Battle of the Ashdowns - ABM vs Spyder

[Pow_22]

So, only one can stay. Let the geeky day of A/Bing commence!

 

So far its clear the ABM is a more versatile amp, it also gets dirtier but the core sound of the Spyder is absolutely brilliant.  It almost sounds more like....dont know....bigger and more 3D?

Edited yesterday at 06:26 by Pow_22

[BassAdder60]

I think the ABM series sound at their best when played loud and you have sussed the “ shape “ button 

 

Still great amps 

[Pow_22]

If the spyder could produce more grit it would be the clear winner and my perfect amp.  Even with gain dimed it is still pretty much clean, slight hair to notes but nothing too gritty.  The next rabbit hole would different valves help?  For now, with the need for grit, the ABM is staying but maaaan, the spyder sounds REALLy good

[Chienmortbb]

1 hour ago, Pow_22 said:

The next rabbit hole would different valves help? 

Call Ashdown and ask for Dave Green. He will tell you whether it would work.