New Mark Five:35

[dfrattaroli]

Just saw this. Head and combo version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnlgTiP ... 5441&ct=t()

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4EeWyOUO20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4dTSDR_O50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9GJaQS0xG0

 

[CaseyCor]

Sounds great to me. I am very excited. I can't seem to find a price yet, but if it can be had for not much more than the 25, it will be a big seller, IMO. It seems to have the punch and the "bigness" which the 25 lacks. I like the 25 as well, but even these early clips just sound meatier. I wish the 35 had footswitchable modes. What little of the Channel 1 Crunch Mode, it sounds great, but I know I would end up dialing in a squeaky clean sound most of the time. Not giving the Crunch mode the love it deserves.

I still think the 25 is a bit overpriced, but the used market solves that issue. You can pick up a used Mark V 90 watt for less than a new Mark V 25 if you look hard enough. New v used, new amp vs old amp..but still, it just feels weird to pay more for the stipped down version of the amp. The 25/35 are different than the 90 watter though. A bit better, by many people's estimation. Perhaps the next move is to revise the Mark V 90?

Seems like now would be a good time to save up some cash for the inevitable flood of used Mark V: 25s on sale, haha. Might be seeing them used for a good price very soon.

 

[andross182]

Rectoverb 35 next?

 

[CaseyCor]

Rectoverb 35 next?

If they do that, I hope they make some other changes. The mini Rectos are pretty disappointing. I was really interested in getting one as a replacement for my departed Series 1 Single Rectifier, but the 25 watt models don't seem to have nearly as much gain as a typical Recto. I've only heard clips and words about it from others here, but it doesn't really have the Rectifier vibe from what I know. There are tons of different Recto models with different features and circuit change, but they are all Rectifiers at their core. The Rectoverb 25 doesn't seem to fit in.

There was a thread here just a few days ago in which several users said they can't get enough gain out of it for metal, so they use it as a 'rock" amplifier. I don't play with tons of gain, and I don't really like most modern metal tones, but I don't see the point in making a Rectifier that can't reach the levels of gain and saturation that every other model has for 10+ years now. The Mark V 25 pulls it off quite nicely, but the Recto doesn't seem to fare nearly as well. I recall complains about the master volume as well. The Rectoverb 25 is really loud, and the volume jumps up very quickly on the knob. That is not a feature I'd want to have on a lunchbox amp. Seems to defeat the purpose.

I guess the Recto circuit just doesn't lend itself to the lower wattage as well? I don't know, but it seems like that's the issue. I would really like to see them do some more work to these amps.

Now I want a 25 watt mini head with the Lonestar clean channel, a Recto gain channel, and then the Mark IIC+/Mark IV lead channel. Now that would be a cool and versatile portable rig. The Express series kind-of covers this ground, minus the Mark series sounds. Those amps sound really good! A bit underappreciated. Great cleans and rock sounds, and they've got more gain on tap than you'd think. Hit it with a boost and you can get to modern metal gain levels. Not as tight as the Mark V 25, but still very pleasing and fun to play.

 

[rlord1974]

Rectoverb 35 powered by two 6L6s FTW!

 

[blackba]

Rectoverb 35 next?

If they do that, I hope they make some other changes. The mini Rectos are pretty disappointing. I was really interested in getting one as a replacement for my departed Series 1 Single Rectifier, but the 25 watt models don't seem to have nearly as much gain as a typical Recto. I've only heard clips and words about it from others here, but it doesn't really have the Rectifier vibe from what I know. There are tons of different Recto models with different features and circuit change, but they are all Rectifiers at their core. The Rectoverb 25 doesn't seem to fit in.

There was a thread here just a few days ago in which several users said they can't get enough gain out of it for metal, so they use it as a 'rock" amplifier. I don't play with tons of gain, and I don't really like most modern metal tones, but I don't see the point in making a Rectifier that can't reach the levels of gain and saturation that every other model has for 10+ years now. The Mark V 25 pulls it off quite nicely, but the Recto doesn't seem to fare nearly as well. I recall complains about the master volume as well. The Rectoverb 25 is really loud, and the volume jumps up very quickly on the knob. That is not a feature I'd want to have on a lunchbox amp. Seems to defeat the purpose.

I guess the Recto circuit just doesn't lend itself to the lower wattage as well? I don't know, but it seems like that's the issue. I would really like to see them do some more work to these amps.

Now I want a 25 watt mini head with the Lonestar clean channel, a Recto gain channel, and then the Mark IIC+/Mark IV lead channel. Now that would be a cool and versatile portable rig. The Express series kind-of covers this ground, minus the Mark series sounds. Those amps sound really good! A bit underappreciated. Great cleans and rock sounds, and they've got more gain on tap than you'd think. Hit it with a boost and you can get to modern metal gain levels. Not as tight as the Mark V 25, but still very pleasing and fun to play.

Your description on the mini recto must be why people on TGP who don't like the big rectos, love the mini recto.

As to the V:35, would have been much cooler with big bottle tubes, but I bet they are just reusing the power amp from the TA30.

 

[andross182]

Rectoverb 35 next?

If they do that, I hope they make some other changes. The mini Rectos are pretty disappointing. I was really interested in getting one as a replacement for my departed Series 1 Single Rectifier, but the 25 watt models don't seem to have nearly as much gain as a typical Recto. I've only heard clips and words about it from others here, but it doesn't really have the Rectifier vibe from what I know. There are tons of different Recto models with different features and circuit change, but they are all Rectifiers at their core. The Rectoverb 25 doesn't seem to fit in.

There was a thread here just a few days ago in which several users said they can't get enough gain out of it for metal, so they use it as a 'rock" amplifier. I don't play with tons of gain, and I don't really like most modern metal tones, but I don't see the point in making a Rectifier that can't reach the levels of gain and saturation that every other model has for 10+ years now. The Mark V 25 pulls it off quite nicely, but the Recto doesn't seem to fare nearly as well. I recall complains about the master volume as well. The Rectoverb 25 is really loud, and the volume jumps up very quickly on the knob. That is not a feature I'd want to have on a lunchbox amp. Seems to defeat the purpose.

I guess the Recto circuit just doesn't lend itself to the lower wattage as well? I don't know, but it seems like that's the issue. I would really like to see them do some more work to these amps.

Now I want a 25 watt mini head with the Lonestar clean channel, a Recto gain channel, and then the Mark IIC+/Mark IV lead channel. Now that would be a cool and versatile portable rig. The Express series kind-of covers this ground, minus the Mark series sounds. Those amps sound really good! A bit underappreciated. Great cleans and rock sounds, and they've got more gain on tap than you'd think. Hit it with a boost and you can get to modern metal gain levels. Not as tight as the Mark V 25, but still very pleasing and fun to play.

I was the one who said all of that about the Rectoverb 25! I actually use my Roadster 2x12 combo for practice because of the volume level of the Mini Rec comes on too strong too fast.

 

[Chris6870]

The Rectoverb 25 is definitely not short on gain.

 

[CaseyCor]

Rectoverb 35 next?

If they do that, I hope they make some other changes. The mini Rectos are pretty disappointing. I was really interested in getting one as a replacement for my departed Series 1 Single Rectifier, but the 25 watt models don't seem to have nearly as much gain as a typical Recto. I've only heard clips and words about it from others here, but it doesn't really have the Rectifier vibe from what I know. There are tons of different Recto models with different features and circuit change, but they are all Rectifiers at their core. The Rectoverb 25 doesn't seem to fit in.

There was a thread here just a few days ago in which several users said they can't get enough gain out of it for metal, so they use it as a 'rock" amplifier. I don't play with tons of gain, and I don't really like most modern metal tones, but I don't see the point in making a Rectifier that can't reach the levels of gain and saturation that every other model has for 10+ years now. The Mark V 25 pulls it off quite nicely, but the Recto doesn't seem to fare nearly as well. I recall complains about the master volume as well. The Rectoverb 25 is really loud, and the volume jumps up very quickly on the knob. That is not a feature I'd want to have on a lunchbox amp. Seems to defeat the purpose.

I guess the Recto circuit just doesn't lend itself to the lower wattage as well? I don't know, but it seems like that's the issue. I would really like to see them do some more work to these amps.

Now I want a 25 watt mini head with the Lonestar clean channel, a Recto gain channel, and then the Mark IIC+/Mark IV lead channel. Now that would be a cool and versatile portable rig. The Express series kind-of covers this ground, minus the Mark series sounds. Those amps sound really good! A bit underappreciated. Great cleans and rock sounds, and they've got more gain on tap than you'd think. Hit it with a boost and you can get to modern metal gain levels. Not as tight as the Mark V 25, but still very pleasing and fun to play.

I was the one who said all of that about the Rectoverb 25! I actually use my Roadster 2x12 combo for practice because of the volume level of the Mini Rec comes on too strong too fast.

Yeah, I went back through that thread after I wrote that. The clips I've heard and the opinions from others seem to agree. I'm really disappointed in these amps. I'd really like to have a portable amp that gets close to the sound my Single Rec had. It sounded great, even at "barely-louder than conversation" volume, if that makes any sense. If the mini Rectos don't sound as good at low volumes in comparison to the traditional models, what's the point? It's portable, sure...but it's not a Recto. I like the tones I've heard from them, but it just doesn't sound like a Recto. TGP guys will dig it because of that, which really proves my (and andross182's) point.

Do I see a Star Fox reference on Rig-Talk?

 

[Rockinloud]

$1599 for the head through Sweetwater. Only $200 more than the 25.

 

[CaseyCor]

$1599 for the head through Sweetwater. Only $200 more than the 25.

Yeah, that is way too much. I was really into it, but at that price point? No way. I can buy a used Mark IV and still have cash left over for a 1x12.

 

[andross182]

Rectoverb 35 next?

If they do that, I hope they make some other changes. The mini Rectos are pretty disappointing. I was really interested in getting one as a replacement for my departed Series 1 Single Rectifier, but the 25 watt models don't seem to have nearly as much gain as a typical Recto. I've only heard clips and words about it from others here, but it doesn't really have the Rectifier vibe from what I know. There are tons of different Recto models with different features and circuit change, but they are all Rectifiers at their core. The Rectoverb 25 doesn't seem to fit in.

There was a thread here just a few days ago in which several users said they can't get enough gain out of it for metal, so they use it as a 'rock" amplifier. I don't play with tons of gain, and I don't really like most modern metal tones, but I don't see the point in making a Rectifier that can't reach the levels of gain and saturation that every other model has for 10+ years now. The Mark V 25 pulls it off quite nicely, but the Recto doesn't seem to fare nearly as well. I recall complains about the master volume as well. The Rectoverb 25 is really loud, and the volume jumps up very quickly on the knob. That is not a feature I'd want to have on a lunchbox amp. Seems to defeat the purpose.

I guess the Recto circuit just doesn't lend itself to the lower wattage as well? I don't know, but it seems like that's the issue. I would really like to see them do some more work to these amps.

Now I want a 25 watt mini head with the Lonestar clean channel, a Recto gain channel, and then the Mark IIC+/Mark IV lead channel. Now that would be a cool and versatile portable rig. The Express series kind-of covers this ground, minus the Mark series sounds. Those amps sound really good! A bit underappreciated. Great cleans and rock sounds, and they've got more gain on tap than you'd think. Hit it with a boost and you can get to modern metal gain levels. Not as tight as the Mark V 25, but still very pleasing and fun to play.

I was the one who said all of that about the Rectoverb 25! I actually use my Roadster 2x12 combo for practice because of the volume level of the Mini Rec comes on too strong too fast.

Yeah, I went back through that thread after I wrote that. The clips I've heard and the opinions from others seem to agree. I'm really disappointed in these amps. I'd really like to have a portable amp that gets close to the sound my Single Rec had. It sounded great, even at "barely-louder than conversation" volume, if that makes any sense. If the mini Rectos don't sound as good at low volumes in comparison to the traditional models, what's the point? It's portable, sure...but it's not a Recto. I like the tones I've heard from them, but it just doesn't sound like a Recto. TGP guys will dig it because of that, which really proves my (and andross182's) point.

Do I see a Star Fox reference on Rig-Talk?

mayyyyyybe The Rectoverb 25 would be much more usable at low volume...if it had an actual master volume, not having one is frustrating at times.

I wonder if they did the Mark V:35 as a response to the issue with people having with the Mark V:25 with the clean channel not staying "clean" at higher volumes and hitting breakup to be at equal volume with the lead channel...

 

[webrthomson]

TBH - I think there is a a lot of emperors new clothes here, Boogie have been using the same EL84 power section since the caliber series (.50, 22, 22+ etc.) and it's been great since then don't get me wrong, so they have stuck a new preamp section on it that's not that impressive, sorry.

You want a light 2 channel amp with big bottle's (6L6's) a boogie badge, globs of gain, a truly great clean channel, a tone of volume when needed and a usable master volume - get a revision B DC5 and thank me later. It's essentially a Mark II clean channel and a mark IV lead channel, the revision A's got a crap reputation as they had zero clean head room, that's why the revision B's got massive more amount of voltage for the clean channel.

 

[CaseyCor]

Star Fox 2 Any% Speed Run by Casey Corrigan (that's me )

Back on topic, I dig the .50 Cal and a DC amps, and I like what I've heard of the Mark V 25/35. If it wasn't so expensive, I'd be all over it.