Marshall Dual Monoblock or Mesa 50/50 or ?

[messenger]

In the new year I'm going to be looking to get a new power amp. At first I'll be using it with my Digitech RP500 but I plan on getting a new tube preamp down the road (not sure what yet). I'd be looking to spend under $500 for a poweramp. I will only be using one cabinet so brigdeable or being able to run one side by itself is a must. Lighter weight is a plus. So what do you guys recommend.

 

[bigdaddyd]

If light weight is a plus, the Marshall is out.

 

[Motorpud]

I don't know about the Mesa but the Marshall you can use one side at a time

 

[scottcrud]

The Marshall is going to weigh a ton! Louder too ( the Marshall is 2x100 watt amps). And yes, you can use one side at a time on the Boogie too.

 

[bigdaddyd]

Just to be clear, the Marshall is awesome. I had one, and only used one side at a time, but it is HUGE and HEAVY.