Hello,
I wondered the same. Below is what doc posted regarding the similarities/differences. This was posted in the Z Wreck folder under subject heading wreck vs wreck jr.
I’m in a similar boat. I’m struggling between the Jetta and z wreck jr at the moment. All of these Amps sound so good! I want them all lol
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carrjimi said:I guess this is a question for the good doctor...
Curious, how does the Wreck Jr compare to the 1/2 power Z wreck? I've got the 1/2 power combo that I use exclusively on 1/2 power.
Ok Jim & Dave, and I'm sure many others I will try to address the Z Wreck Jr.
The Chassis and Turret boards are identical, they could go into either build.
With the 5Y3 rectifier it has the Comfort response.
Dave will understand this, I added a Boot Strap circuit to the Cathode Follower, makes the signal that drives the Tone Stack extremely Symmetrical, slightly more balanced and controllable Treble & Bass & CUT.
The PPIMV is the big enchilada, the big Z Wreck doesn't have this pleatera of tones afforded by the MV. It is truly amazing the low level drive tone is to die for.
OK with a Z wreck with 1/2 power switch running clean into a Gold , you will be hard pressed to tell the difference between the two.
Where the Jr. excels is in it's much smoother overdrive tones.
And here's why:
The Z Wreck has a large Trainwreck design staggered stack Output Transformer which is rated at 40 watts.
When only 18 watts is driven into it will stay some what articulate do to it's mass .
The Jr. has the sweet Ghia OT , which when pushed gets smooth and nicely compressed , can't duplicate that on the Z wreck.
Also the Greenback is a marriage made in heaven , sweet reedy tones from the Greenback cone is music to my ears, like a growling saxophone.
Introductory pricing will be $1649.00 for the Head , and $1899.00 for the 1x12 combo.
A great price for the true Trainwreck DNA.
Look for the release after NAMM 2020.
Read more:
ztalk.proboards.com/thread/83618/zwreck-jr-question#ixzz6D1sxicRV