Power Amp Suggestions/Bass Guitar Rig

[chaddiek]

I am a long time Helix user on my guitar, but new to Bass guitar.

 

My current guitar rig I use Helix with Orange Pedal Baby into an Orange 1X12 Cabinet. It's great and I want something similar for my Bass Guitar rig. So: Helix - Power Amp - Bass cabinet (likely a 1X15 with possible tweeter)

 

I have looked but I can't find a power amp similar to Orange Pedal baby but for bass... I don't want a regular Bass head because I will be using the Pre-Amp within the Helix, I only need a power amp.

 

I suppose I could just use a cheap power amp normally used for PA speakers, or just jack into the 'Return' of an effects loop from any Bass head, but if someone out there has a similar, successful bass rig they would like to share I would love to hear about it.

[Schmalle]

Warwick Gnome and TC Electronic BAM200 are popular.

class-d bass-head discussion

 

I would not recommend the popular and cheap Harley Benton GTA-100 for bass because it cuts lows with higher volume.

[chaddiek]

hmm 200 watts seems a little low.. Tuning to A and need some real power to boost those lows, one thing I had in mind was the Peavey MiniMax V2 600-watt Lightweight Bass Head, and just plugging into the effects loop return, 600 watts there, but, because of my OCD I would find it very difficult to use it that way haha.. might have to bite the bullet though..  any other suggestions? Or anyone using something they would like to share?