It does have a tad less gain. I have to run it near 3:00 o'clock and hit it with a boost. Definitely more gain than the 2525, and a good bit more than the 800. Not much less than the PT V2, but less. Noticeably more punch.
The lead tones aren't as harmonically rich, but it's more than acceptable. It gives me the rhythm tones in spades..