IMHO. Both had strengths. The T2 was a more finished/studio sound. The SD5 sounded more live band. The echo on guitar on the SD5 was a little much. To me, the end result is the T2 is a better but at time more sterile sound. That being said I prefer the T2 performance. I a live performance, wouldn't you want to sound polished? You can make it live through your playing. IMHO