Has anyone A/B'ed the Engl Invader 100 and the Invader 150?

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After speaking with Misha we're going to chalk up his liking the 100 over the 150 to the Engl cab the 150 was being pushed through at WMC. :lol: Has anyone else compared the 100 watt version to the 150 watt version? I know the volume difference won't really matter as it's 10x the wattage for 2x the volume, plus Engl amps are well-known for their ability to run on a linear taper when it comes to volume. :wub: For those who have played both, is the 150 tighter at all? Any difference between the two really? :shrug: I'm ready to pull the trigger on one of these and if the special order is going to be a pain I might just grab the 150. I found a way to get like a good $280 off the 150 if I grab it so it would still end up less than the Invader 100 at normal price. :D I wasn't sure if the different power section would be the equivalent of the Mesa Dual Recto vs the Triple Recto, or if it would be a non-issue as the Engl power amp section seems to act differently than that of a Mesa. :idea: Any help gents? :scratch: Thanks! :wub:
 

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It has the same blue switch!
 
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i've read about dudes here in germany selling their 150W invaders for the 100W version after it came out. I've never read/heard about anybody doing the oposite, or who has liked the 150W version over the 100W one. It seems to be the general consensus with this amp.

The only reason i see for getting the 150W version over the 100W is if you're getting a much better deal for the 150W one.
 
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loktide said:
i've read about dudes here in germany selling their 150W invaders for the 100W version after it came out. I've never read/heard about anybody doing the oposite, or who has liked the 150W version over the 100W one. It seems to be the general consensus with this amp.

The only reason i see for getting the 150W version over the 100W is if you're getting a much better deal for the 150W one.
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Oh okay cool, thanks for that info! :yesway: I'll end up getting about $280 off the 150W version or $270 off the 100W one, so nah not a huge discount over the 100W one. :D I guess I'll just cross my fingers and hope they can special order me one of the 100W versions from Engl! :wub: It's weird that Engl doesn't post the 100W version on their website anymore though, are they planning on discontinuing it or something? :scratch: :ugh:
 
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HighGain510 said:
It's weird that Engl doesn't post the 100W version on their website anymore though, are they planning on discontinuing it or something? :scratch: :ugh:
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afaik, they actually never had it on their website. For some reason i have the impression they don't take too much care of it anyway :shrug:

btw, major congrats on your amp choice :metal:

i'm actually still trying to settle on a head and the invader is currently on top of my list. I'll be looking forward your review+picstory
 
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HighGain510 said:
Oh okay cool, thanks for that info! :yesway: I'll end up getting about $280 off the 150W version or $270 off the 100W one, so nah not a huge discount over the 100W one. :D I guess I'll just cross my fingers and hope they can special order me one of the 100W versions from Engl! :wub: It's weird that Engl doesn't post the 100W version on their website anymore though, are they planning on discontinuing it or something? :scratch: :ugh:
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How much of a savings will this translate to when you sell it to us on here? :lol:
 
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EL34s come to life when they're pushed! The more I turn up my invader 100 the more complex it gets. It's so dynamic and harmonically rich at practice/gigging (same volume to me :D) that it almost sounds like it has a light chorus on it. I mean this in a VERY GOOD way! I can't imagine you'd be able to push the 150 that hard without blowing out windows.
 
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hey joe, try KT77's in there and tell me how that goes. im curious.

damn you ENGL fanboys.. i havent even SEEN one...
 
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LordOVchaoS said:
EL34s come to life when they're pushed! The more I turn up my invader 100 the more complex it gets. It's so dynamic and harmonically rich at practice/gigging (same volume to me :D) that it almost sounds like it has a light chorus on it. I mean this in a VERY GOOD way! I can't imagine you'd be able to push the 150 that hard without blowing out windows.
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You say this as if blowing out windows is a bad thing sir. I say to thee nay! :hungus:

An amp cannot be deemed tr00 until it shatters windows, ear drums and old ladys' hips for miles around. Only then can it be deemed tr00 and br00tal.
 
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I would think the 100 watt invader would be tighter... but maybe I don't know what i'm talking about:lol:
 
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Mmmmmhhhmmmmmm :agreed:
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Goddamn it guys you're not helping here! :rofl: In all seriousness though, I really am set on that amp. Note how I haven't gone out and splurged on a "new amp of the week" in almost a month now! That's like a record! :idea: :lol: Hopefully I can get my order in soon so I can get $270 off... that would be awesome. :agreed:

[action=Matt]still thinks that Joe needs to sell him his Invader 100... PWEEEEASE Joe?!?![/action] :wub:
 
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HighGain510 said:
Goddamn it guys you're not helping here! :rofl: In all seriousness though, I really am set on that amp. Note how I haven't gone out and splurged on a "new amp of the week" in almost a month now! That's like a record! :idea: :lol: Hopefully I can get my order in soon so I can get $270 off... that would be awesome. :agreed:

[action=Matt]still thinks that Joe needs to sell him his Invader 100... PWEEEEASE Joe?!?![/action] :wub:
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Just hold on to it for a while after you get it so I have time to replenish my funds before you sell it :yesway:
 
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