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Why not get the 40 watt combo then, it not only has a loop but you also have some additional features not found on the 15 watt version. Also you can cut the power to 20 watts. You and I are not going to hear the difference in volume between 15 to 20 watts.surlybastard wrote:I was quite interested in the 15 watt versions, but no effects loop is a non-starter for me unfortunately.
That's a shame, I thought this might be a good home/jam solution but if I'm getting a 15 watt amp I definitely want to use it with my whole rig, and that means I need a loop. I'm assuming it's a cost savings not to do it but my little Blackstar has a loop on it so that has me scratching my head a bit.
I'm curious to hear someone A/B an old DSL100 with the new one.
Perhaps, but the 15 watt head and combo are probably targeted to players who really don't need a loop. Hell the only thing I use it for is a delay anyways. Also consider the price point the designers had to stay within. Perhaps adding the loop and reverb to the 15 watters would have jumped the cost above the target price.Alpeggio wrote:Thanks for posting the pictures Surf, I've not seen the rear panels before. I used to own a DSL 40 watt combo, they sound great with Vintage 30's.
But the old one had 4 EL84's in the power side, while the new 40 watt combo has 2 EL34's which is interesting.
I do think they should have put an FX loop in the 15 watt in order to compete with whats out there already.
Every little thing adds cost, nevertheless, there have been far less expensive Marshalls that offered FX loops. I really think the lack of FX loop is a strategic decision that they made, which is likely going to bite them in the end. Marshall is trying to push customers who want the FX loop feature further up in price point, however, their competitors are offering better options around the same price point.surfnorthwest wrote:Also consider the price point the designers had to stay within. Perhaps adding the loop and reverb to the 15 watters would have jumped the cost above the target price.
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