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This is a great practice amp with the onboard 10” speaker, and also sounds incredible when ran through my buddy’s 4x12 Marshall cabinet. If you don’t like the factory speaker, Celestion makes some very fine replacements you can pop in. If you want to play through a bigger stack, unplug the onboard speaker and run a cable from this combo to the stack. If you want that Marshall DSL tone, an amp from this line is definitely what you’re looking for. Some of the features that made this the right amp for me include:- low power mode: when engaged, I can dial the gain as high as I want without notifying the rest of my apartment complex that I’m rocking out. Conversely, don’t let the five watt power rating deter you if you’re after volume - you’ll definitely be able to cause a noise complaint if you so choose. The selling point for me, however, was being able to dial in that Marshall tone at a volume one can speak over. Whether playing with the hot EMGs in my Les Paul, the even hotter humbuckers in my Blacktop Jaguar, the 490s in my SG, or the comparatively quiet Texas Specials and Atomic humbucker setup in my Strat, the cleans are articulate and the distortion is wonderful. This amp also takes my pedals, including my variety of dirt pedals (EHX Big Muff Pi for fuzz, a modified Boss DS1 for distortion, and an EHX East River Drive for OD) like a champ.- included foot switch: This was a fantastic bonus. The cabling on it is sufficient in length to play practically anywhere and still be able to switch channels without running across the room.- onboard reverb: While I don’t use it often, it’s much more articulate than I was expecting. Not in the same class as my EHX pedal, but definitely a nice added feature.- emulated line out: This is fantastic. No need for a direct box, no mucking about with a USB/FireWire/Thunderbolt interface when I want to jack in and record, no latency issues, and no mucking about with software effects to get my sound just right. A mini jack cable to the line-in on my laptop or DAW allows me to record my sound, off of my signal chain, with no issues whatsoever. I love it.- effects loop: this was something that my Orange Micro Terror lacked. While I don’t use it frequently, it is nice to have the option. Bottom line, if you want a worthy successor to the original Dual Super Lead in a package that won’t blow the roof off your house and would be sufficient for gigging small venues (which I have with this amp,) this is probably the amplifier for you. 5/5, would definitely recommend this or others from their DSL line.

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I love this little amp from the DSL line from Marshall I can jam out without causing noise complains in the apartment building. It takes pedals superbly well I run a TC electronics Combo Deluxe 65 and get big amazing Fender tone out of a Marshall it becomes 2 amps in one at any volume along with TS 9 Ibanez overdrive pedal and TSL BOSS distortion pedal and my Boss tremolo pedal and boss compression pedal the classic gain does exactly what it says classic gain with true volume and gain knobs the ultra gain tends to muddy up when pushed hard the reverb is not great at all the power selector switch is a life saver when you are ready to play but the neighbors are not ready to listen but on full power level it's loud enough to get a lot of complaints trust I know I had several complaints on me waking babies up. I usely play my 61 strat through it and it sounds phenomenal cover any classic rock hard rock and metal to blues songs perfectly I also jam my Schecter Custom Solo LP through when I want to jam heavy stuff my fender telecaster sounds rich and chimney highs with mid range grit's a perfect apartment amp that you can get great tone at lower volumes that's exactly why I bought this amp for. If your seeking a good practice tube amp but can't play at volumes to get that tone your looking for this amp is it it goes down to 0 .5 watts with out comprising sensitivity and tonal touch it also has tone shift and deep selector switch witch helps clean up the ultra gain side this is a hot little tube amp I love it. It's my practice amp I use in my apartment I can go straight to my Fender Custom Deluxe combo tube amp the same way head on balls with out having to adjust. I recommend you get a nice reverb pedal or tremolo pedal the on board reverb doesn't impress me at all. The TC electronics Custom Deluxe 65 pedal is a must have you can nice Fender tone and gain at louder volumes with this tone modeling pedal it is a must have with this amp it's having 2 amps that you can rock out without waking the neighbors a must-have if you have sensitive hearing neighbors. Remember the TC electronics Custom Deluxe 65 reverb pedal that has great Fender tone and Fender reverb that splashing reverb we love and great Marshall high gain tone trust me you will love it nothing to hate except the on board reverb but TC electronics Custom Deluxe 65 reverb pedal takes care of that perfectly try them together and be blown away!!!

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I got this for a practice amp and sure am glad I did, it sounds awesome with that classic Marshall sound I love. I paired it with a Boss ME80 and wow like they were made for each other. With zZounds easy finance it make it possible and easy to buy higher end stuff, and their customer service and fast free shipping is second to none zZounds is now my go to online music store for all my future needs.

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Quality feeling yet have not disassembled. I' presumably wood find budget components, only amp techs could identify. Caps hurt, resistors etc., idk whatever. It has tubes, it says Marshall, gain level & 10 inch speaker work together nicely and the 12BH7 supports without issues. Totally cool "real-amp" I'm proud of, for genuine tones that'll do; loud, almost, MARSHALL®️

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What's an amazing little amp. I think I'm going to get the 20 watt also! Just a gem for the money!!So dynamic and responsive!! And with zZounds amazing service you can't go wrong! Highly recommend!

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Hey Now! Set your gain, set your eq,remember- you didn't buy this amp for its reverb and turn it up to 10! This little amp of mine doesn't come alive until its turned all the way up!! I put a 10" greenback and WOW! It's no 1/2 stack but it sounds badd assed when pushed at full volume..right on the edge of pissin' off the neighbors!!

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Age 66.5, oh hail yes. The weight is over. Sew glad eye did knot by the 40 what model 4 my Detroit apartment. Green channel @ maximum sounds very well, the ten inch Celestion Ten-30 16 ohm speaker supported the 1st brief test. Same for RED channel throughout a full sweep of "gain". Only briefly initially to check 12AX7 characteristics since this was (Open-Box) model. [note], Amp appears never opened, handled. Left 4 hours to acclimate before operating. Autumn, New Jersey to, Michigan. Thanks to YouTube content most notably Mr. Lyle, his 30+ years in Amplification Repairs and facts-only approach have my respect. And certainly, TY to zZounds. I'll be back!

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Age 66.5, oh hail yes. The weight is over. Sew glad eye did knot by the 40 what model 4 my Detroit apartment. Green channel @ maximum sounds very well, the ten inch Celestion Ten-30 16 ohm speaker supported the 1st brief test. Same for RED channel throughout a full sweep of "gain". Only briefly initially to check 12AX7 characteristics since this was (Open-Box) model. [note], Amp appears never opened, handled. Left 4 hours to acclimate before operating. Autumn, New Jersey to, Michigan. Thanks to YouTube content most notably Mr. Lyle, his 30+ years in Amplification Repairs and facts-only approach have my respect. And certainly, TY to zZounds. I'll be back!