Marshall
Marshall DSL40CR
$749.99
Best Guitar Amplifiers · head-to-head
Marshall DSL40CR vs Line 6 Catalyst 200
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Line 6 Catalyst 200 is cheaper at $499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Line 6
Line 6 Catalyst 200
$499.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Marshall DSL40CR or Line 6 Catalyst 200?
The Line 6 Catalyst 200 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Line 6 Catalyst 200 is the cheaper at $499.99. The Line 6 Catalyst 200 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Marshall DSL40CR | Line 6 Catalyst 200 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $749.99 | $499.99 |
| Brand | Marshall | Line 6 |
| Released | — | — |
| Amplifier type | tube | modeling |
| Power watts | 40 | 200 |
| Speaker config | 1x12 | 2x12 |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | combo | combo |
| Onboard effects | Yes | Yes |
| Effects loop | Yes | Yes |
| Direct out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone out | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 50 | 41.6 |
Sources — Marshall DSL40CR: marshall.com (verified 2026-07-11). Line 6 Catalyst 200: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Marshall DSL40CR and Line 6 Catalyst 200?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amplifier type: Marshall DSL40CR tube vs Line 6 Catalyst 200 modeling
- Power watts: Marshall DSL40CR 40 vs Line 6 Catalyst 200 200
- Speaker config: Marshall DSL40CR 1x12 vs Line 6 Catalyst 200 2x12
- Weight (lb): Marshall DSL40CR 50 vs Line 6 Catalyst 200 41.6