357mag Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Let's say I've chosen the JCM800 Pre to play through. So I have that plus I've chosen a cabinet. Guess what? I have sound. But isn't a preamp supposed to be paired with a power amp? I don't see any power amps in the POD. So do I just accept the fact that in the POD a power amp isn't needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellM5 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 If you choose the non-pre version of the JCM800, you get the preamp and the poweramp. If you choose the pre version, you just get the preamp. The pre version works very well when you're going into the effects return of your amplifier. That way the POD models the pre-amp but you use the power amp of your actual amplifier. The pre version also works awesome when using a Line 6 DT series amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 the difference is rather you want the modeled amp included in your signal or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357mag Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I don't use a real amp. I just plug into the POD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstar1960 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I don't use a real amp. I just plug into the POD. In which case you will be better off using the full versions of the models (which include both the pre-amp and power amp stages of the amps) - in other words don't use the ones that end with PRE. Having said that - there is no right or wrong - it's all about getting the sound you want - so if you think one of the PRE models sound best then use that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumblinman Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I actually prefer the Treadplate pre as opposed to the full model regardless of what I'm plugging into. Try them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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