by Malcolm » Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:20 pm
Mark, I expect you to buy the next Two coffees.I do appreciate that they are excellent amps, but do I really need one-- No. I tried one out in the MSA room at Dallas, and yes it was amazing amp, to quote Mitchell Smithey " I got to have one of these" ,on being told price, ( $1200 appx in US, at that time), it changed to " I guess I don't". Good luck to anyone who can afford one, like old moneybags Bing, I certainly couldn't now I have retired, living on reduced income.It took me years to work up to the standard of gear I currently own, mainly from gig money I earned (this is something that players used to get for playing , doesn't happen these days), so there is absolutely no way I could afford two grand for an amp.
Even if I was in position of having that amount of cash I would not spend that amount on an amp, in my humble opinion NO amp is worth that money. Having listened to Mike Johnson in ShowPro room play through a bog standard 112 using only DD3, all I can say is it proves tone is mainly in he hands, best sound I have ever heard.
I do realise that Telonics are quality products, and Dave and his crew ( you included Mark) give exceptional service but honestly believe these amps are way beyond the budget of the average Steelie. If you are in position to buy one then good luck to you and hope it brings you great pleasure, but two grand out of my domestic budget is a no no. Even Dallas is off the agenda now, as it is just too expensive.
This is just a personal opinion and is no criticism of these amps or Telonics products, and would suggest that people at least try them, and can say that you get exceptional service from Mark.
MSA Millennium SD1O, GK MB200,Sica 12 and Telonics 15 speakers , Joyo American Sound pre amp, Jay Ganz Straight Ahead 500w class D Amp, Hilton pedal, Peterson tuners,Digitech RP150,Scott Dixon seat/ flight case.
2 -- I could not afford that amount, more than that I am perfectly happy with my MB200 and my back up 112. 
Take care Mark
