JCM800 choke vs. Marstran 3H C1999 audio clip test

[Gamedojo]

I hope I didn't mess up the recording process because these two sound way more different then I was expecting. From what I read, both are 3H chokes, so they should perform VERY close... not to mention why would something as simple as a choke make this much difference?

First the lick and chords twice with one choke, then the same licks/chords twice with the second choke:

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I'll tell you guys which choke was which after a few listens. BTW, just for reference, the JCM800 choke came from http://www.tubesandmore.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and is the direct marshall JCM800 replacement choke. if that helps.

(now keep in mind the marstran is brand new and needs to break in a bit more for sure!)

[syscokid]

For what it's worth...I felt the 2nd half of the clip had a more pronounced, snappier bottom end.

I just love snappy, bottom ends....

[darkbluemurder]

I hope I didn't mess up the recording process because these two sound way more different then I was expecting. From what I read, both are 3H chokes, so they should perform VERY close... not to mention why would something as simple as a choke make this much difference?

I have not yet heard the samples but I experienced that a choke can make a notable difference - on two of my amps it made a bigger difference than changing the output transformer.

[77custom]

I like the throatiness in the first 1/2, and I really like the clarity in the 2nd 1/2. Too bad we couldn't have both together!

So, which choke is which?

[Vegard]

I like the first one best

[EddyInChicago]

1st one sounds more vintage to my ears

[StuntDouble]

I like the 2nd half the best; it's more chimey and open. So which is which?

[noge]

I liked the first one. The second sounded a little harsher to me.

[Purplexi]

First one seemed pretty tight, second rounder with a vintage chime.
Made me realize I could live with either one. So which is witch?

[StuntDouble]

What has it been sinc3e you posted this, a year and a half? I think it's tim e to spill the beans.

[77custom]

What has it been sinc3e you posted this, a year and a half? I think it's tim e to spill the beans.

I concur!! Spill the beans sir!

[Gamedojo]

So sorry guys! I totally forgot I even posted this. Honestly, I'm having a tough time remembering, but I think the JCM800 was FIRST and the Marstran was SECOND.

The simple reason was that I remember my initial reaction when I made the switch. I lost some warmth with the Marstran, but gained clarity in the notes.

Again, sorry, totally forgot to post.

[chrisom]

The first is not bad, but the second one sounded nicer to my ears for the type of playing and sound you had dialed in.