Hi Malleus,
Hmmm...I am not sure how well the Pure Cabinet feature will translate to a recording...especially when the whole point is to re-create the "amp in the room" sound for an actual, physical observer when listening to a FRFR monitor.
Also, just an observation...
You made a major adjustment to the mix at exactly 4 seconds into each recording sample. I realize that this adjustment occurs identically, in both samples, but it still throws me off a bit. Just my humble opinion, but I would have preferred a fixed, steady, invariant mix for the duration of each sample.
Please do not take that as criticism. It is just a personal observation. I very much appreciate your effort and sharing this comparison recording.
In any event, I perceive the 1st sample as being slightly more warmer and "rounded", whereas I perceive slightly more edge and a tiny bit of harshness in the 2nd sample. It is subtle, however. Nevertheless, I am going to take a guess that the 1st sample has the "Pure Cabinet" engaged.
Looking forward to your reveal.
Cheers,
John