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The MKIV is much darker, more compressed, and less defined sounding overall compared to a MKIIC+ DRG/HRG... or even a good MKIII+. The 2C+/3+ are more raw and open sounding. Not really close either. The MKIV sacrificed great tone for a useless a 2nd channel. Like a Triaxis in an amp head format.

One of my friends nearby has a modded MKIV that sounded a lot better than others I’ve heard, but still sounds like a IV and maintains those qualities you mentioned. I think if AB’ed in the room it’s imo hard for me to see anyone liking the IV as much or better than a c+, but I guess we all hear things a little differently