First of all, I really like this amp. Its got that classic Marshall tone. Im using the DSL40C with my HD500x via the four cable method which Ive used in the past, so Im able to use all the effects and the wah from the HD500x which is awesome. I think the 1/2 power switch is a really cool idea and I think the resonance control is an improvement over the deep switch on the original DSL series. Thats really it for the review. Im glad I got it and it sounds great. I do have some questions:
1) I know its new and the stock 70/80 has to break in and its not terrible by any stretch but I am finding it a little brittle and just lacking SOMETHING. Hard to explain. Im wondering if I should just take the leap now and try a WGS Veteran 30?
2) The ultra-gain channel IS very bright....I have the treble set at around only 1/4 and the presence all the way down so again, should I just clip the bright cap or will a Veteran 30 etc solve this?
3) On Lead 1, I am able to turn the gain almost all the way up but on Lead 2, after about 3 o'clock, the amp starts getting oddly flubby, almost a weird compressed sound. Is this normal? I dont really intend to turn the gain up that high but I want to make sure this is not an issue with the amp.
4) Finally, I know the amp has to be re-biased after a "break-in" period but should I just do this now or wait?
Thanks for your input!