The Mesa Subway D-800. That is the other on the list. But the Magellan has some features that put it a step above that on my list.
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Genzler Amplification ! New Genz Benz ?
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Is the clean pre pure solid state? No tube preamp? I've skimmed the last few pages of the thread so I apologize if I missed it.
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This is an all solid state, analog preamp design. The Clean channel is an FET feedback type, variable gain circuit. The Drive channel has our tube emulation circuitry that offers variable tube type drive, distortion and harmonic texture.
I hope this answers your questions.
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Now you've got me wanting to buy a new amp. Damn you, Genzler. This is almost exactly what I am looking for in an amp.
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Thanks Jeff. Was hoping for something similar to the tube channel of the Shuttlemax but I'm still looking forward to trying one out. Absolutely love that it's 2.67ohm capable and that it's only three band eq. With the contour switch abilities there should be a lot of tone options available.
You cant make all things for all people but, this one sounds well thought out. Damn it.....
It all sounds great. The only issue I find is the there are no New Zealand distributors. Great work @Jeff Genzler
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The Magellan is more flexible, tonally. The Streamliner has a more big, warm, encompassing low end, and the Magellan has more upper mids and highs. The Magellan is more aggressively articulate, and has a hint of growl. Lots of harmonic content. And once again, the Magellan has numerous ways to sculpt your tone, from the two Contour options, to the tone stack, to the Drive function.
Is the contour control in the style of the VLE and VPF controls on a Markbass? It sounds like it has features inspired by the
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I only have limited experience with teh LM 2 and 3.. I do remember it well though. Great amp.. But in my opinion the Contour control on the Magellan is nothing like the markbass filters. I dont know the mathematical make up of teh circuits etc..
I think the Magellan filter is more subtle but also much more usable too..
The Contour B makes a ported cab almost sound like a sealed type cab in a certain type of way .... if you run it up full.. I've never heard anything like it . I really wanted to HATE it too. I told Jeff that too. i wanted to be completely honest when i was asked about it.. . But i liked it so much just slightly dialed in, it was amazing to me. I used it the whole week
The amp when CLean is somewhat reminiscent of the Streamliner when set clean but the magellan has Growl to it and a punchier mid.. Where the streamliner did NOT have growl.. And the power management seems to be in such a way that the notes sound fuller throughout the duration of the note and they don't lose their body and fullness right after the attack phase.. I dont know if there is a LIMIT LED. I did not light it up if there is one.. where on my Streamliner i would light it all the time on louder gigs.. It a killer amp..
I think the Magellan filter is more subtle but also much more usable too..
The Contour B makes a ported cab almost sound like a sealed type cab in a certain type of way .... if you run it up full.. I've never heard anything like it . I really wanted to HATE it too. I told Jeff that too. i wanted to be completely honest when i was asked about it.. . But i liked it so much just slightly dialed in, it was amazing to me. I used it the whole week
The amp when CLean is somewhat reminiscent of the Streamliner when set clean but the magellan has Growl to it and a punchier mid.. Where the streamliner did NOT have growl.. And the power management seems to be in such a way that the notes sound fuller throughout the duration of the note and they don't lose their body and fullness right after the attack phase.. I dont know if there is a LIMIT LED. I did not light it up if there is one.. where on my Streamliner i would light it all the time on louder gigs.. It a killer amp..
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Do we know if the Magellan will be rack mountable? I know it's a micro amp, but a rack setup just works best for my needs.
Regardless, I really like the feature set. We live in a wonderful age!
Regardless, I really like the feature set. We live in a wonderful age!
Obviously, we would all love some clips of the new functions. If it wasn't for the low mid bump contour, I wouldn't have been interested but, with that covered, the mid band can be used for other things like an 800Hz or 3kHz boost. If the od is better than what the shuttle has, this amp is just a no brainer.
