Any opinions - Is the DSL 40CR better than the DSL 40C?

[rob mcfee]

I see that one of each of these is for sale (used) in my town for the same amount of $ so I am curious about opinions from those of you who have experience with them.
I want to use it live so volume balances and so on are important. Thanks!

 

[Michael Roe]

I see that one of each of these is for sale (used) in my town for the same amount of $ so I am curious about opinions from those of you who have experience with them.
I want to use it live so volume balances and so on are important. Thanks!

It's a no-brainer....get the CR.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Yes.

To be serious, the CR has 2 master volumes which, given the same price, would be totally worth it. The CR also has footswitchable modes for each channel with the 6 button controller that the 40C does not have and has a different voicing that is supposed to be generally nicer.
It's a no brainer.
Run, don't walk, and get it!!

 

[Michael Roe]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[rob mcfee]

Haha! No grey area here! Thanks for the info.

 

[rob mcfee]

Thanks for the welcome. I haven't had a Marshall since .......1985 and it was solid state! I'm excited to check this amp out.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Oh it will floor you compared to the old SS amp!! Make sure all the switches work etc. If you need assistance with tube amp stuff lots of help here!,

 

[rob mcfee]

Many thanks.

 

[cvansickle]

I have owned both models. I traded the C for the CR last summer and I have no regrets. All around, just a better sounding amp to my ears. Plays nice at all volume levels.

 

[Paul H.]

+1 for the CR.
Master volume, switchable channels, presence, resonance.....
Make sure your buying the right amp: it needs to be played loud to get the best tone.
When I say loud I mean LOUD!
When you do it’s blistering....

 

[Jackson404]

Absolutely IMO. The CR is heads and tails better than the 40c and the 100H. I owned the 100H for a few months and it was just ok. It did have the fizzy problem, did the c19 mod which was not completely satisfactory. Got the 40C to compare and it was the same. I did like the Clean/crunch on those amps. The DSL40CR seems to have addressed all the issues with the previous DSL version. I find the OD channels smoother and very usable. The Clean/Crunch is where im living at the moment. the V-Type speaker is an excellent choice for this amp.
I set out to buy a small amp for home and brought home the DSL20CR and after playing it for a week i returned it for the DSL40CR could not be happier and well worth the few extra bucks.

 

[rob mcfee]

Absolutely IMO. The CR is heads and tails better than the 40c and the 100H. I owned the 100H for a few months and it was just ok. It did have the fizzy problem, did the c19 mod which was not completely satisfactory. Got the 40C to compare and it was the same. I did like the Clean/crunch on those amps. The DSL40CR seems to have addressed all the issues with the previous DSL version. I find the OD channels smoother and very usable. The Clean/Crunch is where im living at the moment. the V-Type speaker is an excellent choice for this amp.
I set out to buy a small amp for home and brought home the DSL20CR and after playing it for a week i returned it for the DSL40CR could not be happier and well worth the few extra bucks.

That's very interesting and it really sounds like Marshall has put some time into this newest design.
There is also a Swart Super Sport for sale but it's $1500. which is 3 times the price of the used DSL 40CR. And it's just a head. And no reverb.
I watched some videos on the 40CR and I am quite excited - it really sounds great.

 

[Jackson404]

Should also mention the reverb is digital and subtle on 40CR. I use an old Vox tonelab through th FX loop if i need more pronounced reverb.

 

[scozz]

The only Dsl I own is the Dsl1hr, but from what I’ve read both are great amps. Again, from what I’ve read, the 40cr has more voices because of the extra MV.

The Dslcr and the Dslhr lines are voiced differently from the Dslc and the Dslh lines.

That doesn’t mean they sound better, just different. Let your ears make the decision. I heard some guys say “you wouldn’t be able to take my Dsl40c out of my cold dead hands”.

If the store has a decent return policy you could buy both of them,...keep the one that suites you better,...while retuning the other one.

Just a thought!

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

Thanks for the welcome. I haven't had a Marshall since .......1985 and it was solid state! I'm excited to check this amp out.

To the forum of loud Marshall that is, CR you’re going to love it. Cheers Mitch

 

[purpleplexi]

Try both. It should take you about 30 seconds with the C Before you unplug and go back to the CR.

 

[Troy T. Blues]

Try both. It should take you about 30 seconds with the C Before you unplug and go back to the CR.

Agreed. The CR is WAY better IMO.

 

[rob mcfee]

Well it's actually a private sale so I can't try both easily. It doesn't have a footswitch but that shouldn't be a problem - I should be able to find one that works.
Or maybe that fancy 6 button one would be best.

 

[BanditPanda]

I haven't had a Marshall since .......1985

That's the first line of a new song !! lol

ok ok everybody agrees that the CR is better. Not having heard or played one I can only offer this. Based on MV and separate channel eq's obviously the CR would be the way to go however I will say that the DSL40 ( which I do have ) is so good that it shouldn't take a back seat.
In other words yes get the CR for it's added functions but no need to second guess the DSL40.
It is a very dependable and very good sounding amp. ( speaker & tube swap not withstanding)
BP
p.s. Oh yeah that 6 button foot switch is a big plus too in favour of the CR.

 

[BanditPanda]

And Rob...let us know, when you get it and run it through it's paces, your impressions and send clips if you have that capability.
BP