Single Rectifier vs. Dual Rectifier - Sound Differences

[siggy14]

Not even close to half the weight.
Single Rec 34 LBS
Dual Rec 41 LBS

Now the dual you can make sound like the single, however the single will never be able to do what the dual can 100%. Honestly go with the dual as you will have alot more tonal options.

To my ears, the Single sounds airy and open compared to the Dual, but when I stomp on the Tubesceamer, the Single sounds more compressed like the Dual.

The Single really shines when it's time to move it. It's half the weight.

 

[coppa]

I think on a recording if its dialed in just right you could never tell the difference. IMO

 

[Chuck Bravo]

I stand corrected. More like 3/4 the weight. No big deal if you never have to move it.

I own a Single Rectifier Solo Head and a Roadster Head, but I did spend a weekend A/B-ing with a Dual before I bought the Roadster (48lbs.). They each have their own personalities that's for sure. But if I have to play out... I'm reaching for my Solo 50 with the EL-34s and a 4x12 cab. It has all the tone I need. YMMV.

Not even close to half the weight.
Single Rec 34 LBS
Dual Rec 41 LBS

Now the dual you can make sound like the single, however the single will never be able to do what the dual can 100%. Honestly go with the dual as you will have alot more tonal options.

To my ears, the Single sounds airy and open compared to the Dual, but when I stomp on the Tubesceamer, the Single sounds more compressed like the Dual.

The Single really shines when it's time to move it. It's half the weight.

 

[siggy14]

7 LBS is not much to complain about, but anyway we all have our preferences. But I could defintly make my 3 channel Dual sound like the single Rec V2 I had. Since you said running EL34's I am going to assume you also have the V2 since with the V1 of the single you could only run 6L6's. Ironically the V1 Single's are suppose to sound alot better, more like the original Dual's which of course depending on your tastes a majority of the people say they sound better then the 3 channels.

As to the 50 Watts well that is easy with a dual rec by just removeing two of the power tubes and 1 Rec tube per the manual you can achieve the same thing as the single Rec.

Dont get me wrong, i am not bashing the single Rec, but a dual rec is a better choice since you have more options of running REC tubes or Silcone Diodes, and the extra 50 watts if needed.

Just in case you are curious about my preference, I have a RK V1 that is my weapon of choice, and this is coming from a person that owns the R0005 Dual Rec, which is also a great amp, but the RK I just have so much more verstility.

But I have played roadsters which I find to dark, I have had orignal 3 channel Dual, and yes I truly believe there was something slightly different in the first year they were made and I have had many two channel rec's including rackmounts and triples. I have done the tremoverb, the rectoverb etc. I have pretty much owned every Rectifier series amp or at least had a friend that let me have my way with it for awhile.

So yes in my opinion, I would always recommend the dual over the single unless the funds are just not there.

I stand corrected. More like 3/4 the weight. No big deal if you never have to move it.

I own a Single Rectifier Solo Head and a Roadster Head, but I did spend a weekend A/B-ing with a Dual before I bought the Roadster (48lbs.). They each have their own personalities that's for sure. But if I have to play out... I'm reaching for my Solo 50 with the EL-34s and a 4x12 cab. It has all the tone I need. YMMV.

Not even close to half the weight.
Single Rec 34 LBS
Dual Rec 41 LBS

Now the dual you can make sound like the single, however the single will never be able to do what the dual can 100%. Honestly go with the dual as you will have alot more tonal options.

To my ears, the Single sounds airy and open compared to the Dual, but when I stomp on the Tubesceamer, the Single sounds more compressed like the Dual.

The Single really shines when it's time to move it. It's half the weight.

 

[Elixir]

The single can never scream like the dual.

If you don't need the power and are just looking for a garage amp then go with the single that you could get for under a G

 

[coppa]

do you want 3 channels?.
do you want tube rectifier/bold spongy?.
do you need 100 watts?.

those are the questions to ask

as far as the tone they are both very very good

 

[DirtyNoise]

The single can never scream like the dual.

If you don't need the power and are just looking for a garage amp then go with the single that you could get for under a G

I have to disagree to an extent...my current setup with the single running TAD6L6GC and all gold tip tung-sol into a FB2x12 and a 2x12 Orange has SERIOUS scream
Now if ou need more headroom then the DR is a better way to go. Garages and bars the SR rules.