Can the Synergy DRECT replace my Mini Rectifier?

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Thanks for watching my comparison of the Synergy SYN20IR with the DRECT module vs the MESA/Boogie Mini Rectifier 25. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Cheers!

Gear used in this video:
ESP LTD Phoenix 1001
Synergy SYN20IR
Mesa Boogie Mini Rectifier
Celestion V30
KHE Audio 4x2 amp switcher
Grossmann Fatbox iso cab
Shure SM57 and Sennheiser MD421 Kompakt mics
Cubase 13 Pro
Toontrack Superior Drummer 3
Klotz Cables & DI Box
Kreative Devices Laptop
IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Precision studio monitors

An original song of mine with me on vocals:    • My First Song w/Vocals In 8 Years!  

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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro riff with the Synergy SYN20IR DRECT
00:27 Can the Synergy DRECT replace my Mesa Mini Rectifier?
00:47 About the Synergy SYN20IR and DRECT module
01:32 About the MESA/Boogie Mini Rectifier 25
01:56 How much do they cost?
03:24 Gear and signal chain details
03:57 Let's try the Synergy DRECT with my favorite settings
05:02 Now let's try the Mini rectifier with EQ at noon
05:38 Quick chuggy comparison
06:42 Let's dial in the Mini Rectifier and compare
10:27 Thoughts on the differences between the red channels
11:21 Let's try the 10w setting on the Mini Rectifier
12:54 The differences in the low end and one more AB
14:14 Let's try a boost pedal up front with both amps
16:10 One final heavy comparison
16:51 Comparison of the clean channels
18:22 So, which one is better? Conclusion and final thoughts