![]() They used much weaker output transformers, the switchable tube rectifier, and the modern mode negative feedback removal circuit all of which helped give them some character all their own. The Mesa Dual Rectifier Solo amp (as it was originally called before the other Dual Rectifier amps flopped and they pretended the Solo amp was the only amp in the Dual Rectifier line) was almost a component for component copy of the SLO-100 preamp in the early days. But for some reason I don't tie much with the soft attack and a compressed feel of its hi gain sound on (red channel). Perhaps one of the most beautiful sounds ever. It has a unique crunch sound (blue channel) that is completely different from all the others amps. Differences are also in pick response and attack, resulting in a more 2dimensional sound of the 5150 (which I love anyway).Īs for the Ecstasy is a world apart especially for the possibility of shaping your favorite sound. The power section is different and components also (Soldano has DeYoung PT) Anyway the SLO is more Hi-Fi and elegant sounding and way less extreme than DR or 5150 and while is still plenty of preamp gain it's never fizzy or harsh.Īs different they sound in the room, when they're miked, anyway, they still retain some kind of familiarity: that's why there's plenty of videos that purport to suggest that they sound identical and therefore there is no difference between a $ 4000 SLO and a $ 1,2. ![]() While the 5150 is the same but adds another preamp tube to the layout. the tube/silicon rectifiers and a more spongier bass response). I know that the Dual rectifier is the same only in the preamp layout while different in the final stage (i.e. I'm starting to acquire more pedals at this point too, and so far the 6505+ has actually handled them all very well.I have not messed with the loop yet, but that will be my true test to see if this amp will work for my needs, or if it's time to move forward.I have all the amps that you mentioned and no matter how much they're copied they don't sound the same. I have been writing many more laid back/clean parts, and short of buying a Deluxe Reverb, or another mark IV (I REALLY miss those cleans), this does the job for me. With the music I've been writing lately, the dual EQ is a must for me. It still has plenty to be desired, but it seems much more versatile this way. That said, at this point, I LOVE the fact that the PLUS/II has dual EQ.I may be a loner on this, but I think with the Rhythm channel set just right, the cleans are not bad at all.much MUCH better (and 'fuller') than the 5150. I still think they have a slightly different tone, but then again my original was bias modded and this one is not (yet). ![]() ![]() For the tone I got on my 5150 with the gain at 5, I now have to push the lead channel to 6-6.5, which isnt a big deal. My current 6505+ (5150II if you will) i love for different reasons.It will still bring the pain, and plenty of it.You just have to ask for more gain from it. With the bias mod, the cleans were much better than a stock 5150, but it still shares an EQ with the lead channel, so you are compromising there.But if you are just looking for a nasty amp, the 5150 will bring more than you asked for.everytime. My bias modded 5150 was just absolutely brutal.no 2 ways about it.That amp was just downright mean as. I have had an original 5150 (bias modded) and now I own a 6505+
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