Stage One : Preamp
The first stage of the Triad is an extremely high quality preamp with gobs*
of gain available (from unity to +30dB). The preamp is all analog, and has
extremely low self-noise, with a subtle tightening of the low end and very
slight compression added as the preamp level is increased.
At unity to low gain levels it's a very musical and subtle sound that enhances
the natural sound of your guitar and amp, without changing the sound you
worked so hard to get. More of what you like, nothing of what you don't.
At higher gain levels, it makes the amp work harder, and you get natural
overdrive, compression, and sustain, without the essence of your tone changing
(no fuzz, no buzz, no weird midrange shift, no lack of low end, no harsh
treble, etc).
But hey, talk is cheap - check out the clips.
* highly technical term
