BOSS
DS-1 Distortion
$69.99Cheaper
Released 1978
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DS-1 Distortion vs Hall of Fame 2 Reverb
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DS-1 Distortion is cheaper at $69.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
TC Electronic
Hall of Fame 2 Reverb
$105
Released 2017-06
Which is better: the DS-1 Distortion or Hall of Fame 2 Reverb?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The DS-1 Distortion is the cheaper at $69.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DS-1 Distortion | Hall of Fame 2 Reverb |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $69.99 | $105 |
| Brand | BOSS | TC Electronic |
| Released | 1978 | 2017-06 |
| Effect type | distortion | reverb — 8 algorithms (spring, plate, hall, room, shimmer, mod, lo-fi) with TC MASH pressure-sensitive footswitch and TonePrint custom-preset support |
| True bypass | No | Yes |
| Power draw ma | 10 | 100 |
| Preset count | — | 3 |
| Stereo io | No | Yes |
| Tap tempo | — | — |
| Midi support | No | No |
| Expression input | No | No |
| Dimensions (in) | 2.9 x 5.1 x 2.4 | 2.8 x 4.8 x 2.0 |
Sources — DS-1 Distortion: boss.info (verified 2026-08-01). Hall of Fame 2 Reverb: thomannmusic.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the DS-1 Distortion and Hall of Fame 2 Reverb?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Effect type: DS-1 Distortion distortion vs Hall of Fame 2 Reverb reverb — 8 algorithms (spring, plate, hall, room, shimmer, mod, lo-fi) with TC MASH pressure-sensitive footswitch and TonePrint custom-preset support
- True bypass: DS-1 Distortion false vs Hall of Fame 2 Reverb true
- Power draw ma: DS-1 Distortion 10 vs Hall of Fame 2 Reverb 100
- Stereo io: DS-1 Distortion false vs Hall of Fame 2 Reverb true
- Dimensions (in): DS-1 Distortion 2.9 x 5.1 x 2.4 vs Hall of Fame 2 Reverb 2.8 x 4.8 x 2.0