, if you like el34's, I believe there is a bias switch on the 2:50. Although, I've heard you can use el34's in the class A sockets of the 2:90. I hope this helps.

 

[ttosh]

I used to have a 295 PA that weighed a ton. It was 4U. Is the 2:90 lighter than that? It also allowed EL34's to be put in the Class A slots.

 

[rpdz]

The 2:90 may be a bit lighter. It's only 2U because of the way the tubes are arranged. Serious transformers like the 295.