50 caliber + vs Dual Caliber DC-5

[futurestar]

Has anyone tried these two side by side? Other than the totally seperate channels, are these both voiced pretty much the same? (I'm referring to the heads, not combos).

 

[Jaroslav]

Well, I would be also interested

 

[Mrmot]

i haven't ever played a dc series amp... but i own a studio22+ (same preamp as .50 cal), studio22+ to me sounds similar to mark series (think metallica AJFA and MOP) and IIRC they (m/b) stated that the dc series has the lead channel similar to rectos.
That's all i can help

 

[Jaroslav]

I have a Subway Rocket, which is somewhat closer to the older calibers. I need a 12" speaker, graphic EQ and a bit more power, so I am searching for a DC-3 or a DC-5. I am afraid the old calibers won't be suitable, as they do not have the silent recording feature (or do they?). I like the tone of the little amp. Maybe, if I save a bit more money, I could buy a Mark IV combo...

Now I have a rackmount DR, it is my main gig amp, I rarely touch the settings on it and it is really heavy to lug around, so I figured out a second Mesa would be the solution - but not another DR, but something closer to the Mark series.

 

[reprove]

i just used the recording out on my Dc-5 and engaged the Speaker mute switch on and it sounded great. I mean for demo-ing songs out it really sounds thick and nice. I wouldn't recomend it for serious production but for just small time demo's it should do the trick.
Matt

 

[Jaroslav]

Last weekend I have used my Rocket in a studio - first time for rehearsing with a 1x12 external box (the other guitarist has a DR. I have one too, but I was too lazy and then for recording a scratch track with the drummer (with muted speaker). It is nice to have such a feature, it really saves time.

Volume was just enough, but I like to have some reserve in power.