My JMD501 arrived yesterday. I plugged in my old 30W Fender SS amp while the tubes warmed up for the first time, just so I could compare. Of course the JMD is awesome, and I expected that, what I didn't quite expect was just how much I could now hear the actual *guitar*, the actual strings vibrating, the pick, my fingers. Rather than the guitar-like noise that I had before. Even on high gain settings.
One other thing - I had to dime it and I was surprised (and a tiny bit disappointed) that I could bear to stay in the same room (though I could feel my clothes moving)...and that was last night. This morning it just seems louder - though I can't dime it again until my wife goes out :-). I don't know if it's my 'morning' ears vs 'evening' ears or whether brand-new tubes burn in and this affects the volume?
Loads to learn about the amp, and (see clarity comment above) how to actually play guitar. As soon as my finger tips heal....
Anyone have favorites amongst the pre-set tones?
Sebb