eh, I dunno, I have a new 2010 recto, and I like it quite a bit more than the 3ch dual rec I had. I still prefer it boosted, but I could actually use this amp unboosted and still like it, which was not the case with my old one. The presence seems easier to use, and it stays tighter and more percussive than my old one with the same amount of lowend. The clean is definitely improved, but I think the modern/vintage modes on the 2 gain channels also gained something, even if it was small. It reminds me more of the Rev. G 2ch dual rec I had, although maybe a bit brighter. I would fully expect the previous 3ch and the 2010 could be dialed in the same, that's not surprising to me, but I do feel the EQ has been opened up a bit more for my personal tastes.
The new features are also pretty nice to have IMO. The 50W/100W setting on the front per channel is a very handy feature, and I really like having a choice of rectification for each channel independently. I mainly use the modern or vintage/diode/100W setting on red ch for my rhythms, matched up with the vintage/tube rectified/50W setting on orange for leads. It gives me a familiar big tight modern sounding rhythm channel, along with a nice saturated lead channel that has a bit of sag and compression. Overall, very happy with this amp for what I paid, and it still sounds like a recto, which is the reason I bought it.
I haven't owned a Rev F or Rev C, so I haven't fully experienced the "Holy Grail" of recto tones yet. I plan on it though. All I can compare it to is the Rev G 2ch and previous 3ch version. Out of those, it reminds me more of a good sounding Rev G, with added flexibility and features.
I will say also though, like mentioned, I've heard the same thing about the rectos being very inconsistent overall, so it could just be as simple as finding a good one as opposed to getting a lemon.
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