ADA MP1 vs. Marshall JMP-1

[bpd111]

I'm looking to replace my preamp. Right now I'm leaning toward an ADA MP1 (modded by Voodoo Amps). I've considered the Marshall JMP-1.These are two of the most popular preamps on this site (as you probably know). I've looked at Harmony Central (not very helpful sometimes) and done searches on the net and here on jemsite. I was hoping to get users of these two pre's to weigh in on each's pros and cons. Hopefully some of you have firsthand experience with both (though not likely the modded MP1).

The primary use will require a sparkling clean, a decent rhythm/crunch channel, and a rockin' lead/distorted tone. (Minimum three channels.)

If I go with the Marshall, I will most likely have it modded by Voodoo Amps.

Thanks in advance for your input.

[bammbamm]

I haven't heard the Voodoo mods on the MP-1, but compared straight up to the JMP, I preferred the ADA hands down, the cleans were pretty darn nice on the MP-1, the chorus wasn't too shabby either. I had a good Rockman clean tone with my old one.

If I had never gotten the deal I have on my Triaxis, I think I'd still have my ADA rig.
VERY versatile unit, especially now with the newer Recto mods available on the MP-1's
Bamm

[whatshisname]

I never cared much for the JMP-1. The ADA, ironicaly, sounds MUCH more like a Marshall. Just my opinion.

I still wish I still had my old rack. That was probably the best sound I ever had.

[jemke]

I own both a marshall MP1 and a ADA MP1. They are installed together in a rack system with a Marshall power amp, 2x 50 watt and a TC G major.
In the beginning I hooked them parallel so I could A/B them realy good.

Clean channel ADA: the clean channel uses the tubes for compression so it sounds not dynamic for me. The best 'clean' sounds are from the disto channel 1 with low gains, but it is always slightly overdriven. (5/10)

Clean sounds Marshall: very good clean sounds, very warm and bright sounding, It can come very close to the clean sounds of my JCM800 at low input. This is not possible with the ADA. (8/10).

Crunch sound ADA: good sounds, classic rock sounds possible but sounds a little bit too metallic in my opinion. (7)

Crunch sound JMP: Real Marshall sound. You can realy tweak the sounds in combination with a good equalizer (tc g major). The equalizer does not color the sound very much, more result with tc equalizer. (

High gain ADA: Here comes the strongest point of the ADA, very good sound, typical for heavy rock tons of gain. You can get imagas and words disto's out of it. Plug in a jem and you cant stop. Gives a lot of noise with high gain. (I would give a 9 if no noise--8/10)

High gain Marshall: gain not as high as ADA, very good for lead play and rhytm. A very knows sound. (9/10)

The ADA can be bought very cheap while the marshall is more expensive second hand.
Cool point: if you use them both, one preamp tho each channel, yoy get a more surrounding disto sound, very unique!!!
My preference goes to the marshall

[RobV]

Though I haven't used a JMP-1, I will say that the ADA is an excellent choice when it comes to preamps. Better yet, instead of the Voodoo mod, you could get a 3TM mod for your MP-1. If you're looking for high gain tones, it's very hard to beat the 3TM. It just kills.

I have some songs I've done with the 3TM if you're looking for some samples of what it can do. Just check out my soundclick site.

Rob