Is Synergy really that good?

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Yep. It seems to me the best way to think of the Synergy system is not so much a way to duplicate other amps, but instead so you can put together your own custom built multi channel amp nobody else makes. It's pretty unbeatable at that.

It really is.

 

[Rackman]

Yep. It seems to me the best way to think of the Synergy system is not so much a way to duplicate other amps, but instead so you can put together your own custom built multi channel amp nobody else makes. It's pretty unbeatable at that.

I agree. Prior to Synergy there were very few options for a good 4-channel setup, which is about what most gigs that need some flexibility require. Obvious there's the headliner solution of multiple amps, but that's not realistic for most gigs. But you put a TDLX and your favorite gain module (SLO II, Uber, Kali, BE-DLX etc.) in a Syn2 and add a stout power amp, and you're there. The only amp that really offered that historically was the VH4.

Now we've got some more contenders (Bogner 104, X88IR (technically 3 channels but with constant volume MIDI switchable modes it fits the bill)) but the Synergy system was one of the first options and still is one of the best.