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Although it could be argued that the MP-1 sounds good thru any amp, it has a wide range EQ section, the power amp/speaker furthers the definition. I use a few options and they're on a switch, giving one button access. They all sound great, but each power amp is voiced differently. The Mesa rack amps are certainly Mesa sounding. What a hail of tight focused punches. But, as you can guess, it is tone starved, lifeless, sterile for singing leads. I have run every speaker except Blues with it, but settled as shown. To move away from Mesa, I tried the Peavey EL84 tubes, this amp shapes very well with presence/resonance control. It is probably the most versatile. The Marshall, is glorious for higher frequency, full midrange, full sound and very versatile with speakers, but the low end drops right off. Dukes VHT clips are down right inspirational, and have been for many years. Great to see you again Duke.
As a side note, the 2:100 is the amp designed for the Rec Pre, it has special modes that can be switched with a momentary remote, introducing the modern mode, which is a bass boost/mid scoop. Combining the two recreates two Dual Rec (diode) amps. Using the MP-1 with it works best to switch the relay to modern for rhythm, and vintage for solos. This amp can prove difficult without that ability to switch the relay. There is no switch on the amp, only a remote.
The Peavey EL84 Classic 50/50 can shape sounds, but lacks the overall brightness of both the Marshall and the Mesa. It is guilty of always sounding warm. Not necessarily a bad thing.
For cleans the Rec Pre is best preamp I have, overbuilt, heavy duty, good at all levels.
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