A Mark guy asks... Which Rectifier should I get??

[rarebitusa]

Ok folks... my era was the 80s... Marks were the deal, still are. But TBH I've always had mild GAS percolating for the Rectifier 90's deal, just never took that next mental step to cross the line. Dunno maybe it's all this recent Rect RI that's flying around that has stoked the GAS a bit more, or the fact that I've mentally starting to make room for acquiring another amp anyway...

So if you just wanted some of that Rect experience but looking for a model that doesn't break the bank... what used models are worhwhile considering?

 

[Eevil]

Ok folks... my era was the 80s... Marks were the deal, still are. But TBH I've always had mild GAS percolating for the Rectifier 90's deal, just never took that next mental step to cross the line. Dunno maybe it's all this recent Rect RI that's flying around that has stoked the GAS a bit more, or the fact that I've mentally starting to make room for acquiring another amp anyway...

So if you just wanted some of that Rect experience but looking for a model that doesn't break the bank... what used models are worhwhile considering?

I liked the Roadster a lot and it should not break your bank.

Or single rectifier can also scratch that itch pretty well

 

[tbonesullivan]

I liked the Roadster a lot and it should not break your bank.

Or single rectifier can also scratch that itch pretty well

Yet the roadster WILL break your back, especially the combo. It's the heaviest combo that Mesa Boogie has ever made. But yes it'll scratch the itch.

There are also lots of Dual Rectifier three channels on the market, single rectifiers, rectoverbs, and so forth. Lots of ways to get that sound. For me, I have a Tremoverb combo, and that's all I'll ever need, IMHO.

 

[rarebitusa]

Yea I'm fighting being sucked into the Rect vortex. The Roadster would definitely scratch the itch no doubt, but logistically it's not a first choice. Like @tbonesullivan I've got an ACE, V:90, LSS also a IIC+ and a Badlander. Dig each but none really do that deep boomy thing.

Have seen single rect 50W Rect-o-verbs pop up at prices that fuel the GAS. Is the only difference between Ver I and II the raw voicing?

 

[Eevil]

Yet the roadster WILL break your back, especially the combo. It's the heaviest combo that Mesa Boogie has ever made. But yes it'll scratch the itch.

There are also lots of Dual Rectifier three channels on the market, single rectifiers, rectoverbs, and so forth. Lots of ways to get that sound. For me, I have a Tremoverb combo, and that's all I'll ever need, IMHO.

Yea I'm fighting being sucked into the Rect vortex. The Roadster would definitely scratch the itch no doubt, but logistically it's not a first choice. Like @tbonesullivan I've got an ACE, V:90, LSS also a IIC+ and a Badlander. Dig each but none really do that deep boomy thing.

Have seen single rect 50W Rect-o-verbs pop up at prices that fuel the GAS. Is the only difference between Ver I and II the raw voicing?

RoV or plain single are good choices