Hi friends, I believe this is my first post here. I've been reading this forum intermittently throughout the years, but have recently registered to get some opinions on these two amps. I currently have a DSL40C that I've owned for a few years. Kept it maintained; got some EH EL34s and put a Vintage 30 in it. So far, it has been an excellent workhorse/main amp for me that's also been very convenient and mobile.
When I saw NAMM videos for the Origin, I immediately thought that this is the answer to my desire for having a vintage, plexi-style amp, but at an affordable price and a mobile package. Unfortunately, Marshall is taking its sweet time in releasing it here in the states. I am aware, however, that some parts of the world may have gotten a few earlier? If that is true, will those who own one chime in with a review? I'm looking at the 50W combo model since the 20W has a 10'' speaker, something I don't think I'd be okay with after being accustomed to a 12'' for so long.
I went to a music store today and tried out the new 2018 DSLs and was very, very pleased with it. I rarely, if ever use the red channel on these amps. I prefer to keep it on the green channel with the boost on and an OD pedal in front. It comes as close to a vintage Marshall tone as I can get at this price point with a modern amp. I did the same on this and I can say, it sounds a little hairier, but warmer and more full... slightly. What the biggest selling point for me, though, is the master volume and line-out for recording. I assume the master volume works more in the way of a power attenuator, meaning the channel volume will drive the power tubes and the master volume will cut the power to the speaker, allowing for full power tube distortion, not only preamp. Is what I'm saying true?
I'm still deliberating on which amp I should eye on for an upgrade. Both have line-outs and both have the ability to offer full tone at lower volumes (the Origin with the wattage switch and the DSL40C with the wattage switch AND the master volumes). A big draw towards the Origin is the tilt knob, but the DSL has built-in reverb. Lots of pros and cons for each (mostly pros, though).
Just want to get your opinion, especially for those of you have have tried an Origin in person. Thanks for you taking the time to answer.
When I saw NAMM videos for the Origin, I immediately thought that this is the answer to my desire for having a vintage, plexi-style amp, but at an affordable price and a mobile package. Unfortunately, Marshall is taking its sweet time in releasing it here in the states. I am aware, however, that some parts of the world may have gotten a few earlier? If that is true, will those who own one chime in with a review? I'm looking at the 50W combo model since the 20W has a 10'' speaker, something I don't think I'd be okay with after being accustomed to a 12'' for so long.
I went to a music store today and tried out the new 2018 DSLs and was very, very pleased with it. I rarely, if ever use the red channel on these amps. I prefer to keep it on the green channel with the boost on and an OD pedal in front. It comes as close to a vintage Marshall tone as I can get at this price point with a modern amp. I did the same on this and I can say, it sounds a little hairier, but warmer and more full... slightly. What the biggest selling point for me, though, is the master volume and line-out for recording. I assume the master volume works more in the way of a power attenuator, meaning the channel volume will drive the power tubes and the master volume will cut the power to the speaker, allowing for full power tube distortion, not only preamp. Is what I'm saying true?
I'm still deliberating on which amp I should eye on for an upgrade. Both have line-outs and both have the ability to offer full tone at lower volumes (the Origin with the wattage switch and the DSL40C with the wattage switch AND the master volumes). A big draw towards the Origin is the tilt knob, but the DSL has built-in reverb. Lots of pros and cons for each (mostly pros, though).
Just want to get your opinion, especially for those of you have have tried an Origin in person. Thanks for you taking the time to answer.
