Is Synergy really that good?

[jchrisf]

I gotta check out Ben's demo.
My thinking is if these modules capture most of the essence of the real thing, that's good enough. Saves a ton of $$$ on getting a new 2203 w/ Vietnam trannys.

Yeah, I have the SYN20IR and several modules and love them. The Ecstasy module is the best sounding JCM tone I've ever played. I'm about to get rid of all my amps and just use Synergy because it is that good IMO. Michael Nielsen said the Friedman Little Sister was his favorite amp at home but when he got the SYN20IR he sold the LS... of course, he also loves the new Jose... I think he has all the Synergy equipment but has been using the 20IR to demo the modules lately.

I've heard several people say they prefer the modules to the real amp.

Ben's video should be available tomorrow on YT unless you subscribe to his Patreon where I saw it.

 

[TheGreatGreen]

This guy did and to me the real JCM blew it away

Thanks for posting that video. The real amp’s spikey high end can sound abrasive at home but that’s specifically what makes the 800 work and cut in mixes. That’s kind of what it’s known for.

However it’s debatable whether that video is showing the 800 module or Synergy’s power sections being responsible for the more muted highs. Other poweramp shootout vids would suggest it’s the Synergy amp doing that. The Bella and 800 module sounded good and while there was a similar kind of gain structure, the poweramps were also different enough that it didn't feel like the same vibe.

Makes me want to hear it paired up with a more present sounding amp like a Fryette or something.