It’s probably one of the best solid state amps out there, it actually sounds pretty good at gig volumes. It’s probably one of the best solid state amps out there, it actually sounds pretty good at gig volumes. Especially the older models (8100, 8040, …).
In this regard, are Valvestate amps solid state?
Yup, that’s what a Valvestate is…tube preamp and solid state power amp. They are made to get distortion through the preamp tubes.
Also, does a Marshall Valvestate have tubes? Marshall Valvestates feature a low voltage tube in the preamp section.
Herein, is Valvestate a tube amp?
Yup, that’s what a Valvestate is…tube preamp and solid state power amp. They are made to get distortion through the preamp tubes.
What does Marshall Valvestate mean?
Valvestate is just Marshall’s name for hybrid amps. They only have one preamp tube. DSL heads sound much better than the combos, they have different poweramps and you can choose your speakers. If you can go for the head. IMO the combo sounds pretty crap, but the head is pretty decent.
What is the Marshall MG series?
Don’t be fooled by their simplicity, the MG™ series of amps delivers a range of classic and modern tones, with all the features you need from a practice amp and so much more. All the amps in this range are fitted with an emulated headphone output to make silent practice easier than ever.
What is Valve state?
Valve state means they use a single valve in the pre amp section to get that valve tone when evrything else is solid state.
What valves do Marshall amps use?
EL34. Still used in many amps that Marshall produces today, the EL34 is a Marshall favourite, when creating the first Marshall amplifiers these were used in the place of the 6L6. The EL34 is a pentode, and the extra element (suppressor) reduces any losses in the valve.
When did the Marshall Valvestate come out?
The Advanced Valvestate Technology series (better known as AVT or Valvestate 2000) launched at NAMM 2001 and featured an ECC83 valve in the preamp stage, rather than the 12AX7.