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I currently have a 2525h and a 2555x and am comparing them.
I have them both running through an amp switcher into a Suhr reactive load so that I can really just hear the differences between the amps.
They both have the Jubilee sound but they are a bit different. I will do my best to describe.
The best overall summary is the 2555x is exactly what you would expect, the 2525h is really close in sound but leans a bit more into a plexi's dynamic feel. It feels like you get into power amp interaction/compression more easily on the 2525h (starting at about 2 o'clock) while the 2555x stays really clear only sagging a bit when maxed.
2555x. the feel is tighter/harder. It is less saggy. And less dynamic. It doesn't pick up nuance in your playing as well - it is like it is committed to sounding like itself and is less interested in how you sound. It sounds dead on like you would expect. It has a bit more treble and a bit less low mid. It is a little more hollow sounding. Bass frequencies seem identical. It is a very clean and clear sound - nothing leaking out anywhere.
2525h. The feel is a bit looser and more squishy - this is not drastic compared to the 2555x, and would be hard to hear but is also quite evident under the fingers. It captures you picking and finger expression. It feels more like it is conveying subtleties. It is ever so slightly less self controlled.
With both amps may favorite sounds were with the master at 2-3 o'clock, lead at about noon, gain experimenting between 9 and noon. EQs mostly flat, a bit less treble and presence on the 2555x. I also tried many other variants like lead knob maxed (a la slash). The mid knob range is more enjoyable to me on the 2525h.
With the clean channel the 2525h is a bit more full. The 2555x is more thin.
I could not get the 2555x to feel like the 2525h - the closest was maxing the master volume, but it wouldn't really get there and had too much gain. I could get the 2525h to sound very close to the 2555x by just bringing the master down to about 1-2 o'clock and cranking the lead master.
I play mostly with lower gain, and after this experiment, really love the 2525h. It is super expressive. It is definitely my preference.
If I was absolutely committed to nailing the classic Jubilee sound I would go with he 2555x. Especially with rhythm parts. Like when playing GnR, Mr Brownston, My Michelle, it just sounds perfect. I'd say it is a bit more contained and clear with higher gain.
But the 2525h also seem to nail "that sound", until you compare them side by side, and then you realize it's like 2% off.
Hope this is helpful
I have them both running through an amp switcher into a Suhr reactive load so that I can really just hear the differences between the amps.
They both have the Jubilee sound but they are a bit different. I will do my best to describe.
The best overall summary is the 2555x is exactly what you would expect, the 2525h is really close in sound but leans a bit more into a plexi's dynamic feel. It feels like you get into power amp interaction/compression more easily on the 2525h (starting at about 2 o'clock) while the 2555x stays really clear only sagging a bit when maxed.
2555x. the feel is tighter/harder. It is less saggy. And less dynamic. It doesn't pick up nuance in your playing as well - it is like it is committed to sounding like itself and is less interested in how you sound. It sounds dead on like you would expect. It has a bit more treble and a bit less low mid. It is a little more hollow sounding. Bass frequencies seem identical. It is a very clean and clear sound - nothing leaking out anywhere.
2525h. The feel is a bit looser and more squishy - this is not drastic compared to the 2555x, and would be hard to hear but is also quite evident under the fingers. It captures you picking and finger expression. It feels more like it is conveying subtleties. It is ever so slightly less self controlled.
With both amps may favorite sounds were with the master at 2-3 o'clock, lead at about noon, gain experimenting between 9 and noon. EQs mostly flat, a bit less treble and presence on the 2555x. I also tried many other variants like lead knob maxed (a la slash). The mid knob range is more enjoyable to me on the 2525h.
With the clean channel the 2525h is a bit more full. The 2555x is more thin.
I could not get the 2555x to feel like the 2525h - the closest was maxing the master volume, but it wouldn't really get there and had too much gain. I could get the 2525h to sound very close to the 2555x by just bringing the master down to about 1-2 o'clock and cranking the lead master.
I play mostly with lower gain, and after this experiment, really love the 2525h. It is super expressive. It is definitely my preference.
If I was absolutely committed to nailing the classic Jubilee sound I would go with he 2555x. Especially with rhythm parts. Like when playing GnR, Mr Brownston, My Michelle, it just sounds perfect. I'd say it is a bit more contained and clear with higher gain.
But the 2525h also seem to nail "that sound", until you compare them side by side, and then you realize it's like 2% off.
Hope this is helpful
