astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
I'm clueless.
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
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ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
50 watts.
50 watts.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
seriously?!
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:thanks:dude.
i think id go dual.
seriously?!
:earl:
:thanks:dude.
i think id go dual.
PFDarkside
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Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
It's really a question of headroom and transient attack. The added wattage gives you are crisper, more immediate attack.
There's also a Single Rectifier available at 50W. (The Dual and Triple are switchable down to 50W as well)
It's really a question of headroom and transient attack. The added wattage gives you are crisper, more immediate attack.
There's also a Single Rectifier available at 50W. (The Dual and Triple are switchable down to 50W as well)
lastwinj
New member
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
the single, dual, and triple describes the # of rectifier tubes the amp uses, as well as denoting the amps wattage. 50w, 100w, and 150w. 1 5U4, 2 5U4, or 3 5U4 rectifier tubes. 2 6L6, 4 6L6, or 6 6L6 in the power section. this # of rectifier tubes has to with the current sourcing ability of the individual rectifier tubes.
germ
the single, dual, and triple describes the # of rectifier tubes the amp uses, as well as denoting the amps wattage. 50w, 100w, and 150w. 1 5U4, 2 5U4, or 3 5U4 rectifier tubes. 2 6L6, 4 6L6, or 6 6L6 in the power section. this # of rectifier tubes has to with the current sourcing ability of the individual rectifier tubes.
germ
PFDarkside
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Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
I believe the original meaning of Dual Rectifier is the ability to switch between tube and diode rectification.
I believe the original meaning of Dual Rectifier is the ability to switch between tube and diode rectification.
3'scompany
New member
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
I think you're thinking about the stilettos. My triple rec doesn't have a 50/150 watt switch.
I think you're thinking about the stilettos. My triple rec doesn't have a 50/150 watt switch.
Fender_Punk
BerriesAndCreamologist
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
Dual and Triple Recs are nice, but if you're gonna spend that much, might as well go for the Road King II and get it all.
Dual and Triple Recs are nice, but if you're gonna spend that much, might as well go for the Road King II and get it all.
muttonchopsrule
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Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
i think the triple rec is stick at 150 watts no matter what. but two power tubes can be yanked fron the dual rectifier to drop it's power to 50 watts. that's how i run mine.
i think the triple rec is stick at 150 watts no matter what. but two power tubes can be yanked fron the dual rectifier to drop it's power to 50 watts. that's how i run mine.
some_dude
Raging BB Gunologist
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
But... the Single Recto doesn't have any rectifier tubes and some Dual Rectifiers only have 1 tube.
Not all Dual Rectifiers are 100w. The Maverick is 35w, and the Blue Angel is 15, 33, or 38w.
Anyway,
The name Dual Rectifier comes from the fact that it has dual rectifiers... tube and solid state. All Dual Rectifiers (Dual, Roadster, Roadking, Maverick, Tremoverb) share this denotation, even when they only have 1 rectifier tube.
The Single Rectifier by comparison only has a single rectifier... solid state. All Single Rectifiers (Single, Rectoverb) share this denotation, even when they don't have any rectifier tubes.
The Triple Rectifier and Blue Angel break the rules however. The Triple is as you mention and isa play on the Dual Rectifiers name... seeing as it has three rectifier tubes and is 150w. The Blue Angel is called a Dual Rectifier even though it only has a single rectifier and one tube.
But... the Single Recto doesn't have any rectifier tubes and some Dual Rectifiers only have 1 tube.
Not all Dual Rectifiers are 100w. The Maverick is 35w, and the Blue Angel is 15, 33, or 38w.
Anyway,
The name Dual Rectifier comes from the fact that it has dual rectifiers... tube and solid state. All Dual Rectifiers (Dual, Roadster, Roadking, Maverick, Tremoverb) share this denotation, even when they only have 1 rectifier tube.
The Single Rectifier by comparison only has a single rectifier... solid state. All Single Rectifiers (Single, Rectoverb) share this denotation, even when they don't have any rectifier tubes.
The Triple Rectifier and Blue Angel break the rules however. The Triple is as you mention and isa play on the Dual Rectifiers name... seeing as it has three rectifier tubes and is 150w. The Blue Angel is called a Dual Rectifier even though it only has a single rectifier and one tube.
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Virtual Kevorkian
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Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
The obvious aside... the added headroom from the Triples gives them a more squishy, responsive attack when compared to the stiffness of the Dual.
If you're going to get a Rectifier, though, get a 2ch Dual or a Roadster.
The obvious aside... the added headroom from the Triples gives them a more squishy, responsive attack when compared to the stiffness of the Dual.
If you're going to get a Rectifier, though, get a 2ch Dual or a Roadster.
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theodie
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Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
One less rectumfryer.
One less rectumfryer.
some_dude
Raging BB Gunologist
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
Other way around.... the Triple is stiffer.
Anyway... to contribute to this thread;
The Triple Recto has more headroom and thus a stiffer, more forceful attack with less sag. It also holds together better when using detuned guitars at high volumes.... something that can cause the Dual to fart out or mud up.
The Dual Recto has less headroom and is a touch smoother than the Triple, with a more rounded attack and more sag to the response.
If you're going to play '**** loud'....
I recommend the Dual to lead and rhythm players that play in standard tuning. I recommend the Triple for rhythm players that detune below D as I find that Duals start to fart out around C# and below.
If you're going to play at moderate volumes.....
I recommend the Dual for all players, and possibly the Single for lead guitarists - though they may prefer the feel/tone of the Dual with it's tube rectifier to that of the Single with it's solid state rectifier.
Other way around.... the Triple is stiffer.
Anyway... to contribute to this thread;
The Triple Recto has more headroom and thus a stiffer, more forceful attack with less sag. It also holds together better when using detuned guitars at high volumes.... something that can cause the Dual to fart out or mud up.
The Dual Recto has less headroom and is a touch smoother than the Triple, with a more rounded attack and more sag to the response.
If you're going to play '**** loud'....
I recommend the Dual to lead and rhythm players that play in standard tuning. I recommend the Triple for rhythm players that detune below D as I find that Duals start to fart out around C# and below.
If you're going to play at moderate volumes.....
I recommend the Dual for all players, and possibly the Single for lead guitarists - though they may prefer the feel/tone of the Dual with it's tube rectifier to that of the Single with it's solid state rectifier.
James Rock
Active member
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
I would go roadstar if it were me (which is a dual rectifier) but thats cos features wise it seems to have the most without some downfalls of the others.
I would go roadstar if it were me (which is a dual rectifier) but thats cos features wise it seems to have the most without some downfalls of the others.
PFDarkside
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Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
Well I'll be... Too used to the RK, forgot about the standard Rectos.
Virtual Kevorkian
New member
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
To each his own, I guess - I've always felt that the Triples were a bit "squshier" than the Duals, in a sort of "Nickelback" way.
To each his own, I guess - I've always felt that the Triples were a bit "squshier" than the Duals, in a sort of "Nickelback" way.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
ive just always wanted a Mesa, i love the tone. honestly. lol it isnt a trend thing, some of my favorite guitarists have awesome live tone, and its all Mesa.
ok so, is the single a solid state amp, or just has a ss rectifier?
the dual is 100w?
ive just always wanted a Mesa, i love the tone. honestly. lol it isnt a trend thing, some of my favorite guitarists have awesome live tone, and its all Mesa.
ok so, is the single a solid state amp, or just has a ss rectifier?
the dual is 100w?
skyydogg01
Active member
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
the single is a 50w tube amp with a solid state rectifier
the dual is a 100w tube amp with a switchable recifier ... either tube or solid state.
the single is a 50w tube amp with a solid state rectifier
the dual is a 100w tube amp with a switchable recifier ... either tube or solid state.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
does the solid state rectifier change the tone at all?
does the solid state rectifier change the tone at all?
Fender_Punk
BerriesAndCreamologist
Re: What's the difference between the Mesa Dual and Triple rectiers?
don't get that 5U4 tube sag, so the sound is a little tighter, quicker response and a touch brighter.
And I'm with you on the Mesa GAS. I will someday own a Road King. And when I do, no one on my block will be sleeping for a week.
don't get that 5U4 tube sag, so the sound is a little tighter, quicker response and a touch brighter.
And I'm with you on the Mesa GAS. I will someday own a Road King. And when I do, no one on my block will be sleeping for a week.
