Members soilent Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'm thinking of getting dual rec, but a buddy of mine has a triple rec. If I borrowed his triple rec would I be able to get a good idea of what the dual rec might sound like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tmdguitar Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 triple sounds better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mseriously30 Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 The triple is double better than the double, but not triple. ONLY in some cases it can be quadruple better, but most likely you should get a single rec. Get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gsxrbusa Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 Yes. The Dual is more open and organic. The mids cut better. The triple is more "metal" to my ears. The triple is louder and more focused. Both suck at classic rock tones to me. Both cleans ok. Thought the dual had the better clean thing going on. Both have top end sizzle that I can't dial out, but some people can. Both good amps though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gsxrbusa Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 But the dual does metal great too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BryanFTWL Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 A single, double, and triple Recto will all have very similar characteristics with only slight differences.IMO, there's more of a change between two channel and three channel rectos than there is between the single/double/triples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 The dual is better IMO. The 1zillion dollars worth of tubes in the triple is just senseless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soilent Posted March 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hmm, I'll definitely be getting one for metal so the triple doesn't sound too bad. Plus, I've heard him play the triple live several times and it sounds quite brutal. However, I do agree that the amount of tubes in a triple rec is retarded. So I guess the next question is, what's the difference between the 2 and 3 channels? Do they even make 2 channel versions anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 The two channels sound far superior IMO. They are more focused, less buzzy, less super harsh highs, not mud. They still have the big recto sound but aren't as flabby. They are no longer in production. Soilent green is people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 I think so. But, I think if you played one, you'd get the jist of what they all sound like. To me, the Triples sound bigger, fuller, and clearer. People tell me my Triple is a waste at home, but I always tell them, I have never heard another amp sound so big. Nothing sounds as massive as this amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 Yes. The Dual is more open and organic. The mids cut better. The triple is more "metal" to my ears. The triple is louder and more focused. Both suck at classic rock tones to me. Both cleans ok. Thought the dual had the better clean thing going on. Both have top end sizzle that I can't dial out, but some people can. Both good amps though The Triples have a better clean channel, because you have more headroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hmm, I'll definitely be getting one for metal so the triple doesn't sound too bad. Plus, I've heard him play the triple live several times and it sounds quite brutal. However, I do agree that the amount of tubes in a triple rec is retarded. So I guess the next question is, what's the difference between the 2 and 3 channels? Do they even make 2 channel versions anymore? The 2 channels were 1991-2001ish. The 3 channels were 2001ish to 2010ish. Now they are coming out with a "new and improved" 3 channel, that is just now hitting stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benjamin801 Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 They are 98% similar in tone. The Triple Rec is a stupid amount of tubes to replace. The three 5U4s alone are . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 They are 98% similar in tone. The Triple Rec is a stupid amount of tubes to replace. The three 5U4s alone are . I don't get why everyone is hating on the tubes. It is only 3 more tubes than what is in a dual If that's a problem, sell those amps and get SS amps Its not like we are talking about like a rack power amp, or bass amp where there are 12 6550's or something, where its a mortgage payment to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 From what I hear from Recto users and owners is that the Triple and Dual are primarily the same, however the Triple has tighter lows due to the increased headroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RyGy Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 the duals are 1/2 as good as a TITAN, and the tripple 1/3 as good??? (value for money, and tone wise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shiny_Surface Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 To me they sounded different. The Triple is meaner/tighter imo, even at lower volume levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 i thought the triple recto was a bit boomier and {censored} sounding, maybe it was just me but that has been my least favorite mesa to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 i thought the triple recto was a bit boomier and {censored} sounding, maybe it was just me but that has been my least favorite mesa to date. Depends on what you want really. I like mine more than my Mark III. It just sounds huge. The Mark III cannot compete with hugeness. But, if I wanted surgical tight thrash, then obviously the Mark III would excel at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 yours is two channel no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 Yes, mine is a 2 channel Blackface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 theres your reason the three channel sounds like balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panzerdivision Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 I had a 96 2 channel Dual Rectifier and would still have it if it wasnt stolen from me on tour. If you wanna do metal you cant go wrong with one that for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 theres your reason the three channel sounds like balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg_feeney Posted March 3, 2010 Members Share Posted March 3, 2010 For metal, the 2 channel triple rectifier is golden. I just sold mine because I don't play metal anymore. You can get a used one for as low as $1100 if you look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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