Of course, one should expect digital responses tone-wise because the pre-amp section here is absolutely digital. If you can't accept this, do not judge the JMD for what it's suppossed to be.
Having tried this amp (JMD501, the 1x12 combo version), I feel Marshall did well to clone itself. The pre-amp modules on offer are Marshall's own palette of amp offerings: JCM800/ JVM/ DSL/ etc. They sound very convincing but being digital, do not give the rightful interaction with the power section despite being equipped with EL34s in this department. The plus point here is the amp's tonal clarity, it is indeed one of the manufacturer's best. I was skeptical before but having heard it in action, I praise it for its primary duty- the provision of good (Marshall) tones.
Marshall JMD501
List: $990
4 comments:
always wanted to own a marshall someday... maybe an MG
the MG series is under-rated. for us in search clarity, the MG has lots to offer but that's not what the rest of the world out there thinks- Marshall must be a tube amp, otherwise, they won't bother...
and also i think MG series was a little bit affordable than other models...
the MG series are Marshall's most affordable because they are the least costly to make- solid state, no valves involved. currently, they are not manufactured in the UK so the price should remain low.
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