Anybody try both the dirty shirley mini and the bogner atma?

[pickslide]

If you have played both, which did you prefer and why?

 

[Rdodson]

I have an Atma and have played the DS Mini several times. It really is apples and oranges. The Atma is an amazing multiple channel, multiple sound amp that with the right cabinet is a super-giggable/sessionable amp; especially with good glass.

The DS Mini has the most amazingly rich gain; comparable to the big brother DS, a real JTM45, a Soldano, etc. (I am not saying that it has the same amount of gain, just the richness/character of it is SO good). So if you are drawn to an XTC or BE100, then get the Atma. If you are drawn to an SLO or vintage Marshall, get the DS Mini.

I'm an XTC guy, so I got the Atma but honestly LOVE the DS Mini.

 

[tripstan]

I have an Atma and have played the DS Mini several times. It really is apples and oranges. The Atma is an amazing multiple channel, multiple sound amp that with the right cabinet is a super-giggable/sessionable amp; especially with good glass.

The DS Mini has the most amazingly rich gain; comparable to the big brother DS, a real JTM45, a Soldano, etc. (I am not saying that it has the same amount of gain, just the richness/character of it is SO good). So if you are drawn to an XTC or BE100, then get the Atma. If you are drawn to an SLO or vintage Marshall, get the DS Mini.

I'm an XTC guy, so I got the Atma but honestly LOVE the DS Mini.

Very well put. I've played both and don't think I could say it better. I own a mini DS.

 

[MetalHeadd]

I have an Atma and have played the DS Mini several times. It really is apples and oranges. The Atma is an amazing multiple channel, multiple sound amp that with the right cabinet is a super-giggable/sessionable amp; especially with good glass.

The DS Mini has the most amazingly rich gain; comparable to the big brother DS, a real JTM45, a Soldano, etc. (I am not saying that it has the same amount of gain, just the richness/character of it is SO good). So if you are drawn to an XTC or BE100, then get the Atma. If you are drawn to an SLO or vintage Marshall, get the DS Mini.

I'm an XTC guy, so I got the Atma but honestly LOVE the DS Mini.

Very well put. I've played both and don't think I could say it better. I own a mini DS.

Agreed, you nailed it. I own an Atma and have spent some quality time with the DS mini. Both great amps at what they do best.